By Larissa Nicholson
The second season of the Women's Big Bash League begins this weekend with six matches over two days at North Sydney Oval. Here's who to watch and how to watch them.
Saturday 10 December
Melbourne Stars and Australian captain Meg LanningCredit: Michael Dodge - CA
10am
Hobart Hurricanes v Perth Scorchers
Both teams were semi-finalists last season, so expect high-quality cricket. The Hurricanes will again be joined by top order batter Heather Knight, who was recently elevated to the England captaincy.
North Sydney Oval 2
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1.45pm
Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Renegades
A new-look Renegades team hopes to get off to a good start after finishing last in the inaugural WBBL season, with four wins and 10 losses.
North Sydney Oval 1
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6.15pm
Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars
Last year's champions play the Stars, led by one of the world's best batters, Australian captain Meg Lanning.
North Sydney Oval 1
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Meg Lanning in action last year.Credit: Getty Images
Sunday 11 December
10am
Melbourne Renegades v Adelaide Strikers
The Strikers boosted their ranks this year with former England skipper and cricketing legend Charlotte Edwards, who is the leading run-scorer in women's ODI history.
North Sydney Oval 2
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Renegade Molly Strano is caught short against Sydney thunder last season Credit: Getty Images
10.45am
Perth Scorchers v Hobart Hurricanes
Superstar all-rounder Suzie Bates, captain of New Zealand, will skipper the Scorchers this year.
North Sydney Oval 1
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2pm
Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat
Ellyse Perry has been in phenomenal batting form, with 17 half-centuries in her past 23 ODIs. She captains last season's runners up, the Sixers, as they try to go one better.
North Sydney Oval 1
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