Sydney Sixers Women (SYSW) are all set to face Perth Scorchers Women (PRSW) in the Challenger of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 at the North Sydney Oval in Sydney on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Let’s break down with expert insights, team performance, pitch report, betting tips, and our SYSW vs PRSW challenger match prediction. Who will win today’s challenger match?
Team Performance
Sydney Sixers Women:
The Sixers booked their Challenger spot with a thrilling 1-run victory over the Strikers on December 7, where Ellyse Perry’s brilliant century powered them to 173/4 and secured 2nd place on the points table. They’ve already faced the Scorchers this season back on November 9 and absolutely crushed them by 10 wickets, chasing down 109 in just 12.5 overs. That match was all about dominance – skipper Ashleigh Gardner ripped through with 5/15 (her best figures this season) while Sophia Dunkley smashed 61 off 40 and Perry chipped in with 47 off 37 to make it look easy.
With experienced hitters like Perry and Dunkley in the line-up, the Sixers have proven they can handle pressure and put up competitive totals or chase them down when it matters. Gardner’s bowling form has been lethal, giving them early breakthroughs and tight overs when needed, and that last-ball win has brought serious momentum into this knockout clash. The only concern is their heavy reliance on Perry and Dunkley – if those two don’t fire, the middle order hasn’t been tested enough under pressure, and in a do-or-die Challenger, that could be risky.
Perth Scorchers Women:
The Scorchers are flying into this Challenger after smashing the Melbourne Stars by 28 runs in the Knockout on December 9, and they’ve got all the momentum right now. They’ve won 5 of their last 6 matches – that’s the kind of form you want heading into a knockout game. In that elimination final, they posted a competitive 173/5 with Katie Mack and Beth Mooney doing the damage upfront, then their bowlers backed it up perfectly by keeping the Stars to 145.
What stands out is how they’ve turned their season around – they were wobbling mid-season but have caught fire at exactly the right moment. With experienced campaigners like Mooney and Mack in the line-up, they’ve got batters who thrive under pressure and can handle any situation, whether they’re setting a target or chasing one down. That knockout win shows they’ve got the mental toughness for high-pressure cricket, and their recent run of wins has them believing they can go all the way. The worry is their top order – if Mack and Mooney don’t get going, the rest of the batting can look fragile and they might struggle to put up big scores. Playing at the SCG instead of home in Perth could work against them too, and against a dangerous Sixers attack, they can’t afford any slip-ups because one bad session could end their campaign.
SYSW vs PRSW • Challenger • Womens Big Bash League 2025
Match: SYSW vs PRSW • Challenger • Womens Big Bash League 2025
Series: WBBL 2025
Date: 11/12/2025
Time: 7:10 PM LOCAL, 8:10 AM GMT, 1:30 PM IST
Venue: North Sydney Oval, Sydney
Streaming: Jio Hotstar and Star Sports Network
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Weather Report:
- Temperature: 21.1°C
- Humidity: 60%
- Rain: 75% Rain of chance
- Wind direction: SW
- Wind speed: 15.8 KPH
Pitch Report: North Sydney Oval
North Sydney Oval’s going to be a belter for batting, but don’t be surprised if we see some early wickets. The pitch has good pace and bounce, which means once you’re set, you can really go after the bowling. Plus, the boundaries are pretty short here, so clearing them isn’t too tough – we’re talking scores around 170 on average.
The pacers will fancy their chances early though, there’s usually a bit of swing and seam movement with the new ball, so they could grab a few wickets upfront. After that, it settles down and becomes a lot easier to bat on, though the spinners might get something out of it as the ball gets older. Toss is going to matter big time – captains generally want to bowl first here because using those early conditions helps, plus chasing under lights gets harder as dew comes into play. Looking at recent games, teams batting first have actually had more success, so whoever wins that toss needs to think carefully about their call.
SYSW vs PRSW — WBBL Head-to-Head Records
Total matches played: 34
Perth Scorchers Women: 23
Sydney Sixers Women: 10
Tie / No Result: 1 Tie
First-Ever WBBL Match Between SYSW vs PRSW
Date: December 12, 2015
Result: Sydney Sixers Women chased the target, scoring 108/5 in 18.5 overs
Most Recent WBBL Match
Date: November 09, 2025
Result: Sydney Sixers Women won by 10 wickets
SYSW vs PRSW– Probable Playing XI (Challenger, WBBL 2025)
| Sydney Sixers Women | Perth Scorchers Women |
|---|---|
| Alyssa Healy (wk) | Beth Mooney (wk) |
| Sophia Dunkley | Katie Mack |
| Ellyse Perry | Sophie Devine (c) |
| Ashleigh Gardner (c) | Amy Edgar |
| Erin Burns | Paige Scholfield |
| Amelia Kerr | Chloe Piparo |
| Emma Manix-Geeves | Mikayla Hinkley |
| Maitlan Brown | Alana King |
| Lauren Cheatle | Freya Kemp |
| Caoimhe Bray | Lilly Mills |
| Courtney Sippel | Chloe Ainsworth |
Today match Prediction: Team chasing are favourites to win today’s Challenger WBBL 2025 Match.
Expert cricket betting prediction for SYSW vs PRSW Challenger Match 2025
- Who will win the toss Today: PRSW win the toss and elect to Bowl.
- Top Batter Performance: Ellyse Perry
- Top Bowler Performance: Alana King
- Cricket betting tips: PRSW are favourites to win today’s Challenger WBBL 2025 match.
Disclaimer: This prediction is given by author expert Insights, analysis, and personal insights. Please use it as a reference and make your own informed decisions before placing any bets or forming conclusions.