Match 3 of the T20 Spring Challenge 2025 brings a spirited contest between Sydney Thunder Women and Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Meteors at the scenic North Sydney Oval. Scheduled for October 21, the game will be played at North Sydney Oval, Sydney, starting 9:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Sydney Thunder Women’s Cricket Team
Anika Learoyd, Emily Powell, Laura Harris, Olivia Maxwell, Tara French, Alex Mavros, Ella Briscoe, Eva Ragg, Hasrat Gill, Tahlia Wilson, Samantha Bates, Stella Campbell, Taneale Peschel
ACT Meteors’ Women’s Cricket Team
Olivia Porter, Rachel Carroll, Shivani Mehta, Annie Wikman, Carly Leeson, Georgia Elwiss, Grace Dignam, Stella Wilde, Zoe Cooke, Grace Lyons, Paris Bowdler, Amy Hunter, Angelina Genford, Gabrielle Sutcliffe, Holly Ferling
Players to watch out:
Anika Learoyd
Anika Learoyd showcased remarkable determination and skill in the 2024 season, solidifying her status as a reliable top-order batter. Over four matches, she scored 121 runs with the highest score of 60, finishing with an average of 30.25. Her composed approach at the crease allowed her to forge crucial partnerships, and she found the boundary regularly, finishing with a strike rate of 119.80.
Tahlia Wilson
Tahlia Wilson’s performances in the 2024 T20 Spring Challenge captured the attention of fans and pundits alike, as she emerged as one of the highest run-scorers. She notched up 163 runs from four innings, with a personal best of 81, and maintained an average of 54.33. Tahlia’s batting was marked by attacking intent and measured strokes, resulting in a swift strike rate of 118.11.
Carly Leeson
Carly Leeson stood out during the 2024 T20 Spring Challenge season, truly making her mark as a consistent contributor with the bat. Featuring in four matches, she amassed a total of 148 runs, including the highest score of 68* maintaining an average of 49.33. Her performances were highlighted by her ability to play pivotal knocks under pressure, and her impressive strike rate of 128.69 emphasized her value in accelerating the scoring.
Grace Dignam
Grace Dignam shone in the 2024 T20 Spring Challenge, finishing among one of the season’s leading wicket-takers bagging 8 wickets to her name with best bowling figures of 3 for 16. Her pinpoint variations and disciplined line-and-length troubled opponents, securing crucial breakthroughs for Grace Dignam’s team. She consistently chipped away at the opposition, delivering impactful spells when the pressure was on.
Pitch:
North Sydney Oval usually offers a flat, true pitch that is ideal for batting with small boundaries promoting high scores. Seamers may find early movement, but it gets easier for batters as the match progresses. Teams generally prefer batting first to take advantage of the surface. Expect a high-scoring contest if batters settle in early.
Weather:
Sydney’s weather 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:
Annie Wikman, Carly Leeson, Georgia Elwiss, Grace Dignam, Zoe Cooke, Amy Hunter, Anika Learoyd, Laura Harris, Tahlia Wilson, Samantha Bates, Stella Campbell
Match Details:
Date – October 21, 2025
Time – 9:00 AM IST
Venue – North Sydney Oval, Sydney
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on cricket.com.au.
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