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As Match 17 of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 approaches, the pressure is firmly on both teams to turn their fortunes around on the points table.

As the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 rolls into Match 17, the table paints a rather urgent picture for both the Hobart Hurricanes and Adelaide Strikers as they search for momentum. With both teams needing a statement performance, this matchup sets up a fascinating tactical chess match between desperate sides looking to exploit each…

Both sides head into Match 9 of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 campaign searching for a desperate turnaround after tough starts to the season.

Both sides head into Match 9 of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 searching for a desperate turnaround after tough starts to the season. The Melbourne Renegades Women currently sit in seventh position on the points table, having lost both of their opening two fixtures. Just below them in eighth place are the Hobart…

The second leg of Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 12 opening day brings plenty of narrative as Meg Lanning’s Melbourne Stars take on a Hobart Hurricanes outfit that has developed into a genuine title contender. The Stars are eager to shake off a disappointing run from last season, relying on their core strength of Lanning’s…

The second leg of Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 12 opening day brings plenty of narrative as Meg Lanning’s Melbourne Stars take on a Hobart Hurricanes outfit that has developed into a genuine title contender. The Stars are looking to shake off a disappointing run from last season, relying on their core strength of Lanning’s…

There is a distinct air of fresh starts heading into this Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 12 opener at Junction Oval, with both franchises desperate to erase the frustrations of missing out on finals cricket last summer.

There is a distinct air of fresh starts heading into this Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 12 opener, with both franchises eager to erase the frustrations of missing out on finals cricket last summer. Under the captaincy of Sophie Molineux, the Melbourne Renegades enter boasting plenty of firepower. The return of West Indian star Hayley…

The Hobart Hurricanes have strengthened their coaching setup ahead of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL 12), appointing experienced coach Courtney Winfield-Hill as an assistant coach as the defending champions prepare for another demanding season. Following their historic championship triumph last summer, the Hurricanes are determined to maintain their winning momentum, and Winfield-Hill’s arrival brings…

The Hobart Hurricanes have ushered in a new leadership era ahead of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL 12), appointing experienced all-rounder Nicola Carey as captain following Elyse Villani’s retirement. Carey, a familiar face in Tasmania’s cricketing setup, will take charge of the defending champions as they prepare to build on their historic maiden WBBL…

The Hobart Hurricanes enter the 12th edition of the Women’s Big Bash League, running from 29th October to 5th December 2026, as defending champions but with a significantly reshaped squad. Having topped the WBBL 11 league stage with 15 points from 10 games, seven wins, two defeats and a washout, before defeating the Perth Scorchers…

The Hobart Hurricanes have strengthened their squad ahead of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026-27 season with the signing of Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu as an overseas replacement player. The experienced all-rounder joins the reigning champions in place of England international Danni Wyatt-Hodge, who has been ruled out of the tournament due to…

Hobart Hurricanes batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge will miss Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 12 after a calf injury, as the competition approaches. Wyatt-Hodge was the Hurricanes’ leading run-scorer during their title-winning campaign. She made 432 runs at 48.00 and received the club’s WBBL player of the year award. The Hurricanes have named Sri Lanka international Chamari…

The stage is set for world-class women’s T20 action as Australia’s marquee domestic tournament returns with the 12th edition of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL 12).

The stage is set for world-class women’s T20 cricket as Australia’s premier domestic tournament returns for its 12th edition. Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 12 (2026) promises another thrilling season of explosive batting, clinical bowling, and high-stakes drama as eight top-tier franchises go head-to-head.

Hobart Hurricanes have completed their international signings for Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 12 by bringing in West Indies allrounder Chinelle Henry. The 31-year-old Jamaican will join the defending champions after making her Big Bash debut with Brisbane Heat last summer. Henry gives Hobart another batting option and another pace-bowling choice. She will join returning…