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Sydney Thunder Women began WBBL 2026/27 with a strong chase. They reached 140/4 in 17 overs against Melbourne Renegades Women on 29 October. Brisbane Heat Women then made 154/5 against Sydney Sixers Women on 30 October. The Heat still lost on the last ball.
That gives this game two clear stories. Thunder bring a completed win. Heat bring useful batting form despite a close loss. This ST W vs BH W Dream11 Prediction is for the 6th T20 on Sunday, 1 November 2026. The match starts at 10:10 AM IST at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney.
Georgia Voll made 25 and took 4/26 for Thunder. Anika Learoyd scored 48. Heather Knight stayed unbeaten on 29. For Heat, Charli Knott made 57 and Georgia Redmayne made 58. Lucy Hamilton finished on 8 not out.
Thunder’s opener gives them more than a win. Their chase used only 17 overs. That points to useful top-order access in the first game. It does not prove the same pattern will repeat in Sydney.
Heat also showed a strong scoring base. Their 154/5 put pressure on the Sixers. The last-ball loss shows how small the margin can be in this format. It also leaves room for a different game plan against Thunder.
For fantasy planning, all-round roles matter most. A player who bats and bowls can score in more than one way. That value remains only a plan until the official XI confirms the role. A listed squad name is not enough.
Pre-toss notice: The final playing XIs, toss, batting order, bowling allocation, fantasy-app roles and credits are not confirmed. Treat every fantasy view below as provisional. Check the official team sheets and app before use.
For nearby WBBL context, read the BH W vs SS W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20 and MR W vs ST W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20. The wider WBBL 12 Schedule 2026 also helps with fixture timing.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Sydney Thunder Women vs Brisbane Heat Women |
| Match number | 6th T20 |
| Competition | Womens Big Bash League, 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
| Start time | 10:10 AM IST / 4:40 AM GMT |
| Local time | 3:40 PM local time |
| Venue | Drummoyne Oval, Sydney |
| Match status | Upcoming at the research cutoff |
| XI and toss | Not confirmed before the toss |
The fixture is a 20-over Womens Big Bash League match. No official XI or toss result was available by the 30 October 2026, 11:05 PM IST cutoff. No exact-match injury or replacement bulletin was found. Do not label any listed candidate as ruled out.
The local start time is 3:40 PM in Sydney. The same start is 4:40 AM GMT and 10:10 AM IST. These times identify the fixture clearly across time zones. They do not confirm when team sheets will appear in every fantasy app.
Sydney Thunder Women Current Form
Sydney Thunder Women won their completed opener. Their chase finished with 18 balls left. The result gives them the clearer early record in this fixture.
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2026 | Womens Big Bash League, 2026/27 | Melbourne Renegades Women | Melbourne Renegades Women 138/9; Sydney Thunder Women 140/4 in 17 overs | ✓ WIN by 6 wickets |
Georgia Voll gave Thunder impact with bat and ball. Anika Learoyd added 48 during the chase. Heather Knight offered calm finishing with 29 not out. Those facts matter more than any untested pre-match claim.
Brisbane Heat Women Current Form
Brisbane Heat Women posted the larger first-innings score in the two latest completed games. Their total was still not enough after a last-ball finish by Sydney Sixers Women.
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 October 2026 | Womens Big Bash League, 2026/27 | Sydney Sixers Women | Brisbane Heat Women 154/5; Sydney Sixers Women 157/6 in 20 overs | ✕ LOSS by 4 wickets |
Charli Knott led the Heat innings with 57. Georgia Redmayne made 58. Lucy Hamilton ended on 8 not out. The score shows batting reach. It does not confirm the result for this new venue.
Pitch Report And Fantasy Impact
The exact ground is Drummoyne Oval, Sydney. The target scope is women’s T20 and WBBL cricket at this ground. The available venue page has a small last-10 T20 summary. It shows a 131 average score and six average wickets.
That sample is not a clean WBBL women-only record. Its labels include T20 and T20I. Its examples also mix women’s competitions and seasons. The denominator is not stated as completed WBBL women’s T20 games at Drummoyne Oval.
So no fixed WBBL par score is used here. No firm batting or bowling trend is claimed from that mixed sample. Fantasy choices should favour top-order batters and players with a verified chance to bowl. Recheck the surface and toss on 1 November before making final changes.
The safe reading is sample-limited. The number 131 is a mixed T20 summary, not a target for this match. The six-wicket figure is also not a women-only WBBL average. Readers should use it as background only, then give more weight to the confirmed surface and team roles.
A simple plan is to start with players who have two paths to points. Top-order batters can face more balls. Bowlers with a stated role can collect wickets or contain runs. That is a selection framework, not a promise about any player’s score.
Head-To-Head In The Womens Big Bash League
There was no completed Sydney Thunder Women versus Brisbane Heat Women meeting in WBBL 2026/27 before this match. The current-season form tables above must stay separate from older meetings.
The latest dated prior WBBL context is split. Sydney Thunder Women won 153/7 to 130/6 on 3 December 2025. Brisbane Heat Women won 200/6 to 159 all out on 21 November 2025. These are prior-season results only.
The two older results do not create a simple current edge. They came in different matches and different score settings. Current evidence is thinner, with one completed WBBL 2026/27 game for each team. That is why the prediction stays modest before the toss.
Probable Playing XIs – Not Confirmed
These are editorial candidates from the current match-centre squad pool. They are not official XIs. The role labels below are editorial labels. Fantasy-app roles, credits and team limits still need a match-day check.
Sydney Thunder Women Candidate XI
| Player | Editorial Role |
|---|---|
| Tahlia Wilson | WK |
| Phoebe Litchfield | BAT |
| Anika Learoyd | BAT |
| Heather Knight | BAT |
| Georgia Voll | BAT |
| Nadine de Klerk | AR |
| Jemma Barsby | AR |
| Hasrat Gill | AR |
| Hannah Darlington | BOWL |
| Lauren Bell | BOWL |
| Sam Bates | BOWL |
Brisbane Heat Women Candidate XI
| Player | Editorial Role |
|---|---|
| Georgia Redmayne | WK |
| Grace Harris | AR |
| Charli Knott | AR |
| Lucy Hamilton | AR |
| Orla Prendergast | AR |
| Annie O’Neil | BAT |
| Lucinda Bourke | BAT |
| Sarah Glenn | BOWL |
| Lily Bassingthwaighte | BOWL |
| Grace Parsons | BOWL |
| Catherine White | BOWL |
The wider pools list 15 candidates for each side. The official XI may use different names from these editorial tables. Check team announcements before locking any team.
The candidate tables also show why final checking matters. Tahlia Wilson is Thunder’s wicketkeeper candidate. Brisbane Heat’s wider pool includes three. The app may use different labels or list a player under another role. The final team must follow the app and official XI together.
Six Provisional Dream11 Scenario Teams
Team 1: Balanced All-Round Core
Both top orders contribute. The build uses a mixed bowling base.

