The upcoming edition is the 3rd edition of the T20 Spring Challenge, from 12th October 2026. The Hobart Hurricanes have won both the first couple of editions in 2024 and 2025. A total of 9 teams, including 8 WBBL franchises alongside ACT Meteors, will yet again be participating in the upcoming edition. The Spring Challenge is an opportunity for the youngsters to showcase their potential and put their name in the hat for a spot in the starting 11 for that particular franchise in the upcoming 12th edition of the WBBL.
Squads:
Hobart Hurricanes
Ruth Johnston, Tabatha Saville, Ava Curtis, Heather Graham, Amy Smith, Rachel Trenaman, Kate Pelle (WK), Molly Strano, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Ayaka Kato-Stafford, Ella Hayward, Mia Barwick, Ira Aery
ACT Meteors
Grace Lyons (C), Shivani Mehta, Rachel Carroll, Stella Wilde, Brieanna Dillon, Amber Smith, SinghSiingh, Paris Bowdler (WK), Caitlin Mair, Zoe Cooke, Angelina Genford, Anesu Mushangwe, Amy Hunter
Sydney Sixers
Erin Burns (C), Claire Moore, Lauren Kua, Elsa Hunter, Maitlan Brown, Sarah Coyte, Maddy Darke (WK), Caoimhe Bray, Lauren Cheatle, Frankie Nicklin, Stelle Campbell, Courtney Sippel, Juliette Morton
Brisbane Heat
Georgia Redmayne (C, WK), Mikayla Wringley (WK), Filippa Suesee, Lucinda Bourke, Clodagh Ryall, Grace Harris, Charli Knott, Annie O Niel, Sianna Ginger, Sarah Glenn, Lily Bassingthwaighte, Bonnie Berry, Catherine White
Melbourne Renegades
Deandra Dottin, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Milly Illingworth, Sara Kennedy, Hayley Matthews, Sophie Molineux, Olivia Porter, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham, Courtney Webb, Annie Wikman
Perth Scorchers
Chloe Piparo (C), Alyssa Dermody, Amy Edgar, Katie Mack, Chloe Ainsworth, Taneale Peschel, Ines McKeon (WK), Ebony Hoskin, Shay Manolini, Lilly Mills, Ruby Strange, Rebecca McGrath
Sydney Thunder
Laura Harris, Heather Knight, Anika Learoyd, Samantha Bates, Kate McTaggart, Lucy Finn, Hasrat Gill, Tara French, Nicola Hancock, Alexandra Mavros, Tahlia Wilson (WK), Jemma Barsby, Hannah Darlington, Emily Powell, Eva Ragg
Melbourne Stars
Sophie Day, Charlie Dean, Kim Garth, Danielle Gibson, Maisy Gibson, Amy Jones, Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Indigo Noble, Georgia Prestwidge, Zoe Samuel, Annabel Sutherland
Adelaide Strikers
Maia Bouchier, Darcie Brown, Emma de Broughe, Sophie Ecclestone, Ellie Johnston, Eleanor Larosa, Tahlia McGrath, Bridget Patterson, Maddie Penna, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Laura Wolvaardt
Schedule:
12th October 2026 (Monday): Hobart Hurricanes vs ACT Meteors – 4:30 AM IST – Blacktown International Sports Park 2, Blacktown
12th October 2026 (Monday): Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat – 4:30 AM IST – Hurstville Oval, Sydney
12th October 2026 (Monday): Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers – 9 AM IST – Blacktown International Sports Park 2, Blacktown
12th October 2026 (Monday): Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars – 9 AM IST – Hurstville Oval, Sydney
13th October 2026 (Tuesday): Sydney Sixers vs ACT Meteors – 4:30 AM IST – Bankstown Oval, Sydney
13th October 2026 (Tuesday): Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers – 9 AM IST – Bankstown Oval, Sydney
13th October 2026 (Tuesday): Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat – 1:30 PM IST – Bankstown Oval, Sydney
14th October 2026 (Wednesday): Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars – 9 AM IST – Bankstown Oval, Sydney
14th October 2026 (Wednesday): Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes – 1:30 PM IST – Bankstown Oval, Sydney
16th October 2026 (Friday): Brisbane Heat vs ACT Meteors – 9 AM IST – Raby Oval No. 1, Sydney
17th October 2026 (Saturday): Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers – 4:30 AM IST – Blacktown International Sportspark 1, Sydney, Sydney
17th October 2026 (Saturday): Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades – 4:30 AM IST – Blacktown International Sports Park 2, Blacktown
17th October 2026 (Saturday): ACT Meteors vs Melbourne Stars – 9 AM IST – Blacktown International Sports Park 2, Blacktown
17th October 2026 (Saturday): Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers – 9 AM IST – Blacktown International Sportspark 1, Sydney, Sydney
18th October 2026 (Sunday): Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes – 4:30 AM IST – Blacktown International Sports Park 2, Blacktown
18th October 2026 (Sunday): Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers – 9 AM IST – Blacktown International Sports Park 2, Blacktown
18th October 2026 (Sunday): Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers – 9 AM IST – Blacktown International Sportspark 1, Sydney, Sydney
18th October 2026 (Sunday): Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars – 1:30 PM IST – Blacktown International Sportspark 1, Sydney, Sydney
20th October 2026 (Tuesday): Semi-final 1: TBC vs TBC – 4:30 AM IST – Cricket Central, Sydney
20th October 2026 (Tuesday): Semi-final 2: TBC vs TBC – 9 AM IST – Cricket Central, Sydney
21st October 2026 (Wednesday): Final: TBC vs TBC – 8:30 AM IST – Cricket Central, Sydney
Streaming and Broadcasting Details:
Fans can watch the tournament live on Cricket Australia, the CA Live App, and Kayo Sports in Australia. Fans around the world can watch a few games live on the Fancode App and website.
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