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All you need to know for the WBBL|11 finals
Who's in?
Hobart Hurricanes were the first team to lock in a finals spot, surging to the top of the Weber WBBL|11 standings with their strongest start to the season in a decade.
It took until the final three matches of the regular season for the remaining three finalists to be decided.
Perth Scorchers looked wobbly early on and had a 2-3 record midway through the regular season. But twin wins over the Renegades, followed by a victory over the winless Heat, plus stumbles from the Stars and Sixers, meant the Scorchers were actually the second team to qualify for finals, ending up in third spot.
Melbourne Stars finished dead last in WBBL|10 but have enjoyed a resurgence this season and while at times they were battling it out with the Hurricanes at the top, they ultimately finished fourth after dropping their final three matches.
The final spot then came down to the final ball of the regular season, as the Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers met in a virtual elimination final. Bridget Patterson's blazing knock threatened to snatch an unlikely win for Adelaide, but Ashleigh Gardner held her nerve at the death to seal a one-run win and the final spot in the finals.
Such was the closeness of the 2-4 spots on the table, that win propelled the Sixers into second spot, and they will host the Challenger.
Weber WBBL|11 standings
| Team | M | W | L | T | N/R | NRR | Ded. | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1
HUR
|
10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.662 | 0 | 15 |
|
2
SIX
|
10 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | -0.313 | 0 | 13 |
|
3
SCO
|
10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -0.132 | 0 | 12 |
|
4
STA
|
10 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0.629 | 0 | 11 |
|
5
REN
|
10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.121 | 0 | 10 |
|
6
STR
|
10 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0.077 | 0 | 9 |
|
7
THU
|
10 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | -0.124 | 0 | 9 |
|
8
HEA
|
10 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | -0.869 | 0 | 1 |
M: Matches played
W: Wins
L: Losses
T: Ties
N/R: No results
NRR: Net Run Rate
Ded.: Deductions
PTS: Total points
Finals structure
The top four advance to the finals in WBBL|11, with the top-ranked team – the Hurricanes – directly progressing to, and hosting, the Final on Saturday, December 13.
Third-ranked Perth Scorchers will host the fourth-ranked Melbourne Stars in the Knockout on Tuesday, December 9, with the winner of that game to then play the second-ranked Sydney Sixers in the Challenger on Thursday, December 11, for a spot in the final.
WBBL|11 finals schedule
The Knockout: Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars, WACA Ground (Tuesday, December 9, 7.45pm AEDT)
The Challenger: Sydney Sixers v winner of the Knockout, North Sydney Oval (Thursday, December 11, 7.15pm AEDT)
The Final: Hobart Hurricanes v winner of the Challenger, Ninja Stadium (Saturday, December 13, 7.15pm AEDT)
*A reserve day on Sunday, December 14 is available for the Final
How to get tickets
Tickets to all WBBL|11 Finals matches go on sale Monday from 10am local time for club members and 12pm to the public in each market, at www.bigbash.com.au.
How to watch
Every match of the WBBL|11 finals will be broadcast live on Channel Seven, 7plus, Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports. There will also be live ball-by-ball radio coverage on the ABC and SEN, which you can listen to via the CA Live app and cricket.com.au.
New this summer, the CA Live app has teamed up with NRMA Insurance so you can listen to radio and commentary streams in real-time with no delay to live play using zero-latency technology. Cricket Radio (both standard and real-time) is available anywhere in Australia in the CA Live match centre, however, some audio streams may be exclusive to fans attending a match. Find out more about Cricket Radio here.
What happens if it rains?
The Final will have a reserve day on December 14. If either of the Knockout or Challenger are washed out, the higher-ranked qualifier will advance.
Form guide
Most recent first (W: win, L: loss, D: no result/abandoned)
Hobart Hurricanes: W W W W W L L W W NR
The Hurricanes made their strongest start to a WBBL season in a decade, winning their first five matches. They had a bit of a mid-season stumble, dropping a game to the Sixers at home then another to the Stars in Melbourne, but bounced back with consecutive wins at Ninja Stadium to cement their spot in the top four.
Sydney Sixers: W L W L W NR W W W
The Sixers had a mixed start to the season, but found their groove in the second half and looked to be peaking at the right time. A stumble against the Renegades in their second-last game meant their finals' hopes came down to Sunday's match against the Strikers, and a thrilling one-run, final-ball win got them through. The high-pressure game leading into finals should stand them in good stead and after they were able to finish in second spot, they also get more of a break before they host the Challenger.
Perth Scorchers: L W L W L W W L W W
The Scorchers had a 2-3 record midway through the regular season, but finished strongly to claim a home finish and third spot on the table. Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine are flying, Katie Mack has strengthened their top order, and while Alana King has not been at her best with a broken finger, the Scorchers attack is still getting the job done.
Melbourne Stars: NR W L W W W W L L L
Three consecutive losses to end the season cost the Stars dearly, as they fell down the table and missed out on the chance to host a final. Instead they have to fly to Perth and they'll need to turn their fortunes around in a hurry, and it's a big ask to win matches in Perth, then Sydney, in the space of three days to make the final.
How to stay up to date
Cricket.com.au, the CA Live and Big Bash apps will have you covered for all the breaking news, match recaps and video highlights through the WBBL|11 finals. We'll also have live scores throughout the match and exclusive coverage each day with reports, interviews and behind-the-scenes insights from our crew following the teams in Hobart, Sydney and Melbourne. You can download either app (or both) by clicking the links above to stay in the know as the Big Bash reaches the business end!
You can also catch up on all the latest news and talking points via The Surge Podcast where host Adam White will be joined by expert panelists and players to dissect all the action from WBBL|11 and preview the finals. Listen and subscribe to The Surge on Spotify and Apple.
You can listen to the entire back catalogue of The Surge below.