Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars and will go head-to-head in match no. 11 of the T20 Spring Challenge 2025, scheduled for the 25th of October 2025, at North Sydney Oval, Sydney, starting 4:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Brisbane Heat Women enter this clash on the back of two convincing wins and currently lead the T20 Spring Challenge points table. Meanwhile, the Melbourne Stars Women face a must-win battle after losing both of their opening games, leaving them at the bottom of the standings.
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 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
Players to watch out:
Lucinda Bourke
Lucinda Bourke has contributed 47 runs from 2 innings with an average of 23.50 in the tournament so far. With a top score of 36, she has shown glimpses of potential, striking at 79.66 with 3 fours. Bourke’s contributions in the middle order have been valuable for her team.
Nicola Hancock
Nicola Hancock has been a key wicket-taker for Brisbane Heat, claiming 5 wickets in 2 innings at an excellent average of 7.80. She has maintained a strike rate of 6.0 and economy of 7.80, with best figures of 3/27. Hancock continues to lead their bowling attack with great control in powerplay overs.
Meg Lanning
Meg Lanning has been in impressive form in the T20 Spring Challenge 2025, scoring 110 runs in 2 innings at an average of 55.00. She boasts a strike rate of 129.41 with a top score of 70 and has hit 13 fours. Lanning remains a key batter for her side, providing stability and aggression at the top.
Sasha Moloney
Sasha Moloney has impressed with both bat and ball in the T20 Spring Challenge 2025, scoring 85 runs at a strike rate of 137.09. With the ball, she has picked up 3 wickets in 2 matches at an economy of 6.63, best figures of 2/25. Her all-round impact has been vital for Melbourne Stars’ strong start.
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.
Weather:
Sydney’s weather will be mild and mostly dry with temperatures from 16°C to 25°C. Winds will be light to moderate with some cloud cover. Rain chances are very low, making it a pleasant day overall.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Lucy Bourke, Charli Knott, Sianna Ginger, Georgia Redmayne, Mikayla Wrigley, Nicola Hancock, Meg Lanning, Danielle Gibson, Sasha Moloney, Georgia Prestwidge, Ella Hayward
Match Details:
Date – October 25, 2025
Time – 4:30 AM IST
Venue – North Sydney Oval, Sydney
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on cricket.com.au.
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