BH-W vs SS-W Match Prediction, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Fantasy Team – Who Will Win Today’s Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Thunder Women 3rd Match? – WBBL 2026

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BH-W vs SS-W Match Preview

Brisbane Heat Women host Sydney Sixers Women at Allan Border Field in the 3rd match of the new WBBL season. For this BH-W vs SS-W match prediction, the Sixers start as clear favourites.

The Sixers have two of the best players in the league in top form. Ellyse Perry has 412 runs at an average of 51.5, and Ashleigh Gardner has 19 wickets in her last 10 games. That makes both of them top names in any BH-W vs SS-W fantasy prediction.

The Heat have struggled lately, losing their last three completed games. Their batting has been the main worry, with no batter averaging above 18 in recent games.

There is some hope for Brisbane, though. Sarah Glenn took 6 wickets in just her last 2 games, and the Heat won both meetings with the Sixers in 2024.

BH-W vs SS-W Match Details

Here are the key details for the BH-W vs SS-W 3rd Match.

BH-W vs SS-W Pitch Report – Allan Border Field, Brisbane

Allan Border Field is a batting-friendly pitch, but both pace and spin can still take wickets. The ball comes onto the bat nicely, and scores of 170 or more were common here last season.

Four of the five first-innings scores here in WBBL 11 were above 170, including 200/6. England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge called it a nice pitch where the ball skidded on well, and she felt 181 was about par.

Bowlers still had good days. Georgia Wareham took 3/12 with leg-spin, while Nadine de Klerk took 3/24 with medium pace. Teams batting first won three of the five games here last season.

BH-W vs SS-W Weather Report – Brisbane

The forecast for Friday in Brisbane is mostly dry, with a 15% chance of rain. It will be warm, around 26°C during the day and about 17°C at night. The match starts at 6:10 PM local time, so most of it will be played under lights.

BH-W vs SS-W Recent Form

The recent WBBL results of both teams provide some context ahead of this match.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

BH-W vs SS-W Head-to-Head Record

The last four completed games between these teams are split 2-2, with the most recent meeting washed out.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

BH-W vs SS-W Probable Playing XI

The probable playing XIs for the 3rd Match are as follows.

Brisbane Heat Women:

Georgia Redmayne (WK), Grace Harris, Yastika Bhatia, Orla Prendergast, Charli Knott, Mikayla Wrigley, Lucinda Bourke, Sianna Ginger, Sarah Glenn, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Parsons

Sydney Sixers Women:

Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Melie Kerr, Erin Burns, Caoimhe Bray, Elsa Hunter, Maitlan Brown, Lauren Cheatle, Courtney Sippel

Top Picks for BH-W vs SS-W Fantasy Prediction

These players stand out based on their recent performances and current statistics.

Top Batting Picks

• Ellyse Perry (SS-W, ALL) — 412 runs in her last 10 games at an average of 51.5 and a strike rate of 141.09. The top run-scorer in this contest.
• Sophia Dunkley (SS-W, BAT) — 354 runs in her last 10 games at an average of 39.33.
• Georgia Redmayne (BH-W, BAT/WK) — 161 runs in her last 10 games. The Heat’s top run-scorer, and she keeps wicket too.
• Charli Knott (BH-W, ALL) — 131 runs in her last 10 games. She also bowls, so she has two ways to score.

Top Bowling Picks

• Ashleigh Gardner (SS-W, ALL) — 19 wickets in her last 10 games, taking a wicket almost every 12 balls. The leading wicket-taker in this contest.
• Maitlan Brown (SS-W, BOWL) — 13 wickets in her last 10 games at an economy of 7.32.
• Lucy Hamilton (BH-W, BOWL) — 9 wickets in her last 10 games. The Heat’s leading wicket-taker in this period.
• Sarah Glenn (BH-W, BOWL) — 6 wickets in just her last 2 games, taking a wicket every 8 balls.

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Fantasy Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

For Fantasy Team 1

Ellyse Perry (Captain):

She has 412 runs in her last 10 games at an average of 51.5, the best of anyone here. She can also bowl, so she earns points in two ways.

Ashleigh Gardner (Vice-Captain):

She has 19 wickets in her last 10 games, the most in this match. She also bats in the middle order, which gives her two ways to score.

For Fantasy Team 2

Ashleigh Gardner (Captain):

She has 19 wickets in her last 10 games and can also bat. Most people will pick Perry as captain, so Gardner gives you a real edge if the Sixers bowl the Heat out cheaply.

Sarah Glenn (Vice-Captain):

 She has taken 6 wickets in just her last 2 games, a wicket every 8 balls. Very few people will pick a Heat bowler as vice-captain, so she’s a strong risky choice.

BH-W vs SS-W D11 Fantasy Team 1

A safe team built around the Sixers’ two star all-rounders.

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BH-W vs SS-W D11 Fantasy Team 2

A riskier team built around the bowlers on both sides, for grand leagues.

BH-W vs SS-W Toss Prediction

Toss Prediction: Bat first

Teams batting first won three of the five games here last season, and scores of 170 or more were defended three times. The pitch is good for batting, so putting up a big total first is a strong plan. Some dew later could help the chasing side, but the record here leans towards batting first.

Read Also: Bat First or Bowl First? A Complete Guide to Making the Right Toss Decision in Cricket

Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Sixers Women Today Match Prediction

Prediction: Sydney Sixers Women to Win

The Sixers have Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner in great form, and their batting looks much stronger. Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey and Melie Kerr add more depth.

The Heat won both games against the Sixers in 2024, and Sarah Glenn is taking wickets fast. But their batting has struggled a lot lately, and the Sixers should start the season with a win.