Melbourne Stars Women will take on Hobart Hurricanes Women in the ninth match of the T20 Spring Challenge 2025 on October 24, at the Blacktown International Sportspark in Sydney, starting at 4:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
This fixture promises an intense contest as Melbourne Stars, known for their balanced and experienced squad led by Meg Lanning, look to capitalize on their batting and bowling strengths. Meanwhile, the Hobart Hurricanes, captained by Elyse Villani, bring competitive recent form with emerging talents aiming to upset the Stars and climb the points table in this tightly contested tournament.
Squads:
Melbourne Stars Women’s Cricket Team
Meg Lanning, Ines McKeon, Indigo Noble, Danielle Gibson, Sasha Moloney, Georgia Prestwidge, Ella Hayward, Mia Perrin, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day, Jasmine Kamboj
Hobart Hurricanes Women’s Cricket Team
Elyse Villani, Rachel Trenaman, Tabatha Saville, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Nicola Carey, Ruth Johnston, Caitlin Mair, Lizelle Lee, Ava Curtis, Callie Wilson, Lauren Smith, Mia Barwick, Molly Strano
Players to watch out:
Meg Lanning
Lanning showcased her class with a solid 70 in her only outing, striking at 137.25. Her composed knock featured 9 boundaries and anchored the innings for her team. She was a standout for the team in the season opener. Her form and experience continue to make her a standout batter in crucial matches.
Sasha Moloney
Sasha Moloney has made a strong impact with her reliable off spin, securing key breakthroughs for her team in the middle overs. Moloney’s ability to swing matches with quick wickets has been crucial, particularly in tight contests. Her figures of 2 wickets for 25 runs in her last outing underscore her consistency and value as an experienced campaigner.
Ruth Johnston
Ruth Johnston contributed 41 runs in 2 matches, with the top score of 21*. Batting with consistency, she handled pressure situations well for the Hurricanes. A strike rate of 93.18 underlines her steady, risk-free approach up the order. Johnston’s starts have laid a solid foundation at the top for the Hurricanes campaign.
Molly Strano
Molly Strano continues to prove why she’s one of Australia’s premier T20 spinners, topping the wicket charts in this tournament with 6 wickets to her name. Recognized for her match-winning spells, including the best performance of 4 wickets for 9 runs. Her control and guile have led to a superb strike rate, reflecting her status as a top-tier bowler.
Pitch:
The pitch at Blacktown Olympic Park No 2 Oval in Sydney typically features a well-maintained grass surface conducive to balanced cricket. It is known to offer a fair contest between bat and ball with good bounce and pace, favoring fast bowlers early on while also allowing spinners to come into play as the match progresses.
Weather:
Sydney will experience sunny skies with a high temperature of around 23°C and a low near 13°C. Rainfall is expected to be minimal, around 0.1 mm, making it a dry and pleasant day, promising a complete game of cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Meg Lanning, Danielle Gibson, Sasha Moloney, Georgia Prestwidge, Ella Hayward, Elyse Villani, Rachel Trenaman, Nicola Carey, Ruth Johnston, Lizelle Lee, Molly Strano
Match Details:
Date – October 24, 2025
Time – 4:30 AM IST
Venue – Blacktown International Sportspark, Sydney
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on cricket.com.au.
