Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL)
Women’s Big Bash League has a huge impact in making womens cricket more popular across the globe. With each new day, Women’s cricket is in a phase of getting more popularity across the globe. Thanks to the WBBL, where players women’s cricketers from different parts of the globe come together to show their talent on this level.
Introduction to Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL)
Similar like cricket leagues played by male athletes, women’s cricket leagues were started by many cricket boards. These leagues not only help the young talent to share a dressing room with the experienced international players. But also help them in improving their talent. Most importantly, they are the reason for the popularity of the women’s cricket in many countries. Women’s Big Bash League is such an example of that, they are watched in many countries, making sport more popular.
What is the WBBL?
The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) is a professional T20 cricket league for women in Australia. It showcases the best cricket talent from across the country and international stars. The WBBL is the female counterpart to the men’s Big Bash League (BBL), bringing thrilling cricket matches to fans all over the world. Each team represents a city or region of the country, making it an exciting battle between some of the best women cricket players in the world.
History of the WBBL
The WBBL was started in the year 2015, it was created to boost the popularity of women’s cricket. It came at a time when there was growing interest in the women’s game, and Australia was at the forefront of promoting gender equality in sports. The league started with eight teams, which are still the same today, providing stability and continuity for fans and players.
Growth and Significance
In past few years, the Womens Big Bash League has grown to become one of the most-watched women’s sports leagues globally. They are known for giving opportunities to up-and-coming players, as well as experienced professionals. It has also played a key role in increasing the number of girls playing cricket in Australia and inspiring a new generation of female athletes worldwide. Its success has brought more sponsorship, broadcasting deals, and increased visibility for women’s cricket. The WBBL is more than just a cricket tournament, it is a movement that has empowered women in sports.
Tournament Format – WBBL
Women’s Big Bash League follows a traditional league format during the group stages, where each of the eight teams plays against one another in a round-robin format, where they face each other two times in the group stage games.
Group Stages and Playoffs
After playing two times against each opponents in the group stage. The top four teams of the table qualify for the knockout rounds, including semi-finals and the final. These playoff matches are intense, with everything on the line as teams aim for the WBBL trophy.
Points and Qualification
In the WBBL, teams earn points based on their performance in each match and that affect the table points tally –
- A win earns two points.
- If a match is tied or abandoned due to rain, both teams share the points.
- At the end of the group stage, the top 4 teams with the highest points qualify for the playoffs. 3rd & 4th position will compete against each other in Eliminators. Winner of this game will compete in semi finals 2 against the losing team of semi-finals 1. The playoffs decide final two teams will battle it out to become the WBBL champions.
Participating Teams
The WBBL 2024 features eight competitive teams:
- Adelaide Strikers Women
- Brisbane Heat Women
- Hobart Hurricanes Women
- Melbourne Renegades Women
- Melbourne Stars Women
- Perth Scorchers Women
- Sydney Sixers Women
- Sydney Thunder Women
- Each team brings its unique style and talent to the tournament, making it one of the most exciting leagues in women’s cricket.
