AS-W vs BH-W Match Prediction : 10th Match, Womens Big Bash League, 2026

Adelaide Strikers Women take on Brisbane Heat Women in the 10th match of the Women's Big Bash League 2026 at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney, on November 5. The Strikers made a winning start to their campaign, while Brisbane have lost their opening two matches and are under pressure to get their season going.

Adelaide will look to Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath and Sophie Ecclestone to maintain their momentum, while the Heat will depend heavily on captain Georgia Redmayne and all-rounder Grace Harris.

The market should weigh Brisbane Heat Women’s batting names against Adelaide Strikers Women’s consistent form, and you can compare prices via our live cricket odds overview.

Head-to-Head Record

Adelaide have won three of the last five meetings, including both matches last season. The 2023 final was particularly memorable, with the Strikers edging the Heat by just three runs to claim the title.

Tournament Standings

Adelaide Strikers Women are fourth with two points from one match and a positive net run rate. Brisbane Heat Women are seventh with two losses from two and a negative net run rate.

Adelaide Strikers Women Preview

Adelaide Strikers Women have every reason to be confident heading into this contest after beginning their campaign with a victory over Melbourne Stars Women. Their batting lineup has plenty of quality, with Laura Wolvaardt providing consistency and class at the top of the order.

Maia Bouchier adds an aggressive option during the powerplay, while captain Tahlia McGrath brings valuable experience and all-round ability. Bridget Patterson is another important contributor in the middle order, and Madeline Penna offers further batting depth. The Strikers have the personnel to build a competitive total and accelerate through the latter stages of the innings.

Their bowling attack could prove decisive against a Brisbane side that has struggled to close out matches. Sophie Ecclestone brings world-class left-arm spin, while Amanda-Jade Wellington is a genuine wicket-taking threat with her leg-breaks. Eleanor Larosa and Anesu Mushangwe provide further bowling options, and McGrath can contribute useful overs when required. Adelaide's main challenge will be to avoid complacency and maintain pressure throughout the innings.

If their top order delivers another strong performance and their spinners control the middle overs, the Strikers should be well placed to secure back-to-back victories.

Predicted Playing XI

Brisbane Heat Women Preview

Brisbane Heat Women have endured a difficult opening to their campaign, losing their first two matches despite some encouraging individual batting performances. Captain Georgia Redmayne has been a bright spot, registering consecutive half-centuries and demonstrating the consistency needed to anchor the innings.

Grace Harris offers a completely different threat, with her aggressive approach capable of changing the momentum in a short period. Yastika Bhatia and Charli Knott provide further batting quality, while Orla Prendergast adds versatility to the middle order.

The Heat need more substantial contributions from the rest of their batting lineup, particularly if they are to challenge an Adelaide attack with several quality spin options.

Brisbane's bowling unit has enough talent to trouble Adelaide, but it needs to become more disciplined and effective at taking wickets at crucial stages. Sarah Glenn's leg-spin will be important against a Strikers lineup containing several attacking batters, while Sophie Molineux's absence from the expected combination means the Heat will look to their other all-rounders to provide control.

The Heat cannot afford another inconsistent bowling display, especially against an Adelaide side that has already shown it can post a substantial total. Their best chance is to strike early and make the Strikers' middle order work for its runs.

Predicted Playing XI

Toss Prediction

We expect the toss winner to field first, aiming to assess conditions early and chase with information in hand.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

Drummoyne Oval is expected to offer a reasonably balanced T20 surface, with the opportunity for batters to score once they settle but enough assistance for bowlers who vary their pace and lengths. Historical venue data suggests an average first-innings score of approximately 142, with results relatively evenly split between teams batting first and chasing.

The forecast calls for cool conditions around 20 degrees Celsius with high humidity and light shower rain, plus light winds and full cloud cover, which could aid swing and make powerplay batting tricky.

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Our Prediction

Adelaide Strikers Women are our favourites to win this encounte. The Strikers have a stronger overall balance, greater consistency in their opening performances and a bowling attack that should be capable of exploiting Brisbane's batting weaknesses.

For a fuller look at our model lean and reasoning when we call the winner, see our match prediction and tips.

Bet on Adelaide Strikers Women to win.