Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL)

Iconic events and intense rivalries across the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL)'s opening seasons helped shape its growing stature in the women's game. Looking back at the key moments from each edition shows how the competition has developed since its launch.

Past Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) Editions

• WBBL|11 (2025-2026)

  The WBBL11 season, held from 9 November to 13 December 2025, showcased high-quality cricket through a double round-robin structure followed by knockout finals, culminating in the Hobart Hurricanes winning their maiden championship. Playing the final in Hobart, the Hurricanes defeated the Perth Scorchers by 8 wickets in a confident chase that reflected their strong all-round season. The edition maintained solid crowd engagement and rising digital viewership, supported by expanded coverage in India that helped bring more attention to WBBL matches and teams. With competitive balance across the eight teams and improved commercial momentum, WBBL11 reinforced the league’s growing stature in global women’s T20 cricket.

• WBBL|10 (2024-2025)

  WBBL10 ran from 27 October to 1 December 2024 and delivered a tightly contested season across eight franchises in a single round-robin format followed by the Eliminator, Challenger and Final. The Melbourne Renegades claimed their first title after defeating Brisbane Heat in a rain-affected decider, capping a campaign built on consistency and disciplined bowling. The season recorded meaningful growth in viewership and attendance, with ratings rising by around 15 percent and crowds increasing by roughly 10 percent, helping strengthen the league’s commercial footprint. With more Indian broadcasters integrating WBBL highlights into prime-time slots, the competition continued to build a wider audience among Indian cricket fans.

• WBBL|09 (2023-2024)

  With a nail-biting three-run victory over Brisbane Heat, the Adelaide Strikers successfully defended their WBBL championship in what many are describing as the most dramatic season to date. With thrilling turns and nail-biting endings, the final was an event to see. Thanks to the 56 games in the season and the broadcast nature of each game, fans were able to see the action like never before. The high quality and competitiveness of the matches helped strengthen the WBBL's reputation as one of the leading women's T20 competitions.

• WBBL|08 (2022-2023)

  With their first WBBL championship, the Adelaide Strikers started a new chapter in their story. They emerged victorious in a nail-biting final against the Sydney Sixers. The Sixers lost in the championship game after dominating the league with an unprecedented 11 victories. Bowlers Megan Schutt and Amanda-Jade Wellington led the Strikers' collective effort, which was crucial. There was no obvious supremacy this season; simply fantastic cricket, highlighting the unpredictable character of the league. The dramatic finish and strong performances throughout the season added to the competition's appeal among cricket fans in India and beyond.

• WBBL|07 (2021-2022)

  In a resolute last effort, the Perth Scorchers ended their championship drought by beating the Adelaide Strikers. The Melbourne Renegades' Harmanpreet Kaur, an Indian superstar, was crowned the tournament's most valuable player for her strong performances in every area. Her achievements greatly increased the league's profile in India, helping attract wider attention to WBBL cricket and its international players. The league's growing global appeal attracted more sponsors and a more diverse fan base, particularly as leading international players continued to raise the standard of competition.

• WBBL|06 (2020-2021)

  The WBBL showed remarkable agility in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic's difficulties this season. Despite all of the matches taking place in a bio-secure hub in Sydney, the cricket was still of the highest standard. After beating the league-leading Melbourne Stars, the Sydney Thunder won their second championship. In the championship game, the Thunder bowled with pinpoint accuracy, and breakout player Hannah Darlington garnered a lot of attention. The WBBL further solidified its position as one of the most prominent women's cricket leagues globally with 36 matches shown on television.

• WBBL|05 (2019-2020)

  Defending champion Brisbane Heat cruised to a resounding victory against the Strikers. At the end of this season, the WBBL adopted a more standalone scheduling approach from the men's BBL, giving the women's competition greater room to build its own identity. With this new approach, the women's league was able to seize the limelight on its own, which increased sponsorship, media attention, and fan enthusiasm. As a result of players like Jess Jonassen and Georgia Redmayne's significant contributions, the competition started to attract regular spectators and viewers on television.

• WBBL|04 (2018-2019)

  The first-ever WBBL sell-out audience occurred at the Drummoyne Oval this season, and admission fees were instituted at some sites for the first time this season. After a nail-biting final, the Brisbane Heat won their first WBBL championship by defeating the Sydney Sixers. New champions were about to be revealed by the Heat, thanks to Beth Mooney's heroics at the top of the order and a well-rounded bowling assault. The league's performance this season proved it was no longer referred to as a developing league, but rather a top-tier competition in its own right.

• WBBL|03 (2017-2018)

  Once again defeating the Perth Scorchers, the Sydney Sixers extended their domination with a back-to-back title. The Sixers were victorious because of Perry's magnetic presence and the explosive play of Alyssa Healy. Sarah Coyte was chosen the game's most valuable player after her spectacular final effort, which ended the match. The Sixers' charm on the court served as an example for aspiring teams, and their stability and star power contributed to the development of a devoted fan base.

• WBBL|02 (2016-2017)

  The Sydney Sixers made history this season when they defeated the Perth Scorchers in the final to win their first championship. Ellyse Perry guided the Sixers to a remarkable tournament performance, showcasing their depth and consistency. Top retainers were raised to $65,000 as Cricket Australia reacted to the league's rising popularity by substantially upping player compensation. The league's competitiveness increased as a result of more players committing full-time, thanks to the financial boost, and professional women's cricket in Australia was eventually born.

• WBBL|01 (2015-2016)

  With much anticipation, the first Women's Big Bash League got underway. In a thrilling final, crosstown rivals Sydney Sixers were defeated by three wickets, and the first winners, Sydney Thunder, were announced. Remarkably high TV viewership was a testament to the tournament's impact, even if player salaries were small, ranging from $3,000 to $10,000. The men's BBL helped capture attention and set the stage for future expansion with its joint schedule. Players of note who were instrumental in Thunder's victory include Alex Blackwell and Rene Farrell.