Melbourne Renegades Women take on Adelaide Strikers Women in match 10 of the T20 Spring Challenge 2025-26 at the Blacktown International Sportspark, on October 24, starting 9:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST). Both teams have shown strong resolve in the tournament so far, with Renegades relying on their robust batting lineup and disciplined bowling attack, while the Strikers boast a squad with emerging talent making impactful contributions.
Squads:
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
Adelaide Strikers Women’s Cricket Team
Bridget Patterson, Ellie Johnston, Madeline Penna, Elizabeth Worthley, Eleanor Larosa, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Jemma Barsby, Ella Wilson, Emmerson Filsell, Maggie Clark, Anesu Mushangwe
Players to watch out:
Naomi Stalenberg
Naomi Stalenberg managed 28 from 23 deliveries in her only game so far. Her innings, laced with 3 fours, came at a brisk strike rate of 121.73. Stalenberg’s aggressive intent is evident, providing instant momentum in the middle. She remains a vital attacking option as the tournament progresses.
Sarah Coyte
Sarah Coyte’s experience shines through with her pivotal bowling spells, as she consistently claims vital wickets in crunch moments. She has taken 2 wickets in the opening encounter, demonstrating an excellent economy and attacking intent. Coyte’s ability to adapt to different match situations and maintain pressure has been invaluable to her team’s strategy.
Ellie Johnston
Ellie Johnston made a quick-fire unbeaten 36 from just 20 balls for Adelaide Strikers in the opening game. With a phenomenal strike rate of 180.00, she accelerated the scoring at the death. Johnston’s ability to find gaps—she hit 7 fours—gives her side a late-innings edge. Her calculative finishing highlights her growing maturity in the middle order.
Eleanor Larosa
Eleanor Larosa is emerging as a promising talent, contributing valuable wickets while maintaining impressive control over her lines. She has picked up 2 wickets with the ball so far and her early tournament performances have highlighted her potential, with consistent showings against high-quality opposition.
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:
Emma de Broughe, Naomi Stalenberg, Samara Dulvin, Tess Flintoff, Nicole Faltum, Sarah Coyte, Bridget Patterson, Ellie Johnston, Madeline Penna, Eleanor Larosa, Amanda-Jade Wellington
Match Details:
Date – October 24, 2025
Time – 9:00 AM IST
Venue – Blacktown Olympic Park No 2 Oval, Sydney
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on cricket.com.au.
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