England stars set for Women’s Big Bash

Some of England’s biggest stars will be in action down under, as the 11th edition of the Women’s Big Bash (WBBL) kicks off on Sunday. 

WBBL|11 will see a host of England internationals, including Sophie Ecclestone (Adelaide Strikers), Nat Sciver-Brunt (Hobart Hurricanes) and Heather Knight (Sydney Thunder), playing alongside their Australian counterparts and other huge names from around the world. The competition begins with a repeat of last season’s final, as defending champions, Melbourne Renegades, take on Brisbane Heat.

England’s Alice Capsey has been drafted by the Renegades and will be looking to show off her big-hitting prowess from the off, alongside promising batter and star of The Hundred, Davina Perrin.

Ecclestone, the world’s number one ranked T20 bowler, is joined by fellow England international, Tammy Beaumont in Adelaide, with their first game coming on Monday morning against a Melbourne Stars side containing Amy Jones and Dani Gibson.

Sophia Dunkley will team up with New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr at Sydney Sixers, before their respective national sides do battle at Derby on Wednesday 20 May 2026, with Kerr’s compatriate, Sophie Devine, set to represent Perth Scorchers.

The full squad lists can be found by clicking the button below.

England return to Derby in 2026!

England return to The Central Co-op County Ground for two huge international fixtures next summer and tickets are on sale now.
The first international fixture to land in Derby on Wednesday 20 May is England versus New Zealand in a T20I clash. With the Black Ferns current T20 World Cup champions, it’s sure to be a stern test as England prepare for their home World Cup campaign, commencing in June.

On Thursday 3 September, Ireland will be welcomed to The Central Co-op County Ground to face off against England in a One-Day International. Ireland are up and coming in the ICC rankings, having inflicted defeat over Pakistan over the summer.

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