BH-W vs ST-W 18th T20:Team Analysis, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Match Prediction | WBBL 2025

BH-W vs ST-W 18th Match Preview & Prediction: The Women’s Big Bash League 2025 continues with its 18th fixture as Brisbane Heat Women take on Sydney Thunder Women at the Allan Border Field, Brisbane, on Friday, November 20, 2025, starting at 13:40 AM.

The Brisbane Heat Women’s team is on the verge of consecutive defeats this season, including a 16-run loss to the Hobart Hurricanes Women’s team (D/L method). Meanwhile, the Sydney Thunder Women’s team will enter the tournament with confidence after a 9-wicket win over the Perth Scorchers Women’s team.

The Brisbane Heat will rely heavily on their strong head-to-head record at home and winning four of their last five matches against the Thunder. On the other hand, the Sydney Thunder Women’s team has gained some momentum and will look to build on their recent victory.

In this article, we take a look at the BH-W vs ST-W Match Preview, Pitch Report, Prediction, and Stats.

Match Details – BH-W vs ST-W 18th Match

BH-W vs ST-W Team Preview & Analysis

Brisbane Heat Women

Brisbane Heat Women are under immense pressure after a poor start to their WBBL 2025 campaign. They lost their previous match to Hobart Hurricanes Women by 16 runs (Dorke/Lewis) and have been on a losing streak ever since. Having not won a single match so far, they must win this match to stay in the competition.

The team will need early stability from Grace Harris and Charlie Knott, as repeated early dismissals have sapped their momentum. Jemimah Rodrigues showed promise in the last match and will play a key role in the middle order alongside Jess Jonassen and Chinelle Henry.

Their bowling unit has lacked consistency. Early breakthroughs from Lucy Hamilton and Sienna Ginger will be crucial, while Jonassen and Hancock will need to take charge in the middle overs. Support from Harris and Knott will also be crucial.

Key Players to Watch:

• Grace Harris
• Jemimah Rodrigues
• Jess Jonassen
• Nicola Hancock

Sydney Thunder Women

The Sydney Thunder Women finally returned to winning ways with a resounding 9-wicket victory over the Perth Scorchers Women. Captain Phoebe Litchfield led from the front with an aggressive half-century, and the team now appears confident going into the match.

Openers Tahlia Wilson and Georgia Voll are in good form, providing STW with stability at the top. The middle order—Litchfield, Chamari Athapattu, and Heather Knight—adds strength and depth.

In bowling, Shabnim Ismail and Samantha Bates bowled superb spells in the previous match. Tanele Peschel was equally impressive, maintaining pressure in the middle overs. The Thunder’s bowling attack now looks more consistent and dangerous.

Key Players to Watch:

• Tahlia Wilson
• Phoebe Litchfield
• Shabnim Ismail
• Georgia Voll

BH-W vs ST-W  Predicted Playing XI

Brisbane Heat Women:

Jess Jonassen (c), Charli Knott, Grace Harris, Jemimah Rodrigues, Chinelle Henry, Nadine de Klerk, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Mikayla Wrigley, Sianna Ginger, Nicola Hancock, Lucy Hamilton

Sydney Thunder Women:

Phoebe Litchfield (c), Tahlia Wilson (wk), Georgia Voll, Heather Knight, Chamari Athapaththu, Laura Harris, Anika Learoyd, Lucy Finn, Taneale Peschel, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates

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

The Allan Border Field offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. The compact shape of the ground is good for stroke-making, but fast bowlers can take advantage of the initial seam movement. Spinners also play a role as the surface is slightly slow.

• Pitch Type: Balanced
• Average First Innings Score: 139
• Fast Bowling: Early Swing and Movement
• Spin Bowling: Effective in the Middle Overs

Toss Prediction: Bowl first

Weather Forecast – Brisbane, Nov 22, 2025

Conditions are cool and overcast with no expected rain—great for pace bowlers.

BH-W vs ST-W 18th Match Win Prediction