The second match of the 2025 T20 Spring Challenge will see Melbourne Renegades Women lock horns with Brisbane Heat Women at Cricket Central, Sydney. The setting promises an early-season test of intent for both teams—Brisbane, looking to pick up where they left off, finishing runners-up last season, and Melbourne, eager to turn things around after a forgettable outing in 2024.
Squads:
Brisbane Heat Women’s Cricket Team
Annie O’Neil, Clodagh Ryall, Filippa Suesee, Lucy Bourke, Ayaka Stafford, Charli Knott, Lucy Hamilton, Sianna Ginger, Georgia Redmayne, Mikayla Wrigley, Bonnie Berry, Lily Bassingthwaighte, Nicola Hancock
Melbourne Renegades Women’s Cricket Team
Courtney Webb, Emma de Broughe, Naomi Stalenberg, Olivia Henry, Samara Dulvin, Jasmine Nevins, Tess Flintoff, Zoe Samuel, Charli Mclennan, Nicole Faltum, Charis Bekker, Milly Illingworth, Sarah Coyte
Players to watch out:
Georgia Redmayne
Georgia Redmayne tallied 208 runs in 5 innings last season, at a strong average of 41.60. Her top score of 96 narrowly missed out on a century and came with a strike rate of 144.44. She registered one fifty and sent 34 fours to the fence. A consistent performer, Redmayne was a pillar at the top for Brisbane Heat.
Charli Knott
Charli Knott made 110 runs from 6 innings at an average of 22.00 last season. Her best effort was a quickfire 30, with a strike rate of 103.77. She didn’t notch up any fifty but struck 12 fours and 3 sixes. She picked up 6 wickets from as many outings, maintaining an economy rate of 5.62. Knott’s contributions provided crucial support in the middle order for Brisbane.
Courtney Webb
Courtney Webb amassed 149 runs in 4 matches at an average of 37.25 last season. Her top score of 39 came with an explosive strike rate of 160.21, the highest in the top 20. She hit 26 fours but did not register a fifty or a six throughout the season. Webb’s aggressive intent at the crease proved valuable for the Melbourne Renegades.
Emma de Broughe
Emma de Broughe scored 119 runs in the 2024 season across 4 innings at an average of 29.75. Her highest score was 54, and she struck at an impressive 146.91 strike rate. She registered one half-century and found the boundary with 16 fours. A key contributor in the middle order, de Broughe brought both stability and urgency.
Pitch:
The pitch at Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park, is known for being firm and lively, offering a fair balance between bat and ball. Fast bowlers enjoy good pace and consistent bounce, especially early on, while batters find value for their shots thanks to the even surface and quick outfield. As conditions settle, it becomes a more batting-friendly track suited for high-scoring encounters.
Weather:
Sydney’s tomorrow is forecast to be mostly cloudy and mild, with temperatures between 18°C and 21°C and a small chance of light rain. Humidity will be moderate, and winds gentle, so playing conditions should be comfortable with only minimal interruption risk.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Courtney Webb, Emma de Broughe, Samara Dulvin, Tess Flintoff, Nicole Faltum, Sarah Coyte, Charli Knott, Lucy Hamilton, Sianna Ginger, Georgia Redmayne, Mikayla Wrigley
Match Details:
Date – October 21, 2025
Time – 4:30 AM IST
Venue – Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on cricket.com.au.
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