WBBL Fantasy Tips for the Next Match Day
Thursday, 29 October 2026. Captain and vice-captain picks, must-have players and a suggested XI for all 2 matches, with IST start times. Updated as squads and team news change.
Melbourne Renegades Women v Sydney Thunder Women
Must-picks: Hayley Matthews (MRW), Deandra Dottin (MRW), Phoebe Litchfield (STW), Georgia Voll (STW).
Suggested XI: Nicole Faltum, Deandra Dottin, Annie Wikman, Milly Illingworth, Hayley Matthews, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Lauren Bell, Hannah Darlington, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll.
This XI leans 7-4 towards MRW, which is a deliberate bet rather than a hedge. Hayley Matthews takes the armband. If MRW are rolled over cheaply, most of your score goes with them. If you want to de-risk it, swap one MRW middle-order batter for the equivalent slot on the other side before the toss.
Melbourne Stars Women v Hobart Hurricanes Women
Must-picks: Annabel Sutherland (MSW), Kim Garth (MSW), Chinelle Henry (HHW), Nicola Carey (HHW).
Suggested XI: Amy Jones, Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Annabel Sutherland, Zoe Samuel, Kim Garth, Dani Gibson, Chinelle Henry, Nicola Carey, Linsey Smith.
This XI leans 7-4 towards MSW, which is a deliberate bet rather than a hedge. Annabel Sutherland takes the armband. If MSW are rolled over cheaply, most of your score goes with them. If you want to de-risk it, swap one MSW middle-order batter for the equivalent slot on the other side before the toss.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who should I captain in WBBL fantasy today?
MRW v STW: Hayley Matthews as captain and Phoebe Litchfield as vice-captain. MSW v HHW: Annabel Sutherland as captain and Chinelle Henry as vice-captain.
What time do WBBL 2026 matches start in India?
MRW v STW starts at 10:10 am IST; MSW v HHW starts at 1:40 pm IST.
Is WBBL Season Fantasy free to play?
Yes. Season Fantasy on CricketDream is free: pick 11 players on a 100 Cr budget, with 150 transfers across the tournament.
When should I finalise my WBBL fantasy team?
Before the first ball of the match. Check the playing XI at the toss, because late changes and rotation can matter in a short season.