Schedule and Fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue | Teams | Time (GMT) | Time (IST) |
| Sun, 27 Oct 2024 | 1st Match | Adelaide, Adelaide Oval | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | 2:40 AM | 8:10 AM |
| Sun, 27 Oct 2024 | 2nd Match | Adelaide, Adelaide Oval | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | 6:10 AM | 11:40 AM |
| Sun, 27 Oct 2024 | 3rd Match | Perth, W.A.C.A. Ground | Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | 9:30 AM | 3:00 AM |
| Mon, 28 Oct 2024 | 4th Match | Hobart, Bellerive Oval | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | 7:10 AM | 12:40 PM |
| Tue, 29 Oct 2024 | 5th Match | Sydney, North Sydney Oval | Sydney Sixers Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | 7:10 AM | 12:40 PM |
| Wed, 30 Oct 2024 | 6th Match | Brisbane, Allan Border Field | Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | 8:10 AM | 1:40 PM |
| Thu, 31 Oct 2024 | 7th Match | Sydney, North Sydney Oval | Sydney Thunder Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | 8:15 AM | 1:45 PM |
| Fri, 01 Nov 2024 | 8th Match | Sydney, North Sydney Oval | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | 4:45 AM | 10:15 AM |
| Sat, 02 Nov 2024 | 9th Match | Sydney, North Sydney Oval | Sydney Sixers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | 8:15 AM | 1:45 PM |
| Sat, 02 Nov 2024 | 10th Match | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Brisbane Heat Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | 12:30 AM | 6:00 AM |
| Sat, 02 Nov 2024 | 11th Match | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | 4:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| Sun, 03 Nov 2024 | 12th Match | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Stars Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | 11:10 PM (Nov 2) | 4:40 AM (Nov 3) |
| Sun, 03 Nov 2024 | 13th Match | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | 2:40 AM | 8:10 AM |
| Tue, 05 Nov 2024 | 14th Match | Perth, W.A.C.A. Ground | Perth Scorchers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | 9:10 AM | 2:40 PM |
| Wed, 06 Nov 2024 | 15th Match | Hobart, Bellerive Oval | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | 7:10 AM | 12:40 PM |
| Thu, 07 Nov 2024 | 16th Match | Perth, W.A.C.A. Ground | Sydney Thunder Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | 6:05 AM | 11:35 AM |
| Thu, 07 Nov 2024 | 17th Match | Perth, W.A.C.A. Ground | Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | 9:35 AM | 3:05 PM |
| Fri, 08 Nov 2024 | 18th Match | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | 12:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| Sat, 09 Nov 2024 | 19th Match | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | 4:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| Sat, 09 Nov 2024 | 20th Match | Brisbane, The Gabba | Brisbane Heat Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | 8:15 AM | 1:45 PM |
| Sun, 10 Nov 2024 | 21st Match | Sydney, Sydney Cricket Ground | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | 11:10 PM (Nov 9) | 4:40 AM (Nov 10) |
| Sun, 10 Nov 2024 | 22nd Match | Sydney, Sydney Cricket Ground | Sydney Sixers Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | 2:40 AM | 8:10 AM |
| Mon, 11 Nov 2024 | 23rd Match | Adelaide, Karen Rolton Oval | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | 7:10 AM | 12:40 PM |
| Tue, 12 Nov 2024 | 24th Match | Sydney, Drummoyne Oval | Sydney Thunder Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | 7:10 AM | 12:40 PM |
| Wed, 13 Nov 2024 | 25th Match | Hobart, Bellerive Oval | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | 7:10 AM | 12:40 PM |
| Thu, 14 Nov 2024 | 26th Match | Sydney, North Sydney Oval | Sydney Sixers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | 4:30 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Fri, 15 Nov 2024 | 27th Match | Melbourne, Melbourne Cricket Ground | Perth Scorchers Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | 4:45 AM | 10:15 AM |
| Sat, 16 Nov 2024 | 28th Match | Melbourne, Melbourne Cricket Ground | Melbourne Stars Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | 8:15 AM | 1:45 PM |
| Sat, 16 Nov 2024 | 29th Match | Adelaide, Adelaide Oval | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | 4:30 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Sun, 17 Nov 2024 | 30th Match | Sydney, Drummoyne Oval | Melbourne Stars Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | 2:55 AM | 8:25 AM |
| Sun, 17 Nov 2024 | 31st Match | Sydney, Drummoyne Oval | Sydney Thunder Women vs Sydney Sixers Wome | 6:25 AM | 11:55 AM |
