AS-W vs BH-W Match Prediction, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Fantasy Picks – Who Will Win Today’s Adelaide Strikers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women 10th Match? – WBBL 2026

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AS-W vs BH-W Match Preview

Adelaide Strikers Women take on Brisbane Heat Women at Drummoyne Oval in Sydney. For this AS-W vs BH-W match prediction, the Strikers start as clear favourites, and neither team has home advantage here.

The Strikers won their opening game against the Stars and have beaten the Heat in their last two meetings. Laura Wolvaardt leads their batting with 324 runs at an average of 46.29.

The Heat have lost both their games this season and five in a row overall. Georgia Redmayne is their top scorer with 253 runs, and she and Wolvaardt are the top names in any AS-W vs BH-W fantasy prediction.

One positive for Brisbane: they made 178 at this ground last week, so their batting is starting to click.

AS-W vs BH-W Match Details

Here are the key details for the AS-W vs BH-W 10th Match.

AS-W vs BH-W Pitch Report – Drummoyne Oval, Sydney

Drummoyne Oval is playing as a very good batting pitch this season. Heather Knight called it a “belter” after the Thunder chased 178 in just 16.4 overs.

The other game here this season was also high-scoring. The Sixers made 196/8, with Ashleigh Gardner hitting 124 off 60 balls. She said there were plenty of runs once batters gave themselves time.

Bowlers still had their moments. Hobart were bowled out for 109 in reply, and both pace and spin took wickets. Last season, though, spinners bowled the Thunder out for just 64 here, so the pitch can change from strip to strip.

AS-W vs BH-W Weather Report – Sydney

The forecast for Thursday in Sydney is dry and sunny, with only a 5% chance of rain, so we should get a full game. It will be pleasant, around 23°C during the day and about 12°C at night. The match starts at 3:40 PM local time, so most of it will be played in daylight.

AS-W vs BH-W Recent Form

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

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

AS-W vs BH-W Head-to-Head Record

The last five games are close, with the Heat winning three, but the Strikers won both meetings last season.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

AS-W vs BH-W Probable Playing XI

The probable playing XIs for the 10th Match are as follows.

Adelaide Strikers Women:

 Maia Bouchier, Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath (C), Madeline Penna, Bridget Patterson (WK), Ellie Johnston, Eleanor Larosa, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Sophie Ecclestone, Ella Wilson, Anesu Mushangwe

Brisbane Heat Women:

 Grace Harris, Charli Knott, Georgia Redmayne (C, WK), Yastika Bhatia, Orla Prendergast, Lucy Hamilton, Annie O’Neil, Sianna Ginger, Sarah Glenn, Lily Bassingthwaighte, Ayaka Kato-Stafford

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

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

Top Batting Picks

• Laura Wolvaardt (AS-W, BAT) — 324 runs in her last 8 games at an average of 46.29. The top run-scorer in this contest.
• Georgia Redmayne (BH-W, BAT/WK) — 253 runs in her last 10 games. The Heat’s captain and top scorer, and she keeps wicket too.
• Madeline Penna (AS-W, ALL) — 201 runs in her last 10 games at an average of 28.71. She also bowls, so she has two ways to score.
• Charli Knott (BH-W, ALL) — 190 runs in her last 10 games. She bats and bowls for the Heat.

Top Bowling Picks

• Amanda-Jade Wellington (AS-W, BOWL) — 9 wickets in her last 9 games at an economy of 6.81. The tightest bowler in this match.
• Lucy Hamilton (BH-W, ALL) — 8 wickets in her last 10 games. The Heat’s leading wicket-taker in this period.
• Sarah Glenn (BH-W, BOWL) — 7 wickets in her last 4 games, taking a wicket every 12.85 balls. Took 4/18 at Drummoyne last season.
• Sophie Ecclestone (AS-W, BOWL) — England’s left-arm spinner. Spin can still take wickets here, even on a good batting pitch.

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Fantasy Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

For Fantasy Team 1

Laura Wolvaardt (Captain):

She has 324 runs in her last 8 games at an average of 46.29, the best of anyone here. She opens the batting on a very good batting pitch, so she should face plenty of balls.

Georgia Redmayne (Vice-Captain):

She has 253 runs in her last 10 games and keeps wicket, so she can earn catch points too. She opens for the Heat, which gives her plenty of chances on this pitch.

For Fantasy Team 2

Madeline Penna (Captain):

She has 201 runs in her last 10 games and also bowls. Most people will pick Wolvaardt as captain, so Penna gives you a real edge if she has a good all-round day.

Sarah Glenn (Vice-Captain):

She has 7 wickets in her last 4 games and took 4/18 at this ground last season. Very few people will pick her as vice-captain, even on a batting pitch.

AS-W vs BH-W D11 Fantasy Team 1

A safe team built around the top-order batters on a good batting pitch.

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AS-W vs BH-W D11 Fantasy Team 2

A riskier team built around all-rounders and spin, for grand leagues.

AS-W vs BH-W Toss Prediction

Toss Prediction: Bowl first

Drummoyne has been a very good batting pitch this season, and the Thunder chased 178 with 20 balls left. On a pitch like this, knowing the target helps teams plan their chase. The Sixers did defend 196 here, so batting first can work too, but chasing looks slightly better.

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

Adelaide Strikers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women Prediction

Prediction: Adelaide Strikers Women to Win

The Strikers won their opener and beat the Heat twice last season. Wolvaardt is in great form, and their spin attack with Wellington and Ecclestone gives them plenty of control.

The Heat showed some batting fight last week with 178, and Sarah Glenn is a real wicket-taker. But after five straight losses, the Strikers look much stronger right now.