WBBL 2025: Know About The Squads, Players Of All The Teams

After a thrilling conclusion to WBBL Season 10, where the Melbourne Renegades lifted their maiden title, attention has now turned to the upcoming WBBL Season 11. With the Player Movement Window officially closed, teams have already begun reshaping their squads, making key signings and strategic changes. Three notable players have switched clubs, and all eight franchises are now free to sign more local talent. The Hobart Hurricanes also have the opportunity to add one more overseas player ahead of the draft, giving them added flexibility.
While some teams like Sydney Thunder and the reigning champions Melbourne Renegades, have made early power moves, others, such as the Melbourne Stars and Perth Scorchers, still have significant gaps to address. The overseas player draft will play a crucial role in shaping the final team squads. As excitement builds, WBBL|11 promises to be another competitive and action-packed season. Here’s a closer look at how each team is currently shaping up.

WBBL 2025 Squads

The WBBL 2025 squad includes some of the best players in women's cricket at the moment. Let's have a look at the eight participating teams and the players who will be participating in this tournament.

Adelaide Strikers

WBBL 2024 finish: Seventh (3 wins, 6 losses, 1 no result)
Coach: Luke Williams
Contracted players: 7

• Darcie Brown
• Anesu Mushangwe
• Tahlia McGrath (captain)
• Maddie Penna
• Megan Schutt
• Amanda-Jade Wellington
• Laura Wolvaardt

Off contract: Jemma Barsby, Maggie Clark, Ellie Johnston, Eleanor Larosa, Katie Mack, Bridget Patterson

WBBL 2024 overseas players: Smriti Mandhana (India), Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa), Orla Prendergast (Ireland)

The Strikers had a poor season after winning the title two years in a row. Most of their key players are still with the team. However, Katie Mack and Bridget Patterson might attract offers from other clubs, while Laura Wolvaardt has signed a two-year deal as an overseas player.

Brisbane Heat

WBBL 2024 finish: Runners-up
Coach: Mark Sorell
Contracted players: 9

• Nadine de Klerk
• Sianna Ginger
• Lucy Hamilton
• Nicola Hancock
• Grace Harris
• Jess Jonassen
• Charli Knott
• Grace Parsons
• Georgia Redmayne

Off contract: Bonnie Berry, Lucy Bourke, Mikayla Wrigley

Out: Laura Harris (to Thunder)

Other WBBL 2024 overseas players: Shikha Pandey (India), Jemimah Rodrigues (India), Lauren Winfield-Hill (England - replacement player)

Laura Harris has bid adieu to Heat after 10 years and has now joined Sydney Thunder. Jess Jonassen has been re-signed for two more years. Brisbane now needs a new power hitter to strengthen their middle order.

Hobart Hurricanes

WBBL 2024 finish: Fourth (lost in The Knockout)
Coach: Jude Coleman
Contracted players: 7

• Heather Graham
• Ruth Johnston
• Lizelle Lee
• Hayley Silver-Holmes
• Lauren Smith
• Molly Strano
• Elyse Villani

Off contract: Nicola Carey, Zoe Cooke, Tabatha Saville, Amy Smith, Rachel Trenaman, Callie Wilson

Other WBBL 2024 overseas players: Chloe Tryon (South Africa), Danni Wyatt-Hodge (England), Suzie Bates (New Zealand - replacement player), Kathryn Bryce (Scotland - associate rookie)

Notably, Lizelle Lee is now a local player after becoming an Australian permanent resident. This allows the Hurricanes to sign one more overseas player. They are yet to re-sign several experienced players.

Melbourne Renegades

WBBL 2024 finish: Champions
Coach: Simon Helmot
Contracted players: 7

• Emma de Broughe
• Tess Flintoff (new signing from Stars)
• Ella Hayward
• Milly Illingworth
• Hayley Matthews
• Georgia Prestwidge
• Naomi Stalenberg

Off contract: Sarah Coyte, Josie Dooley, Nicole Faltum, Sophie Molineux, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham, Courtney Webb

WBBL 2024 overseas players: Alice Capsey (England), Deandra Dottin (West Indies), Linsey Smith (England - replacement player), Tara Norris (USA - associate rookie)

The Renegades became the WBBL champions for the first time last season. They’ve added talented young player Tess Flintoff from the Stars, while Hayley Matthews has extended her deal for two more years.