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WK: Tahlia Wilson, Georgia Redmayne
BAT: Phoebe Litchfield, Anika Learoyd, Georgia Voll
AR: Nadine de Klerk, Charli Knott, Lucy Hamilton
BOWL: Hannah Darlington, Lauren Bell, Sarah Glenn
Captain: Nadine de Klerk · Vice-Captain: Charli Knott
Risk: The final batting order and bowling roles are not confirmed.
Team 2: Heat Top-Order Push
This Heat-focused script backs Brisbane batting depth and three Heat bowling options.

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WK: Georgia Redmayne
BAT: Heather Knight, Laura Harris, Lucinda Bourke, Annie O’Neil
AR: Jemma Barsby, Grace Harris, Orla Prendergast
BOWL: Lauren Bell, Sarah Glenn, Lily Bassingthwaighte
Captain: Grace Harris · Vice-Captain: Sarah Glenn
Risk: It needs Heat to recover after a last-ball loss.
Team 3: Thunder Bowling Pressure
Thunder top-order batters combine with a four-bowler wicket script.

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WK: Georgia Redmayne
BAT: Phoebe Litchfield, Anika Learoyd, Heather Knight
AR: Nadine de Klerk, Hasrat Gill, Charli Knott
BOWL: Hannah Darlington, Lauren Bell, Bonnie Berry, Catherine White
Captain: Anika Learoyd · Vice-Captain: Hannah Darlington
Risk: Seven Thunder picks leave less room if Brisbane controls the chase.
Team 4: Spin And Utility Mix
Flexible all-rounders cover both innings. The bowlers add a varied attack.

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WK: Tahlia Wilson, Mikayla Wrigley
BAT: Georgia Voll, Claire Moore, Lucinda Bourke
AR: Nicola Hancock, Lucy Finn, Sianna Ginger
BOWL: Lauren Bell, Sarah Glenn, Bonnie Berry
Captain: Lucy Finn · Vice-Captain: Sarah Glenn
Risk: Several players need a clear role in the official XI.
Team 5: Senior All-Round Cover
This grand-league script backs senior all-round cover with both teams’ top-order access.

