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Match Details: ADS-W vs BH-W Fantasy Team
Match No: Adelaide Strikers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women, 10th Match
Series: Women’s Big Bash League 2026
Date: Thursday, 5 November 2026
Time: 10:10 AM IST (3:40 PM Local Time)
Venue: Drummoyne Oval, Sydney, Australia.
Adelaide Strikers won their first game by 21 runs against the Melbourne Stars. Brisbane Heat have lost both their games, even though they scored 154 and 178. Rain is a big threat in Sydney on Thursday.
Recent Form
Adelaide Strikers Women:
- 31 Oct vs Melbourne Stars, Adelaide: Won by 21 runs. Strikers 185/2, Stars 164/7. Laura Wolvaardt 70 off 50, Tahlia McGrath 43 not out off 36, Madeline Penna 36 not out off 13, Maia Bouchier 30 off 21.
Brisbane Heat Women:
- 1 Nov vs Sydney Thunder, Sydney: Lost by 6 wickets. Heat 178/5, Thunder 180/4 in 16.4 overs. Grace Harris 58 off 37, Georgia Redmayne 57 off 44, Orla Prendergast 28 off 20. Lily Bassingthwaighte 2/31, Orla Prendergast 1/23.
- 30 Oct vs Sydney Sixers: Lost by 4 wickets off the last ball. Heat 154/5. Georgia Redmayne 58 off 44, Charli Knott 57 off 47. Sianna Ginger 2/31, Charli Knott 2/25.
Points Table
| Team | P | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Strikers Women | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Brisbane Heat Women | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
ADS-W vs BH-W Head To Head
The two teams have won 5 games each in their last 10 meetings. The Strikers have won the last three, including a 10 run win in the Spring Challenge last month.
ADS-W vs BH-W Squads
Adelaide Strikers Women: Tahlia McGrath (C), Laura Wolvaardt, Maia Bouchier, Bridget Patterson, Emma de Broughe, Eleanor Larosa, Madeline Penna, Ellie Johnston, Ella Wilson, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Sophie Ecclestone, Anesu Mushangwe, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
Brisbane Heat Women: Georgia Redmayne (C, WK), Charli Knott, Grace Harris, Yastika Bhatia, Orla Prendergast, Annie O’Neil, Lucy Hamilton, Sianna Ginger, Lucinda Bourke, Sarah Glenn, Lily Bassingthwaighte, Ayaka Kato-Stafford, Mikayla Wrigley, Bonnie Berry, Grace Parsons
Team news: Megan Schutt did not play the Strikers’ first game. Yastika Bhatia came into the Heat side on Sunday. We could not confirm the Strikers’ wicketkeeper, so check the toss.
Pitch Report
Drummoyne Oval has hosted 32 women’s T20s. The average first innings score is 128, and the team bowling first has won 59% of games. But scores have been higher this season, with 178, 180 and 196 all made here last Sunday.
For fantasy, pick top order batters and a mix of pace and spin. Bowl first if you win the toss. Around 160 looks like a good total.
Weather Report
There is a very high chance of showers in Sydney on Thursday, around 86%, with a top of about 19°C. A shortened game or a washout is possible, so check the weather before the toss.
Probable Playing XIs
Adelaide Strikers Women: Laura Wolvaardt, Maia Bouchier, Tahlia McGrath (c), Madeline Penna, Bridget Patterson, Ellie Johnston, Eleanor Larosa, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Sophie Ecclestone, Ella Wilson, Anesu Mushangwe
Brisbane Heat Women: Charli Knott, Grace Harris, Georgia Redmayne (c & wk), Yastika Bhatia, Orla Prendergast, Annie O’Neil, Lucy Hamilton, Sianna Ginger, Lucinda Bourke, Sarah Glenn, Lily Bassingthwaighte
The Strikers XI is the side from their first game. For the Heat, ten players are confirmed from Sunday’s game, and Lucinda Bourke is our pick for the last spot. Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Georgia Redmayne (BH-W, wicketkeeper): 58 and 57 in her two games.
- Laura Wolvaardt (ADS-W, batter): 70 off 50 against the Stars.
- Charli Knott (BH-W, all rounder): 57 and 2/25 against the Sixers, 16 against the Thunder.
- Tahlia McGrath (ADS-W, all rounder): 43 not out on Saturday. Strikers captain.
- Grace Harris (BH-W, batter): 58 off 37 on Sunday.
- Madeline Penna (ADS-W, batter): 36 not out off 13 on Saturday.
- Orla Prendergast (BH-W, all rounder): 28 off 20 and 1/23 on Sunday.
ADS-W vs BH-W Fantasy Team: Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Georgia Redmayne (C)
Batters: Laura Wolvaardt, Grace Harris, Maia Bouchier
All rounders: Tahlia McGrath, Charli Knott (Vc), Orla Prendergast
Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Sianna Ginger, Lily Bassingthwaighte
Captain: Georgia Redmayne. 58 and 57 in her two games.
Vice captain: Charli Knott. An all rounder with 57 and 2/25 against the Sixers.
ADS-W vs BH-W Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Georgia Redmayne
Batters: Laura Wolvaardt (Vc), Madeline Penna, Grace Harris, Maia Bouchier
All rounders: Tahlia McGrath (C), Orla Prendergast, Charli Knott
Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Lily Bassingthwaighte
Captain: Tahlia McGrath. An all rounder who made 43 not out and bowls four overs. Few people will make her captain.
Vice captain: Laura Wolvaardt. 70 off 50 on Saturday.
Differentials: Madeline Penna hit 36 off 13 at the end on Saturday. Lily Bassingthwaighte took 2/31 on Sunday.
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Match Prediction
The Strikers looked strong in their first game and have won the last three games against the Heat. The Heat bat well, with Redmayne, Harris and Knott all in form, but their bowling has leaked runs. Our pick is the Adelaide Strikers to win, if the rain stays away.
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ADS-W vs BH-W Fantasy Team 2026 – FAQs
Who will win Adelaide Strikers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women today?
The Strikers have won the last three games against the Heat. We pick the Adelaide Strikers.
What is the ADS-W vs BH-W fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Georgia Redmayne as captain and Charli Knott as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Tahlia McGrath as captain and Laura Wolvaardt as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for Drummoyne Oval, Sydney?
The average first innings score is 128, but 178, 180 and 196 were all made here last Sunday. Around 160 looks like a good total.
What is the probable playing XI for Adelaide Strikers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women?
The Strikers should keep their winning XI, and the Heat should keep most of the side from Sunday. Final XIs come at the toss.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for ADS-W vs BH-W?
Tahlia McGrath and Charli Knott are the best all rounder picks. Georgia Redmayne and Laura Wolvaardt are the best batting picks.
What time does Adelaide Strikers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women start?
The match starts at 10:10 AM IST on Thursday, 5 November 2026. That is 3:40 PM local time in Sydney.
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