The Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) is the top domestic T20 cricket league for women in Australia. Each of the 8 teams that compete represents a different state or territory. Fast-paced action, thrilling matches, and the chance to see some of the top female cricket players in the world compete are all hallmarks of the WBBL.
Dates | 27 October 2024 – 1 December 2024 |
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Cricket format | Twenty20 |
Tournament format(s) | Double round-robin and knockout finals |
Host(s) | Australia |
Participants | 8 |
Each club will play three opponents twice and the other teams once in the competition, which has been reduced to 40 regular-season games. While the third and fourth-place teams will play in an elimination round, the top team in the rankings will advance directly to the Final. The Challenger winner advances to the Final, while the winner of the Eliminator will play the Challenger's second-place team.
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The 8 teams participating in WBBL 2024 are:
WBBL 2024 looks to be another thrilling season with lots of entertainment and excellent cricket. Fans may anticipate seeing some of the top female cricket players in the world, such as Alyssa Healy, Meg Lanning, and Ellyse Perry. Numerous young, gifted players who are establishing themselves will also compete in the competition.
The WBBL is broadcast live on television and online in Australia. The Seven Network, 7plus, Fox Sports, and Kayo Sports will all carry live coverage of the drafts.
Adelaide Strikers - Smriti Mandhana (India), Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa), Orla Prendergast (Ireland)
Brisbane Heat - Jemimah Rodrigues (India), Shikha Pandey (India), Nadine de Klerk (South Africa)
Hobart Hurricanes - Danni Wyatt-Hodge (England), Chloe Tryon (South Africa), Lizelle Lee (South Africa), Suzie Bates (New Zealand)
Melbourne Renegades - Deandra Dottin (West Indies), Hayley Matthews (West Indies), Alice Capsey (England)
Melbourne Stars - Deepti Sharma (India), Marizanne Kapp (South Africa), Yastika Bhatia (India)
Perth Scorchers - Sophie Devine (New Zealand), Amy Jones (England), Hemalatha Dayalan (India)
Sydney Sixers - Sophie Ecclestone (England), Amelia Kerr (New Zealand), Hollie Armitage (England)
Sydney Thunder - Heather Knight (England), Shabnim Ismail (South Africa), Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka), Georgia Adams (England)