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WK: Yastika Bhatia
BAT: Phoebe Litchfield, Heather Knight, Laura Harris, Annie O’Neil
AR: Jemma Barsby, Grace Harris, Charli Knott
BOWL: Hannah Darlington, Lily Bassingthwaighte, Grace Parsons
Captain: Heather Knight · Vice-Captain: Grace Harris
Risk: The build can lose value if the senior all-rounders do not bowl.
Team 6: Death-Overs Mix
Two wicketkeepers support top-order access and late-innings bowling choices.

View Player Names And Roles
WK: Tahlia Wilson, Georgia Redmayne
BAT: Anika Learoyd, Georgia Voll, Lucinda Bourke
AR: Hasrat Gill, Nicola Hancock, Lucy Hamilton
BOWL: Hannah Darlington, Sarah Glenn, Catherine White
Captain: Georgia Voll · Vice-Captain: Lucy Hamilton
Risk: The late-overs angle depends on confirmed bowling allocations.
Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
These choices are conditional. They are not result promises.
- Georgia Voll: She made 25 and took 4/26 in the opener. Consider her only if she starts and keeps a useful batting or bowling role.
- Heather Knight: Her 29 not out showed finishing value. Her appeal rises if she bats high enough to face useful deliveries.
- Nadine de Klerk: She made 12 not out and took 1/26. Use this option only if her official role includes a clear bowling chance.
- Charli Knott: Her 57 gives Heat a strong batting case. Confirm her place and any bowling allocation first.
- Georgia Redmayne: Her 58 gives her a strong batting base. Check that the app lists her as the active wicketkeeper.
- Lucy Hamilton: Her 8 not out adds only a small batting fact. Her value depends on selection and a confirmed all-round role.
- Anika Learoyd: Her 48 led Thunder’s chase. She needs a confirmed top-order place before captain consideration.
Toss-Day Repair Checklist
- Remove every player missing from the official XI.
- Check the app’s wicketkeeper labels again.
- Check credits and the seven-player side limit.
- Recheck batting order and bowling allocations after the toss.
- Confirm the captain and vice-captain are both starters.
Top 3 Player Battles
Georgia Voll Vs Sarah Glenn
This is a role-based matchup. Voll is a Thunder top-order batter. Glenn is a Heat middle-overs bowler. The contest matters only if both players start and Glenn bowls in Voll’s likely batting phase. No direct ball-by-ball record is claimed.
Charli Knott Vs Hannah Darlington
Knott brings a 57 from Heat’s completed opener. Darlington took 2/29 for Thunder in their first game. This is a conditional batter-versus-bowler angle. It is not a claimed direct head-to-head record.
Heather Knight Vs Lucy Hamilton
Knight offers an experienced Thunder middle-order option. Hamilton is a Heat all-round option who finished 8 not out. Their value depends on Knight’s batting position and Hamilton’s confirmed bowling work.
Key Players To Look Out For
Georgia Voll
Verified fact: 25 runs and 4/26 against Melbourne Renegades Women.
Selection risk: Her final batting and bowling roles are not confirmed.
Anika Learoyd
Verified fact: 48 runs in Thunder’s completed opener.
Selection risk: A final XI check is still needed.
Heather Knight
Verified fact: 29 not out during Thunder’s chase.
Selection risk: Her batting position can change her fantasy value.
Charli Knott
Verified fact: 57 runs against Sydney Sixers Women.
Selection risk: Confirm her XI place and bowling allocation.
Georgia Redmayne
Verified fact: 58 runs in Heat’s completed game.
Selection risk: Confirm the app’s wicketkeeper label before selection.
Lucy Hamilton
Verified fact: She finished 8 not out against the Sixers.
Selection risk: Her all-round value needs a confirmed bowling role.
Match Winner Prediction
Sydney Thunder Women have the modest pre-toss lean. They won their opener with a fast chase. Brisbane Heat Women made 154/5 but lost on the last ball.
This is a low-confidence lean. The final XI, toss and Drummoyne Oval surface can change the match picture. The available venue sample is also too limited for a firm call.
FAQs
When And Where Is ST W Vs BH W?
Sydney Thunder Women play Brisbane Heat Women on Sunday, 1 November 2026. The match starts at 10:10 AM IST at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney.
Are The Playing XIs Confirmed?
No. The candidate tables are editorial only. Check the official XIs after the toss.
What Recent Result Does Each Team Bring?
Thunder beat Melbourne Renegades Women by six wickets on 29 October. Heat lost to Sydney Sixers Women by four wickets on 30 October.
What Must Be Checked Before Using A Provisional Team?
Check starters, wicketkeeper labels, credits, side limits, batting order and bowling roles. Then set captain and vice-captain again.
