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Hobart Hurricanes Women meet Brisbane Heat Women in the 21st match of Womens Big Bash League, 2026. The match is at Bellerive Oval in Hobart on 14 November 2026. The brief calls this the HH W vs BH W Fantasy Team Prediction Today Match.
Brisbane arrive with a stronger recent result line. They beat Hobart by four wickets on 7 November. They also beat Adelaide Strikers by 14 runs on 5 November. Charli Knott made 104 in that win. Sarah Glenn and Grace Harris took two wickets each. Brisbane’s 5 November report
Hobart are still searching for their first win of the season. Their most recent completed match was a four-wicket loss to Adelaide Strikers on 10 November. Nicola Carey made 66 not out in that game. Molly Strano and Lauren Smith took two wickets each. This post-cutoff result is useful form evidence. It is not proof of the 14 November XI. 10 November scorecard
The main fantasy angle is role value. Carey, Heather Graham, Chinelle Henry, Grace Harris, Charli Knott and Sarah Glenn can contribute in more than one phase. Lizelle Lee and Georgia Redmayne add wicketkeeping and batting routes. A provisional HH W vs BH W Hero11 Team should still be treated as an editorial scenario. It is not an app-confirmed team.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Brisbane Heat Women, 21st Match |
| Format | Women’s T20 |
| Series | Womens Big Bash League, 2026 / Weber WBBL |
| Date | 14 November 2026 |
| Time in brief | 10:10 AM IST |
| Other brief times | 4:40 AM GMT / 3:40 PM LOCAL |
| Venue | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| Match-centre time | ESPN lists 4:40 AM GMT and separately shows Ground time 19:15. Resolve this conflict before publication. |
| Status | Pre-toss local draft |
The ESPN fixture page confirms the 21st match, the 14 November date, Hobart and a 20-over game. Cricket Australia lists the competition as Weber WBBL|12. ESPN fixture Cricket Australia WBBL|12
Team Form: Hobart Hurricanes Women
| Date | Opponent | Result | Fantasy note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2026 | Adelaide Strikers Women | Lost by 4 wickets | Carey made 66 not out. Strano and Lauren Smith took two wickets each. |
| 7 Nov 2026 | Brisbane Heat Women | Lost by 4 wickets | Hobart made 116/9. Henry and Graham took wickets in the defeat. |
| 4 Nov 2026 | Melbourne Renegades Women | Lost by 4 wickets after a final-ball no-ball | Carey made 62 and took 2/30. Graham took 3/24. |
| 1 Nov 2026 | Sydney Sixers Women | Lost by 87 runs | Green made 42 not out. Henry made 32. |
Hobart’s 4 November report records an injury complaint that limited Henry to one over in that match. She later played in the 7 and 10 November scorecards. Her workload for this fixture is still unresolved. Hobart match report
Team Form: Brisbane Heat Women
| Date | Opponent | Result | Fantasy note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2026 | Hobart Hurricanes Women | Won by 4 wickets | Bassingthwaighte took 3/16. O’Neil made 32 not out. |
| 5 Nov 2026 | Adelaide Strikers Women | Won by 14 runs | Knott scored 104. Glenn took 2/19. Harris took 2/19. |
| 1 Nov 2026 | Sydney Thunder Women | Lost by 6 wickets | Harris made 58. Redmayne made 57. Thunder chased 179 with 20 balls left. |
The 1 November match report says Brisbane made 178/5. It also describes the Drummoyne surface as a belter for batters. That is not a Bellerive Oval pitch claim. Brisbane vs Sydney Thunder report
Pitch Report
Use only the WBBL T20 evidence available for this venue. In the 10 November Bellerive Oval match, Hobart made 138/5 and Adelaide chased 139/6 in 20 overs. That supports a competitive batting surface with a chase still possible. The sample is one recent WBBL T20 match. No reliable exact WBBL pitch average was verified, so no venue average or fixed par score is given. Bellerive Oval WBBL scorecard
For fantasy selection, favour top-order batters and players with a clear bowling role. Reassess if the final XI shows a changed attack or a player with a workload limit.
