Since it started in 2015, the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) has become one of the top women’s T20 cricket leagues in the world. Each year, the league features exciting matches and showcases some of the best cricketing talent.
In this blog, you'll find a complete list of WBBL winners from 2015 to 2024, including who won each season and who finished as the runner-up. We’ll also highlight key players from each season, such as the team captains, Man of the Match, and Player of the Series.
We’ve included a summary of how many titles each team has won, so you can see which teams have been the most successful. As the current 2023-24 season continues, we will update the list with the latest champion.
The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) has been a thrilling competition since its inception in 2015. Here’s a comprehensive look at the winners, runners-up, and standout performers over the years.
Women’s Big Bash League Winners & Runners List (2015 – Present)
Season | Winner | Runner-Up |
2015-16 | Sydney Thunder | Sydney Sixers |
2016-17 | Sydney Sixers | Perth Scorchers |
2017-18 | Sydney Sixers | Perth Scorchers |
2018-19 | Brisbane Heat | Sydney Sixers |
2019-20 | Brisbane Heat | Adelaide Strikers |
2020-21 | Sydney Thunder | Melbourne Stars |
2021-22 | Perth Scorchers | Adelaide Strikers |
2022-23 | Adelaide Strikers | Sydney Sixers |
2023-24 | TBD | TBD |
Women’s Big Bash League Winners List with Captain, Man of the Match, and Player of the Series
Season | Winner | Captain | Man of the Match | Player of the Series |
2015-16 | Sydney Thunder | Alex Blackwell | Ellyse Perry | Meg Lanning |
2016-17 | Sydney Sixers | Ellyse Perry | Sarah Aley | Meg Lanning |
2017-18 | Sydney Sixers | Ellyse Perry | Sarah Coyte | Ellyse Perry |
2018-19 | Brisbane Heat | Kirby Short | Beth Mooney | Ellyse Perry |
2019-20 | Brisbane Heat | Kirby Short | Beth Mooney | Sophie Devine |
2020-21 | Sydney Thunder | Rachael Haynes | Heather Knight | Sophie Devine |
2021-22 | Perth Scorchers | Sophie Devine | Marizanne Kapp | Sophie Devine |
2022-23 | Adelaide Strikers | Tahlia McGrath | Deandra Dottin | Ashleigh Gardner |
2023-24 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
BBL Champions: By Every Team
Team | Number of Titles | Seasons Won | |
Sydney Sixers | 2 | "2016-17 | 2017-18" |
Brisbane Heat | 2 | "2018-19 | 2019-20" |
Sydney Thunder | 2 | "2015-16 | 2020-21" |
Perth Scorchers | 1 | 2021-22 | |
Adelaide Strikers | 1 | 2022-23 |
FAQs
What team has the most WBBL wins?
The Sydney Sixers, Brisbane Heat, and Sydney Thunder each have the most WBBL wins, with 2 titles each.
What is the salary cap in WBBL?
As of the latest updates, the salary cap for each WBBL team is AUD 1.3 million. This cap is designed to ensure a competitive balance among the teams.
Which team has won the WBBL titles in 2023-2024?
The winner of the WBBL 2023-2024 season has not been determined yet, as the season is still ongoing.