Melbourne Stars

WBBL 2024 finish: Eighth (2 wins, 7 losses, 1 NR)
Coach: Andrew Christie (new)
Contracted players: 8

• Sophie Day
• Kim Garth
• Marizanne Kapp
• Meg Lanning
• Rhys McKenna
• Ines McKeon
• Sophie Reid
• Annabel Sutherland

Off contract: Maisy Gibson, Liv Henry, Sasha Moloney

Out: Tess Flintoff (to Renegades), Hasrat Gill (to Thunder)

Other WBBL 2024 overseas players: Yastika Bhatia (India), Deepti Sharma (India)

The Stars have a new head coach. They also lost two exciting players Flintoff and Gill. Still, they have strong names like Lanning, Kapp, and Sutherland on contract. The management will look to regroup after finishing last in the previous season.

Perth Scorchers

WBBL 2024 finish: Fifth (missed finals)
Coach: Becky Grundy
Contracted players: 7

• Chloe Ainsworth
• Sophie Devine
• Amy Edgar
• Mikayla Hinkley
• Ebony Hoskin
• Alana King
• Beth Mooney

Off contract: Stella Campbell, Piepa Cleary, Maddy Darke, Carly Leeson, Lilly Mills, Chloe Piparo

Other WBBL 2024 overseas players: Dayalan Hemalatha (India), Amy Jones (England), Brooke Halliday (New Zealand - replacement player), Ni Made Putri Suwandewi (Indonesia - associate rookie)
The Scorchers had several batting collapses last season. Coach Grundy would want a full list review. Ebony Hoskin, who was a bright spot last edition has been signed for two more seasons. The team has some big names this season, but would need better support around them.

Sydney Sixers

WBBL 2024 finish: Sixth
Coach: Matthew Mott (new)
Contracted players: 8

• Caoimhe Bray
• Maitlan Brown
• Lauren Cheatle
• Ashleigh Gardner
• Alyssa Healy
• Elsa Hunter
• Amelia Kerr
• Courtney Sippel

Off contract: Erin Burns, Mathilda Carmichael, Isabella Malgioglio, Kate Pelle, Ellyse Perry, Kate Peterson

Other WBBL 2024 overseas players: Hollie Armitage (England), Sophie Ecclestone (England), Sarah Bryce (Scotland - associate rookie)
Interestingly, Ellyse Perry is currently off contract, and fans are wondering if she will remain with the Sydney Sixers. Healy and Burns missed most of the season, which affected the team’s match results. Young batter Elsa Hunter has joined the main list after a good WNCL season. The Sixers will need to find their old winning form.

Sydney Thunder

WBBL 2024 finish: Third (lost in The Challenger)
Coach: Lisa Keightley
Contracted players: 10

• Chamari Athapaththu
• Sam Bates
• Hannah Darlington
• Hasrat Gill
• Laura Harris
• Anika Learoyd
• Phoebe Litchfield
• Taneale Peschel
• Georgia Voll
• Tahlia Wilson

Off contract: Ella Briscoe, Sienna Eve, Saskia Horley, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Claire Moore

Other WBBL 2024 overseas players: Georgia Adams (England), Shabnim Ismail (South Africa), Heather Knight (England)
Thunder made smart moves in the player window. They brought in Laura Harris and Hasrat Gill. Chamari Athapaththu has also been signed on a long-term deal. The big question now is whether they will retain Heather Knight or Shabnim Ismail in the overseas draft.

Conclusion

As WBBL 2025 approaches, all eight teams are actively shaping their squads with a mix of strategic signings and important re-signings. WBBL 2025 players are some of the best in women's cricket. Some teams, like the Renegades and Thunder, have made bold early moves, while others still have key gaps to fill. With the overseas draft yet to come, expect more exciting changes ahead. Fans can look forward to another thrilling season filled with fresh talent, experienced stars, and fierce competition.