Head To Head
The latest direct WBBL meeting was on 7 November 2026. Brisbane beat Hobart by four wickets after Hobart made 116/9. Current WBBL result
ESPN also lists a five-match sample. It includes WBBL and T20 Spring Challenge matches. The Spring Challenge results are a different competition. They should not be treated as a pure WBBL head-to-head record. In the latest listed pre-2026 WBBL meeting on 15 November 2025, Hobart beat Brisbane by nine wickets. ESPN head-to-head sample
Probable Playing XIs
Hobart Hurricanes Women: Lizelle Lee is the provisional wicketkeeper-opener. Kate Pelle is another wicketkeeping option. Chamari Athapaththu, Rachel Trenaman and Maddy Green cover the batting group. Nicola Carey, Heather Graham and Chinelle Henry provide all-round routes. Hayley Silver-Holmes, Molly Strano and Lauren Smith are the provisional bowling options. Isabella Malgioglio is a spin alternative. Carey’s availability is confirmed for the 10 November match but not for this fixture. Henry’s workload needs checking.
Brisbane Heat Women: Georgia Redmayne is the provisional wicketkeeper and captain. Grace Harris, Charli Knott, Annie O’Neil, Lucinda Bourke and Orla Prendergast cover the batting group. Sianna Ginger, Sarah Glenn and Lucy Hamilton offer all-round or bowling value. Lily Bassingthwaighte, Grace Parsons and Catherine White are pace options. Jess Jonassen is not selected because a dated report ruled her out of WBBL 2026-27 with a hip complaint. Heat squad page Jonassen availability report
These are probable pools and not confirmed playing XIs. Squad membership alone does not confirm selection.
HH W vs BH W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 21st T20
These six options are editorial scenario teams. They do not show app credits or app eligibility. Use only players confirmed in the final XI. The cards are supplied separately for rendering.
Team 1: Hobart All-Round Core
Hobart’s senior all-rounders contribute in both innings while Bassingthwaighte is the new-ball threat.
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WK: Lizelle Lee, Georgia Redmayne
BAT: Maddy Green
AR: Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Chinelle Henry, Grace Harris, Charli Knott, Sarah Glenn
BOWL: Molly Strano, Lily Bassingthwaighte
Captain: Nicola Carey · Vice-Captain: Charli Knott
Risk: Carey and Henry have unresolved workload questions before the final XI.
Team 2: Heat Batting Momentum
The Heat’s recent batting momentum leads this chase script with Glenn and Carey covering the middle overs.
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WK: Georgia Redmayne, Kate Pelle
BAT: Maddy Green, Annie O’Neil
AR: Charli Knott, Grace Harris, Sarah Glenn, Nicola Carey, Lucy Hamilton
BOWL: Lily Bassingthwaighte, Lauren Smith
Captain: Charli Knott · Vice-Captain: Grace Harris
Risk: A slow Bellerive surface or early Heat wickets would reduce the value of the batting-heavy build.
Team 3: Hobart Bounce-Back Script
Hobart’s top order recovers while Graham, Henry and Lauren Smith create wicket pressure.
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WK: Lizelle Lee, Yastika Bhatia
BAT: Annie O’Neil, Maddy Green
AR: Chamari Athapaththu, Heather Graham, Chinelle Henry, Sarah Glenn
BOWL: Lauren Smith, Lily Bassingthwaighte, Molly Strano
Captain: Heather Graham · Vice-Captain: Sarah Glenn
Risk: Seven Hobart selections need the home side to improve on its recent results.
Team 4: Keeper And Spin Cover
Two wicketkeepers and multi-phase players cover a match where batting contributions may be spread across the order.
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WK: Mikayla Wrigley, Kate Pelle
BAT: Lucinda Bourke, Maddy Green
AR: Orla Prendergast, Sianna Ginger, Nicola Carey, Grace Harris
BOWL: Grace Parsons, Molly Strano, Linsey Smith
Captain: Orla Prendergast · Vice-Captain: Nicola Carey
Risk: The scenario needs the secondary wicketkeeper and spin options to receive meaningful roles.
Team 5: Heat Control With Carey Cover
Heat’s main all-rounders lead the points while Carey offers a conditional two-skill counter for Hobart.
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WK: Georgia Redmayne, Lizelle Lee
BAT: Maddy Green
AR: Grace Harris, Charli Knott, Lucy Hamilton, Sarah Glenn, Nicola Carey
BOWL: Lily Bassingthwaighte, Catherine White, Lauren Smith
Captain: Grace Harris · Vice-Captain: Nicola Carey
Risk: The build depends on Carey being cleared and on Heat retaining its recent core combination.
Team 6: Balanced Swing Scenario
A balanced split backs early Hobart resistance, Heat all-round depth and wickets from both attacks.