| Tue, 19 Nov 2024 | 32nd Match | Adelaide, Karen Rolton Oval | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | 7:10 AM | 12:40 PM |
| Wed, 20 Nov 2024 | 33rd Match | Sydney, Drummoyne Oval | Sydney Thunder Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | 7:10 AM | 12:40 PM |
| Thu, 21 Nov 2024 | 34th Match | Hobart, Bellerive Oval | Sydney Sixers Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | 4:45 AM | 10:15 AM |
| Fri, 22 Nov 2024 | 35th Match | Hobart, Bellerive Oval | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | 8:15 AM | 1:45 PM |
| Sat, 23 Nov 2024 | 36th Match | Brisbane, Allan Border Field | Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | 9:10 AM | 2:40 PM |
| Sat, 23 Nov 2024 | 37th Match | Perth, W.A.C.A. Ground | Perth Scorchers Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | 9:10 AM | 2:40 PM |
| Sun, 24 Nov 2024 | 38th Match | Brisbane, Allan Border Field | Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | 9:10 AM | 2:40 PM |
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 | 39th Match | Perth, W.A.C.A. Ground | Perth Scorchers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | 11:50 AM | 4:20 PM |
| Wed, 27 Nov 2024 | Eliminator | TBC, TBC | TBC vs TBC | 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Fri, 29 Nov 2024 | Challenger | TBC, TBC | TBC vs TBC | 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Sun, 01 Dec 2024 | Semi-Final 1 | TBC, TBC | TBC vs TBC | 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Sun, 01 Dec 2024 | Semi-Final 2 | TBC, TBC | TBC vs TBC | 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Tue, 03 Dec 2024 | Final | TBC, TBC | TBC vs TBC | 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
Important Dates
The WBBL 2024 is set to run before the beginning of men’s Big Bash League. It will start from 27th October to early 3rd December 2024 where final game will took place. The matches are spread over several weeks, with exciting games happening almost daily. Fans can follow the entire schedule through sports websites, apps like the Indibet app, and social media channels to ensure they don’t miss any action.
Key Dates to look out for:
- Season start: 27th October, 2024
- Playoffs: 1st December, 2024
- Grand Final: 3rd December, 2024
Teams and Squads
Adelaide Strikers Women
- Jemma Barsby, Darcie Brown, Katie Mack, Eleanor Larosa, Smriti Mandhana, Tahlia McGrath, Bridget Patterson, Madeline Penna, Orla Prendergast, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Laura Wolvaardt.
Adelaide Strikers Women
- Jemma Barsby, Darcie Brown, Katie Mack, Eleanor Larosa, Smriti Mandhana, Tahlia McGrath, Bridget Patterson, Madeline Penna, Orla Prendergast, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Laura Wolvaardt.
Hobart Hurricanes Women
- Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Ruth Johnston, Lizelle Lee, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Amy Smith, Lauren Smith, Molly Strano, Rachel Trenaman, Chloe Tryon, Elyse Villani, Danni Wyatt.
Melbourne Renegades Women
- Alice Capsey, Sarah Coyte, Emma de Broughe, Josie Dooley, Deandra Dottin, Nicole Faltum, Ella Hayward, Milly Illingworth, Hayley Matthews, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Prestwidge, Naomi Stalenberg, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham, Courtney Webb.
Melbourne Stars Women
- Yastika Bhatia, Sophie Day, Kim Garth, Maisy Gibson, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Sasha Moloney, Sophie Reid, Deepti Sharma, Annabel Sutherland.
Perth Scorchers Women
- Chloe Ainsworth, Stella Campbell, Piepa Cleary, Maddy Darke, Sophie Devine, D Hemalatha, Mikayla Hinkley, Amy Jones, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Chloe Piparo.
Sydney Sixers Women
- Holly Armitage, Maitlan Brown, Erin Burns, Mathilda Carmichael, Lauren Cheatle, Sophie Ecclestone, Ashleigh Gardner, Alyssa Healy, Amelia Kerr, Kate Pelle, Ellyse Perry, Kate Peterson, Courtney Sippel.
Sydney Thunder Women
- Georgia Adams, Chamari Athapaththu, Samantha Bates, Hannah Darlington, Sienna Eve, Saskia Horley, Shabnim Ismail, Heather Knight, Anika Learoyd, Phoebe Litchfield, Claire Moore, Taneale Peschel, Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson
Team Overviews
Each of the eight teams in the WBBL has its strengths and playing style. The Adelaide Strikers Women are known for their aggressive bowling attack, while the Sydney Sixers Women have a reputation for their strong batting lineup. The Brisbane Heat Women are famous for their all-round capabilities, making them a team to watch. Each season, the teams work hard to build a squad capable of winning the title.
