Brisbane Heat Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women, WBBLT20, Today Match Prediction

BHW vs HHW Match Prediction & Analysis

Brisbane Heat Women will look to build on their first victory of the season when they host a struggling Hobart Hurricanes side at Allan Border Field. The Heat finally got their campaign going with a 14-run win over Adelaide Strikers on November 5, which took them to sixth place.

The Hurricanes have shown some fight in patches, but their batting has been too inconsistent. They have now lost three in a row and are stuck in eighth place with zero points. Brisbane will start as favourites, particularly with home advantage and the momentum from their latest result. However, Hobart have enjoyed considerable success in recent meetings between the sides and will be eager to use that record as motivation.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

BHW

W L L L W

ADSW

170/5 in 20.0 8.5

WBBLT20

Brisbane Heat Women beat Adelaide Strikers Women by 14 runs 05 Nov 2026

BHW

184/4 in 20.0 9.2

STW

180/4 in 16.4 10.8

WBBLT20

Sydney Thunder Women beat Brisbane Heat Women by 6 wickets 01 Nov 2026

BHW

178/5 in 20.0 8.9

BHW

154/5 in 20.0 7.7

WBBLT20

Sydney Sixers Women won by 4 wkts 30 Oct 2026

SYSW

157/6 in 20.0 7.85

BHW

129/10 in 17.5 7.23

WT20SC

Adelaide Strikers Women beat Brisbane Heat Women by 10 runs 18 Oct 2026

ADSW

139/6 in 20.0 6.95

BHW

86/4 in 14.1 6.07

WT20SC

Brisbane Heat Women beat ACT Meteors Women by 6 wickets 16 Oct 2026

ACT-W

83/10 in 17.3 4.74

HHW

L L L L L

HHW

154/7 in 20.0 7.7

WBBLT20

Melbourne Renegades Women won by 4 wickets 04 Nov 2026

MRW

155/6 in 19.5 7.82

SYSW

196/8 in 20.0 9.8

WBBLT20

Sydney Sixers Women beat Hobart Hurricanes Women by 87 runs 01 Nov 2026

HHW

109/10 in 17.4 6.17

MLSW

192/4 in 20.0 9.6

WBBLT20

Melbourne Stars Women beat Hobart Hurricanes Women by 18 runs 29 Oct 2026

HHW

174/8 in 20.0 8.7

MRW

132/2 in 17.1 7.69

WT20SC

Melbourne Renegades Women beat Hobart Hurricanes Women by 8 wickets 18 Oct 2026

HHW

129/8 in 20.0 6.45

HHW

136/5 in 20.0 6.8

WT20SC

Perth Scorchers Women beat Hobart Hurricanes Women by 30 runs 17 Oct 2026

PRSW

166/8 in 20.0 8.3

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Brisbane Heat Women Preview

Brisbane Heat have a strong batting group, with Charli Knott, Grace Harris and Georgia Redmayne expected to play important roles. Knott's 104 off 61 against Adelaide in their last fixture has given the side their first win of the season, and she will be keen to carry that form into the next fixture. Redmayne has also made a good start to the season, scoring 115 runs in her first two innings before the Adelaide match.

Harris provides the attacking intent at the top of the order. She scored 58 off 37 against Sydney Thunder and has the ability to take the game away from the opposition during the powerplay. Yastika Bhatia adds another left-handed option to the middle order, while Orla Prendergast offers valuable all-round ability.

The bowling attack has a good mix of pace, spin and all-round options. Sarah Glenn (3 wickets at 6.81) is particularly important in the middle overs, while Lucy Hamilton, Sianna Ginger and Lily Bassingthwaighte provide the pace options. Knott's off-spin also gives Redmayne another useful option.

Brisbane's biggest concern will be maintaining the same level of batting consistency they showed against Adelaide. Their first two matches exposed some weaknesses in the middle order, but the latest performance suggests they are beginning to find their rhythm.

Brisbane Heat Women Predicted Playing XI:

Grace Harris, Charli Knott, Georgia Redmayne (c/wk), Yastika Bhatia, Orla Prendergast, Lucy Hamilton, Annie O'Neil, Sianna Ginger, Sarah Glenn, Lily Bassingthwaighte, Catherine White

Hobart Hurricanes Women Preview

Hobart Hurricanes have plenty of experience in their batting line-up, but they need their senior players to deliver more consistently after losing three in a row. Lizelle Lee and Chamari Athapaththu are capable of providing explosive starts, although both have had mixed returns so far. Rachel Trenaman is another important top-order batter.

Nicola Carey is central to the Hurricanes' plans. She scored 50 in the previous match against Melbourne Renegades, rescuing the innings after early wickets. Carey is also a valuable bowling option and has been one of the most reliable all-rounders in the competition over several seasons. Maddy Green, Heather Graham and Chinelle Henry provide further depth in the middle order.

Hobart's bowling attack has enough quality to trouble Brisbane. Graham and Carey, with 11 wickets between them so far, can contribute with the new ball, while Molly Strano and Lauren Smith provide spin options. Henry adds pace and lower-order hitting, making her an important player in both departments.

The Hurricanes need a better start with the bat. Their top order has repeatedly left the middle order with too much work to do, and that has put pressure on Carey and the other finishers. Against a Brisbane side coming off a big win, early wickets could make the task particularly difficult.

Hobart Hurricanes Women Predicted Playing XI:

Lizelle Lee (wk), Chamari Athapaththu, Rachel Trenaman, Nicola Carey (c), Heather Graham, Maddy Green, Chinelle Henry, Molly Strano, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Isa Malgioglio, Lauren Smith

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The Bureau of Meteorology forecast for Brisbane on November 7 indicates a partly cloudy day, with a 40% chance of rain and a possible afternoon or evening thunderstorm. Temperatures are expected to range between 19°C and 28°C.

With the match scheduled for 6:10 PM local time, there is some risk of rain affecting the evening fixture. Conditions should be monitored closer to the start, as showers or thunderstorms could cause interruptions.

BHW vs HHW Pitch Report

Allan Border Field in Brisbane is generally a good venue for batting, with enough pace and bounce to allow stroke-makers to play freely. The average first-innings score in women's T20 matches at the ground is approximately 148, while the average second-innings score is around 138. Chasing teams have won close to 60% of the matches played here.

The ground has witnessed some high-scoring encounters. Sydney Thunder hold the highest women's T20 total at the venue, having scored 200/6 against Brisbane Heat in November 2025. The highest successful chase listed in the venue data is 185/4. Brisbane themselves have scored 184/5 against Hobart at this ground in the past.

The first-innings average has also increased in recent seasons, reaching 181 in 2025, although that figure comes from a relatively small number of matches. The current season's only WBBL match at the venue saw Brisbane score 154/5 before Sydney Sixers chased the target with four wickets in hand.

A score of 160-170 should be a competitive total for this fixture. Anything above 175 would put the batting-first side in a strong position, although the chasing record suggests that a substantial target will still need to be defended well.

Toss: To Bowl

The team winning the toss may prefer to bowl first. Allan Border Field has generally favoured chasing sides, with around 58-59% of women's T20 matches won by the team batting second. The possibility of showers in Brisbane could also influence the decision, as captains may prefer to know the target if the weather affects the game.