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WK: Yastika Bhatia, Kate Pelle
BAT: Rachel Trenaman, Annie O’Neil
AR: Chamari Athapaththu, Chinelle Henry, Orla Prendergast, Sianna Ginger
BOWL: Molly Strano, Linsey Smith, Lily Bassingthwaighte
Captain: Chamari Athapaththu · Vice-Captain: Orla Prendergast
Risk: The line-up includes conditional players and requires final roles to be checked at the toss.
Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
- Nicola Carey: A two-skill option after 66 not out in Hobart’s latest completed match. Her availability and workload must be checked again.
- Charli Knott: A strong upside option after her 104 against Adelaide. Her value rises if she keeps a regular bowling role.
- Heather Graham: A bowling and batting route for Hobart. She took 3/24 against the Renegades and can lead the side if Carey is unavailable.
- Grace Harris: A top-order power option. She made 58 against Sydney Thunder and took two wickets against Adelaide.
- Sarah Glenn: A wicket-taking spin option. She took 2/19 against Adelaide and is listed as available for the full season in the season preview.
- Lizelle Lee: A wicketkeeper-opener option. Her selection depends on the final Hobart XI and keeping assignment.
Captain and vice-captain choices here are editorial roles. They are not claims about fantasy-app eligibility.
Player Battles
Lizelle Lee vs Sarah Glenn
Lee gives Hobart early boundary potential. Glenn can attack with leg-spin if she bowls in the powerplay or middle overs. The matchup depends on the bowling plan.
Grace Harris vs Hobart’s spin options
Harris can change the chase quickly. Hobart may use Lauren Smith, Molly Strano or Isabella Malgioglio to slow the middle overs. Select Harris for upside but recognise that an early dismissal changes the scenario.
Charli Knott vs Hobart’s new ball
Knott’s 104 showed her batting ceiling. Hobart’s opening bowlers need to test her early. If she also bowls four overs, her all-round route becomes more valuable.
Nicola Carey and Heather Graham vs Brisbane’s attack
Carey and Graham carried large parts of Hobart’s recent batting and bowling work. Their selection is attractive for two-skill coverage. Carey’s post-birth return and Henry’s workload mean the exact balance is not settled.
Key Players
Nicola Carey: Hobart’s captain made 66 not out against Adelaide and has also produced wicket-taking spells. Treat her as conditional until the 14 November squad is known.
Heather Graham: Graham can score in the middle order and bowl important overs. She took 3/24 against Melbourne Renegades and captained Hobart when Carey was unavailable.
Charli Knott: Knott scored 104 from 61 balls against Adelaide. She also bowled four overs in that match. Her role should be checked at the toss.
Grace Harris: Harris scored 58 against Sydney Thunder. She also took two wickets against Adelaide. Her batting position is the main selection question.
Sarah Glenn: Glenn took 2/19 against Adelaide. She is a clear wicket-taking option if the surface gives her grip.
Lily Bassingthwaighte: Bassingthwaighte took 3/16 against Hobart on 7 November. A repeat new-ball role would support her inclusion.
Winner Prediction
Brisbane Heat have the stronger conditional lean because they beat Hobart recently and arrive with two wins in their last three completed matches. Hobart’s home setting and Carey-Graham all-round coverage keep the match open. The editorial lean is Brisbane Heat Women if their recent core XI is retained and Knott, Harris and Glenn receive their expected roles. If Hobart confirm Carey and Henry has no workload limit, the contest becomes closer. This is not a guaranteed result.
FAQs
What is the HH W vs BH W match date and time?
The brief gives 14 November 2026 at 10:10 AM IST. It also gives 4:40 AM GMT and 3:40 PM local. ESPN confirms 14 November and 4:40 AM GMT but shows a separate conflicting ground-time line. Recheck the official match centre before publication.
Who is a provisional captain for this Fantasy Team?
Nicola Carey, Charli Knott, Heather Graham, Grace Harris and Sarah Glenn are the main editorial captain options. They are not app role confirmations.
Is Jess Jonassen available for Brisbane Heat?
No. A dated Cricinfo report says Jonassen will miss the entire WBBL 2026-27 season with a hip complaint. Do not place her in a provisional team.
Should I wait for the final playing XIs?
Yes. Wait for the toss and final XIs. Confirm Carey’s availability, Henry’s workload, the wicketkeeper choice and the bowling allocations before using any scenario.
The HH W vs BH W Hero11 Team should balance wicketkeeping involvement with all-rounder workload. In an HH W vs BH W Fantasy Team, Carey’s availability matters more than her reputation. An HH W vs BH W Best Dream11 Team also depends on the confirmed roles, not just the names.
