By Victoria Hamilton 
Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Sydney Thunder Women WBBL 2025 2nd Match Preview
The second game of the Women’s Big Bash League 2025 double-header lights up Brisbane as Hobart Hurricanes Women face Sydney Thunder Women on November 09 2025 at 4:10 PM local. Both teams are determined to start strong — the Hurricanes come in with superb form, while the Thunder are rebuilding after a mixed 2024 season.
Match Details
- Fixture: Hobart Hurricanes W vs Sydney Thunder W, 2nd Match, WBBL 2025
- Date & Time: November 09 2025 | 4:10 PM (local)
- Venue: Brisbane Cricket Ground
- Tournament: Women’s Big Bash League 2025
Recent Form
- Hurricanes W: ✅ ✅ ✅ 🅰️ ✅ – a dominant streak; winning mentality intact.
- Thunder W: ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌ ✅ – inconsistent, but capable of explosive upsets.
The Hurricanes’ cohesion and momentum are real; the Thunder will rely on individual brilliance to keep pace.
Players to Watch
Hobart Hurricanes Women
- Elyse Villani (c): 305 runs (10 M) @ 43.57 avg, SR 129.78 – leader and backbone of the top order.
- Nicola Carey: 284 runs @ 35.5 avg + useful overs – the ultimate multi-role player.
- Molly Strano: 14 wickets (5.82 econ) – a master of control; spin threat through the middle.
- Lauren Smith: 12 wickets (6.13 econ) – complements Strano perfectly.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt & Heather Graham: veteran allrounders who add match-turning balance.
Sydney Thunder Women
- Phoebe Litchfield (c): young, fearless skipper ready to lead from the front.
- Anika Learoyd: 240 runs (10 M) @ 40 avg – reliable middle-order stabilizer.
- Georgia Voll: 168 runs (6 M) @ 33.6 avg – attacking stroke-maker with a 160 SR.
- Chamari Athapaththu: world-class allrounder; her power and left-arm spin can flip matches.
- Taneale Peschel & Shabnim Ismail: pace pair that can rattle early wickets.
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)
- 22-Oct-2025 – Hurricanes won by 5 wickets
- 27-Nov-2024 – Thunder won by 6 wickets
- 31-Oct-2024 – Thunder won by 33 runs
- 28-Oct-2024 – Hurricanes won by 31 runs
- 09-Nov-2023 – No result
Evenly matched: 2-2 with one abandoned – a genuine rivalry.
Pitch & Conditions
- Brisbane surface offers pace and bounce early but settles for batting later.
- Expect spinners to play a role as the match progresses.
- Par score: 160 – 170.
Match Prediction
Hobart’s combination of seasoned allrounders and form hitters gives them a slight upper hand, though Thunder’s top order can explode if Litchfield & Athapaththu fire early.
Prediction: Hurricanes Women to win by a narrow margin (55 % vs 45 %).