Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie’s First XI Backyard Cricket match kicks off today at Kirribilli House. 

The star-studded lineup will see Kate Ritchie face off with Fitzy as team captains, while Wippa mans the commentary box for the event. 

This year’s list of guests includes Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Smooth FM’s Richard Wilkins, Brett Lee, Mark Ferguson, Dr Andrew Rochford, NSW Premier Chris Minns, Matilda’s player Cortnee Vine, Matt Shirvington, Amy Shark, Nedd Brockmann, Lleyton Hewitt, Ray Meagher and Fitzy’s son Hewie. 

Also along for the match are two Nova listeners, Riley and Josh.

 

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This year, Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie are raising funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities Sydney (RMHCS) and Batyr Australia.

The XI Backyard Cricket match will be available to stream as a mini on kayosports.com.au from Thursday, 5 October, where viewers can see all the best bits.

Updates of the match will be also posted on the Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie Instagram page for listeners to stay updated throughout the day.