The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) is an Australian professional women’s Twenty20 cricket league, established in 2015 by Cricket Australia. The league consists of eight teams, each representing a major city in Australia. The WBBL is the premier women’s cricket competition in Australia, and it has been praised for its high standard of play and its ability to attract top players from around the world.
The current WBBL season is the eighth season of the league. The season began on October 14, 2023, and is scheduled to conclude on February 4, 2024. The defending champions are the Brisbane Heat, who defeated the Sydney Sixers in the final of the 2022-23 season.
The WBBL is a popular competition, and it has a growing fan base both in Australia and around the world. The league is also a valuable asset to Cricket Australia, as it helps to promote the sport of cricket to women and girls.
Here are some of the key dates and events for the current WBBL season:
- October 14, 2023: WBBL season 8 begins
- December 17, 2023: WBBL season 8 pauses for the Christmas and New Year break
- January 5, 2024: WBBL season 8 resumes
- February 4, 2024: WBBL season 8 final