Player Highlights
The WBBL brings together a mix of experienced players and rising stars. International players like Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, and Smriti Mandhana are often among the top performers, while younger talents like Phoebe Litchfield and Darcie Brown are making a name for themselves. Each team has a squad of about 15 players, blending local and international talent.
Live Scores and Updates
Fans can follow Women’s Big Bash League live scores and updates through various platforms, like app, official websites, and social media platforms. The Indibet app is also a great source for real-time scores, live match odds, expert analysis, and much more.
Top Players and Performances
Player Profiles
Meg Lanning
Captain of the Melbourne Stars Women, is known for her powerful batting and leadership skills
Smriti Mandhana
Left hand batter known for playing aggressive cricket at the top of the order. Gives solid start to her team. She will be playing for Adelaide Strikers this season.
Alyssa Healy
Sydney Sixers Women is another star player, admired for her wicketkeeping and aggressive batting at the top of the order.
Sophie Devine
All-rounder, who has almost performed everywhere she play. She can be an asset for any team with her batting and bowling. She will be seen wearing Perth Scorchers jersey.
Rising Stars
Each season, the WBBL uncovers new talent. Young players, such as Tahlia McGrath from the Adelaide Strikers Women and Annabel Sutherland from the Melbourne Stars Women, are proving that they have what it takes to shine on the big stage. These rising stars often come from grassroots cricket, and the WBBL provides a platform for them to show their skills to a global audience.
Venues and Host Cities
Venue Information
The WBBL matches take place in several venues across Australia. Some of the most iconic stadiums include –
- Adelaide Oval (Adelaide)
- Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) (Sydney)
- The Gabba (Brisbane)
- Blundstone Arena (Hobart)
- WACA Ground (Perth)
- These venues have a large history and witnessed many iconic contest of cricket. Most importantly they are know for the lively atmosphere. It has world-class facilities for players and fans.
Host City Guides
Each host city offers fans a chance to explore local attractions while enjoying cricket. Melbourne is famous for its vibrant food scene, while Perth offers beautiful beaches and a relaxed lifestyle. Sydney combines famous landmarks like the Sydney Opera House with exciting nightlife, making it a great destination for international visitors attending the WBBL.
Ticketing and Fan Engagement
Ticket Information
Fans can buy tickets for WBBL matches through official websites, ticketing platforms, or at the venue itself.
Fan Zones
To enhance the fan experience, many venues feature fan zones, where supporters can participate in activities, win prizes, and meet some of their favorite players. These zones often make the matchday experience even more enjoyable.
Betting on WBBL
Cricket fans can also engage in betting on WBBL matches through platforms like Indibet. Betting adds another layer of excitement, as fans can predict match outcomes, top players, odds, scores over and under, etc. The Indibet app provides a user-friendly interface where fans can place bets responsibly and enjoy live realtime match odds.
Statistics and Records
All-Time Records
- The WBBL has seen many incredible performances over the years. Some key records include:
- Most runs in a season: Beth Mooney from the Brisbane Heat Women holds the record for most runs in a single WBBL season.
- Most wickets in a season: Megan Schutt from the Adelaide Strikers Women has taken the most wickets in a WBBL season.
- Highest individual score: Alyssa Healy once scored an incredible 148 runs in a single match.
- Fans love following these records, as they highlight the best moments in the league’s history.
About the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL)
Women’s Cricket Growth
The WBBL has been essential in growing women’s cricket worldwide. It has provided female cricketers with opportunities to compete at the highest level and has increased the visibility of the women’s game. Many WBBL players have gone on to represent their national teams, further boosting the popularity of women’s cricket.
Watch Live Matches
Fans can watch WBBL matches live on television or online platforms. Many sports networks stream the matches, ensuring that fans don’t miss a moment of the action. The Indibet app is a great way to follow all the matches, live scores, and realtime betting options and a lot more at one screen.
Buy Tickets
Fans are important for any team, as they can increase the energy in the stadium. Buy your tickets to WBBL matches today and support your favorite teams.