The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 Final is scheduled for Saturday, 13 December 2025 at Ninja Stadium (Blundstone Arena), Hobart, pitting the Hobart Hurricanes Women against the winner of the Challenger match.
Final Details
- Teams: Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Winner of Challenger (Sydney Sixers Women vs Knockout winner).
- Date & Time: 13 December 2025, 7:15 PM AEDT (6:45 AM IST).
- Venue: Ninja Stadium (Blundstone Arena), Hobart – Hobart Hurricanes’ home ground.
- Reserve Day: Sunday, 14 December 2025 (if rain affects play).
Finals Pathway
The WBBL|11 finals structure follows the league’s top-four format:
Hobart Hurricanes earned direct final entry by finishing top of the league table, while Sydney Sixers took second place.
Tournament Context
WBBL|11 runs from 9 November to 13 December 2025 across seven venues (Adelaide Oval, Allan Border Field, Bellerive Oval, Drummoyne Oval, Junction Oval, Karen Rolton Oval, North Sydney Oval, WACA). Melbourne Renegades are the defending champions (won WBBL|10 by 7 runs DLS vs Brisbane Heat).
Hobart Hurricanes Women won their maiden WBBL title by thrashing Perth Scorchers Women by 8 wickets with 30 balls to spare in the Women’s Big Bash League 2025 Final at Ninja Stadium (Blundstone Arena), Hobart on 13 December 2025.
Match Summary
Perth Scorchers batted first after losing the toss and struggled to 137/5 in 20 overs, with Sophie Devine top-scoring on 34 off 29. Hobart Hurricanes chased the target in just 15 overs, finishing on 141/2 led by Lizelle Lee’s explosive 77* off 44 (10×4, 4×6). The Hurricanes topped the league table to earn direct final entry, while Scorchers advanced via the Challenger.
Perth Scorchers Innings: Bowling Restricts Big Scorers
Heather Graham (2/26) and Linsey Smith (2/8) led a clinical Hurricanes bowling attack that choked Perth’s power hitters. Beth Mooney fell for 33 after three drops, while Devine anchored briefly before Lauren Smith broke key partnerships. Paige Scholfield’s 27* provided late resistance, but 137/5 proved insufficient on a good batting track.
Hobart Hurricanes Chase: Lee’s Masterclass
Lizelle Lee blazed to a 32-ball fifty, smashing back-to-back sixes off Alana King into the Ricky Ponting Stand – one of the final’s defining moments. Her 77-run stand with Nat Sciver-Brunt (35 off 27) raced to 49/0 in 5 overs, putting Perth under pressure early. Nicola Carey sealed victory with a boundary, sparking wild celebrations as Hurricanes players charged the field.
Key Highlights Table
Tournament Context & Emotional Finish
Captain Elyse Villani announced her WBBL retirement post-match, calling it a “fairytale finish” for the Hurricanes’ first title (and WBBL double with men’s BBL success). Perth Scorchers captain Devine graciously conceded: “Congratulations to Hurricanes, absolutely out us.” Melbourne Stars remain the only team without a WBBL title since 2015.
