Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Sixers Women, WBBLT20, Today Match Prediction

BHW vs SYSW Match Prediction & Analysis

It is the start of the Women's Big Bash League 2026. Brisbane Heat Women, who had a disastrous campaign last season, aim to make a good start as they face the Sydney Sixers Women in the 3rd match. The Brisbane Heat Women finished last in the points table last season and aim to improve. The Sydney Sixers Women made the playoffs and will want a strong start. 

The Sydney Sixers Women looked in good shape last year. Key players performed well, and the team will draw a lot of positives from those performances. In contrast, the Brisbane Heat Women didn't manage a single win last year, which will weigh on their minds. It will be interesting to see if the hosts can put last season's failures aside and start this season with a win. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

BHW

L W L L L

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

SYSW

136/3 in 20.0 6.8

WT20SC

Sydney Sixers Women beat Brisbane Heat Women by 46 runs

12 Oct 2026

BHW

90/10 in 18.0 5

PRSW

165/3 in 19.2 8.53

WBBLT20

Perth Scorchers Women beat Brisbane Heat Women by 7 wickets 06 Dec 2025

BHW

164/7 in 20.0 8.2

STW

153/7 in 20.0 7.65

WBBLT20

Sydney Thunder Women beat Brisbane Heat Women by 23 runs 03 Dec 2025

BHW

130/6 in 20.0 6.5

SYSW

W W L L W

PRSW

134/7 in 20.0 6.7

WT20SC

Sydney Sixers Women beat Perth Scorchers Women by 15 runs 21 Oct 2026

SYSW

149/8 in 20.0 7.45

STW

152/9 in 20.0 7.6

WT20SC

Sydney Sixers Women beat Sydney Thunder Women by 4 wickets 20 Oct 2026

SYSW

153/6 in 19.3 7.85

SYSW

155/8 in 20.0 7.75

WT20SC

Melbourne Stars Women beat Sydney Sixers Women by 5 wickets 18 Oct 2026

MLSW

158/5 in 20.0 7.9

SYSW

105/9 in 20.0 5.25

WT20SC

Adelaide Strikers Women won by 38 runs 17 Oct 2026

ADSW

143/6 in 20.0 7.15

SYSW

78/3 in 9.0 8.67

WT20SC

Sydney Sixers Women beat ACT Meteors Women by 12 runs (D/L) method 13 Oct 2026

ACT-W

77/7 in 9.0 8.56

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Brisbane Heat Women Preview

Georgia Redmayne takes over as skipper in perhaps the team's most crucial phase. They had their worst campaign last season, finishing at the bottom and failing to win a game. The squad has seen several changes this year. Redmayne expects a strong performance from her players in this game to overcome last season's failures and get their campaign off the ground. 

Charli Knott struggled last season, and the team expects her and Grace Harris to deliver a steady start in this game. Georgia Redmayne is the backbone of this lineup and must do well in the middle order with Lucinda Bourke and Annie O Neil. Mikayla Wrigley must do well in the lower middle order with Sarah Glenn and Lucy Hamilton. 

The bowling attack proved ineffective in 2025. Lucy Hamilton led the attack with 8 wickets and must deliver early breakthroughs alongside Bonnie Berry. Sianna Ginger and Sarah Glenn must keep the scoring rate in check in the middle overs. The team expects a strong show in the supporting role from Charli Knott and Grace Harris.  

Interesting Stats

1. Georgia Redmayne scored 154 runs last season at a strike rate of 125.20
2. Lucy Hamilton picked up 8 wickets last season at an average of 30.50

BRHW Over/Under Betting Tips

Grace Harris First Innings Runs Over 19.5 @ 1.85 (puntit)

Brisbane Heat Women Predicted Playing XI:

Georgia Redmayne (c&wk), Charli Knott, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Sianna Ginger, Annie O Neil, Lucinda Bourke, Bonnie Berry, Mikayla Wrigley, Lucy Hamilton, Sarah Glenn

Sydney Sixers Women Preview

Ashleigh Gardner and her team had a good run last year. They finished second on the points table after the league stage but lost against the Perth Scorchers Women in the Challenger. They have retained the core group of players from last season, who have done well together. Gardner wants her players to start positively and get their first points in this game. 

Ellyse Perry made 412 runs last season, and the team expects her to deliver a strong start along with Sophia Dunkley. Ashleigh Gardner must steer the innings in the middle order and add runs with Erin Burns and Maitlan Brown. Maddy Drake, Amelie Kerr, and Sarah Coyte can hit the ball hard, and the team expects quick runs from them in the lower middle order.  

The team has a balanced bowling attack. Lauren Cheatle and Maitlan Brown must use the early conditions to grab early wickets and put the team in a strong position. Ashleigh Gardner will be confident after her 19 wickets last season and must bowl tight spells in the middle overs with Courtney Sippel. The team expects a strong show from Caoimhe Bray, Ellyse Perry, and Amelie Kerr in supporting roles. 

Interesting Stats

1. Ellyse Perry scored 412 runs last season at a strike rate of 141.09
2. Ashleigh Gardner picked up 19 wickets last season at an average of 14.94

SYSW Over/Under Betting Tips

Ellyse Perry First Innings Runs Over 26.5 @ 1.85 (puntit)

Sydney Sixers Women Predicted Playing XI:

Ashleigh Gardner (c), Ellyse Perry, Sophia Dunkley, Amelia Kerr, Erin Burns, Maitlan Brown, Sarah Coyte, Maddy Drake (wk), Lauren Cheatle, Caoimhe Bray, Courtney Sippel

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Brisbane will have slightly overcast skies. The temperature will be around 21°C at the start of the game. Humidity will be around 58%, and batting conditions will be good. Bowlers will have a tough time on this surface.

BHW vs SYSW Pitch Report

Allan Border Field, Brisbane, balances it nicely between the batters and the bowlers. The small size of the ground offers plenty of hitting opportunities, but there are good rewards from the surface for the fast bowlers who can seam the ball. Spinners have also done well here, taking advantage of the surface's slowness. The average first-innings score was 172 last season, and the team batting first would like 200 plus on the board.

Toss: To Bowl

The team chasing the score has won the last eight out of ten games. The track is flat, and defending scores is difficult at this venue. Both captains will keep the past results in mind and opt to bowl first if they win the toss.