Match: Sydney Sixers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women (Match 7, WBBL 2025)
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 1:10 PM Local / 7:10 PM AEDT
Venue: North Sydney Oval, Sydney
Toss: Not yet conducted
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioHotstar (India), Fox Cricket & Kayo Sports (Australia)
Recent Form and Team News
Sydney Sixers Women
The Sydney Sixers made a confident start to their WBBL 2025 campaign with a dominant 10-wicket victory against Perth Scorchers. They chased down a modest target of 112 with 43 balls to spare, showing their strength as a batting unit.
Captain Ashleigh Gardner was the star with the ball, taking an impressive five-wicket haul for just 15 runs in four overs. The team comes into this match with high confidence and will be looking to continue their winning streak at home.
Source: According to the official Sydney Sixers website, the team has announced a “largely unchanged line-up” for this match.
Hobart Hurricanes Women
The Hurricanes are riding high after their biggest chase in WBBL history. They successfully chased down 181 runs against Sydney Thunder, thanks to a match-winning 90 off 52 balls from Danni Wyatt-Hodge and a supporting 58 off 43 from Nicola Carey.
Hayley Silver-Holmes made her return to WBBL after missing WBBL 10, taking two wickets in three overs. The team has named an unchanged squad from their opening match, showing their satisfaction with the winning combination.
Source: As per the Hobart Hurricanes official announcement, they have named the same 13 players who featured against Sydney Thunder.
Likely Playing XIs
Sydney Sixers Women (Likely XI)
- Alyssa Healy (wk)
- Ellyse Perry – Top
- Ashleigh Gardner (c)
- Amelia Kerr
- Sophia Dunkley
- Erin Burns
- Maitlan Brown
- Lauren Cheatle
- Caoimhe Bray
- Courtney Sippel
- Mady Villiers
Note: Final XI will be confirmed at toss. Lineup based on squad announcement and previous match.
Hobart Hurricanes Women (Likely XI)
- Lizelle Lee (wk)
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge
- Elyse Villani (c)
- Nat Sciver-Brunt
- Nicola Carey
- Heather Graham
- Hayley Silver-Holmes
- Rachel Trenaman
- Molly Strano
- Linsey Smith
- Lauren Smith
Note: Final XI will be confirmed at toss. Lineup based on unchanged squad from previous match.
Players to Watch
| Team | Batters | Role | Bowlers | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Sixers | Ellyse Perry | Top-order power | Ashleigh Gardner | Spin all-rounder |
| Sydney Sixers | Alyssa Healy | Opening aggressor | Amelia Kerr | Leg-spinner |
| Hobart Hurricanes | Danni Wyatt-Hodge | Match-winner (90 in last game) | Molly Strano | Off-spinner |
| Hobart Hurricanes | Nicola Carey | All-rounder (58 in last game) | Hayley Silver-Holmes | Pace bowler |
Venue and Pitch Report
North Sydney Oval
North Sydney Oval is known as a batting paradise in the WBBL. The pitch offers a flat surface with shorter boundaries and a fast outfield, making it ideal for high-scoring matches.
Key Stats:
- Average first innings score: 151 runs
- Teams batting second have won 8 out of 12 matches (67% success rate)
- Recent WBBL matches have seen scores crossing 190 runs regularly
- The pitch favors batters throughout the innings
Weather Forecast: Expect warm conditions with temperatures around 25-30°C. November weather in Sydney is generally dry and perfect for cricket, though there may be some cloud cover.
Source: Based on historical data from North Sydney Oval in WBBL matches.
Head-to-Head Record
The Sydney Sixers have dominated this matchup historically, winning 9 of the last 10 encounters between these two teams. The Hurricanes will be eager to break this jinx and prove they can compete with the Sixers.
Despite their poor record against Sydney, Hobart’s recent form and confidence from their record chase could make this an interesting contest.
What to Expect
This match promises to be a high-scoring thriller at North Sydney Oval. Both teams enter with winning momentum, but the Sixers have home advantage and a superior head-to-head record.
The toss could play a crucial role. Teams generally prefer to chase at this venue due to favorable conditions under lights and the high success rate of teams batting second.
Key Battle: Ashleigh Gardner’s spin vs Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s aggressive batting could decide the match.
Bowling Challenge: Both bowling attacks will face tough conditions on this batting-friendly pitch. Early wickets will be crucial.
Match Prediction
Based on current form and venue advantage, Sydney Sixers Women start as favorites for this encounter. Their complete performance in the opening game, combined with their excellent record against Hobart, gives them the edge.
However, the Hurricanes have shown they can chase big totals and have match-winners in Wyatt-Hodge and Carey. If they can overcome their mental block against the Sixers, we could witness an upset.
Expected Score Range: 160-180 batting first, with the chasing team slightly favored.