SS-W vs HH-W WBBL|11 Match 7 Preview:Sydney Sixers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women
Sixers Host Hurricanes in Sydney Twilight Thriller North Sydney Oval, November 13, 2025 . The Weber WBBL|11 caravan rolls into the Harbour City for a blockbuster Match 7: Sydney Sixers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women. Fresh from dismantling Perth Scorchers by 10 wickets in their opener, the SS-W ride a wave of dominance into this twilight clash, while the HH-W arrive buzzing after Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s match-winning 70* powered a successful chase of 182 against Sydney Thunder. With both teams 1-0 and hunting early ladder supremacy, this SS-W vs HH-W showdown at the iconic North Sydney Oval promises T20 fireworks under lights. Will Ellyse Perry’s Sixers defend home turf, or can Heather Knight’s Hurricanes make it two-from-two on the road?North Sydney Oval’s compact dimensions and true bounce have historically favored batters, but its subtle slope and evening dew often reward disciplined bowling. A sold-out crowd of 10,000 is expected—tickets via Ticketek from AUD 25. Let’s break down the key battles, form guides, and tactical edges.
Match Details: Time, Toss & Broadcast
- Date & Time: Thursday, 13 November 2025 – Toss 6:40 PM AEDT, First Ball 7:10 PM AEDT
(1:10 PM PKT | 1:40 PM IST | 8:10 AM GMT | - Venue: North Sydney Oval, Sydney – Capacity 10,000; short square boundaries (~60 m), quick outfield.
- Broadcast (Australia): Channel 7, 7mate, 7plus (free streaming)
- India: Star Sports 2 HD, Disney+ Hotstar
- UK: BT Sport; USA: Willow TV (Sling)
- Live Scores: WBBL app, ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz
Toss Prediction: SS-W vs HH-W Match 7 WBBL11
Bowl first – dew factor under lights; chasing teams 6-4 in last 10 T20s here.
Pitch & Weather: SS-W vs HH-W Match 7 WBBL11
Batter’s Paradise with Evening TwistPitch Report: Fresh deck with even grass cover; true pace and carry. Average 1st-innings score in WBBL: 158. Pacers get lateral movement in Powerplay; spinners (Gardner, Strano) grip post-10 overs. Par score: 155-165.
Weather: Partly cloudy, 21°C at toss → 18°C by stumps. 15-25 km/h NE breeze, 75% humidity, 20% chance of light showers – covers on standby, but full game likely. Dew expected after 9 PM AEDT → advantage to side batting second.
Head-to-Head: SS-W vs HH-W Match 7 WBBL11
Sixers Hold Edge, Hurricanes Hungry
| Stat | SS-W | HH-W |
|---|---|---|
| Total WBBL Meetings | 18 | 18 |
| Wins | 11 | 7 |
| At North Sydney Oval | 5 | 2 |
| Highest Team Total | 242/4 | 188/4 |
| Lowest Team Total | 100 | 108 |
| Last 5 Results | W W L W W | L L W L W |
Key Trend: Sixers unbeaten in last 3 home games vs Hurricanes; average winning margin 28 runs.
Probable Playing XI & Impact Subs
Sydney Sixers Women (SS-W) Probable XI
- Tahlia McGrath
- Shafali Verma
- Ashleigh Gardner
- Ellyse Perry (c)
- Maitlan Brown
- Erin Burns
- Chloe Tryon
- Lauren Cheatle
- Sarah Kelleher
- Stella Campbell
- Lauren Filer
Impact Sub Options: Amelia Kerr (spin), Jade Allen (batting depth)
Hobart Hurricanes Women (HH-W) Probable XI
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge
- Lizelle Lee (wk)
- Nicola Carey
- Heather Knight (c)
- Elyse Villani
- Heather Graham
- Hayley Silver-holmes
- Molly Strano
- Lauren Smith
- Amy Smith
- Shabnim Ismail
Impact Sub Options: Chloe Tryon (all-round), Rachel Trenaman (top-order)
| Team | Powerplay Strength | Middle-Overs Key | Death Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS-W | Shafali + McGrath (SR 140+) | Gardner + Perry control | Filer + Cheatle yorkers |
| HH-W | Wyatt-Hodge + Lee fireworks | Knight + Carey stability | Ismail + Graham variations |
Key Players in Form (WBBL|11 + Recent T20s)Sydney Sixers Women
- Ellyse Perry (c): 55* & 2/15 vs Scorchers → Player of Match. 2025 T20 SR: 145, 3 fifties in 5 inns.
- Ashleigh Gardner: 1/12 (4 overs) in opener; 18 wickets @ 6.1 econ in 2025. Middle-overs choke artist.
- Lauren Filer: 145 kph thunderbolts; 3 Powerplay wickets in last 4 games.
- Shafali Verma: 42-ball 68 in warm-ups; loves short Sydney boundaries.
Hobart Hurricanes Women
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge: 70* (48) in WBBL|11 opener → match-winning chase. 2025 T20: 320 runs @ SR 158.
- Shabnim Ismail: 2/18 vs Thunder; 12 wickets in last 6 T20s. Death-over yorker queen.
- Molly Strano: 9 wickets in 2025 (econ 6.8); turns the ball both ways on used tracks.
- Heather Knight: 45* in practice; calm head in chases.
Tactical Battlegrounds
- Powerplay Duel: SS-W’s Filer vs HH-W’s Wyatt-Hodge – who blinks first?
- Spin Strangle (7-15 overs): Gardner vs Strano – economy rates under 6.5 will decide.
- Death Overs (16-20): Perry’s cutters vs Ismail’s pace – 6 sixes hit here in last 3 games.
- Chase Factor: Dew + short boundaries = target 160+ is gettable.
Prediction: Sydney Sixers Women to Win (60% Probability)Scenario: Sixers post 165-175 batting first (Perry 50+, Gardner cameo). Hurricanes fight hard but fall 12-18 runs short in chase due to Gardner’s middle-overs squeeze and Filer’s death yorkers. Bold Call: Ellyse Perry Player of the Match – all-round masterclass (40* + 2 wkts).
Final Whistle: Two unbeaten giants, one scenic cauldron, 40 overs of T20 magic. Will Perry’s Sixers extend their home hex, or do Wyatt-Hodge’s Hurricanes storm the Oval?
