Sydney Sixers Women and Sydney Thunder Women will renew their rivalry in Match 12 of the T20 Spring Challenge 2025 at the North Sydney Oval, on October 25, starting 9:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST). Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance in the tournament so far, each winning their opening game but then suffering a setback in their second outing.
Squads:
Sydney Sixers Women’s Cricket Team
Claire Moore, Elsa Hunter, Frankie Nicklin, Lucy Finn, Mathilda Carmichael, Caoimhe Bray, Erin Burns, Lauren Kua, Emma Manix-Geeves, Kate Pelle, Courtney Sippel, Kate Peterson, Lauren Cheatle, Maitlan Brown
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
Players to watch out for:
Maitlan Brown
Maitlan Brown has bagged 4 wickets from 2 matches in the tournament, recording best figures of 3/27. She averages 12.50 with the ball and keeps things tight with a 6.25 economy rate. Her brisk pace has made her a consistent threat through the middle overs.
Emma Manix-Geeves
Emma Manix-Geeves has shown solid form with the bat in the T20 Spring Challenge 2025, scoring 38 runs from 2 innings at an average of 38.00. Her highest score of 29* came at a brisk strike rate of 135.71. With 7 boundaries to her name, she has provided important runs in the middle order. Manix-Geeves’ composed batting adds depth and stability to the Sixers’ lineup.
Samantha Bates
Samantha Bates has shown great accuracy for Sydney Thunder, taking 4 wickets in 2 innings at an average of 10.25. She has an economy rate of 5.72 and best figures of 3/18. Bates’ precision and flight continue to trouble batters on slower surfaces.
Olivia Maxwell
Olivia Maxwell has scored 49 runs in her 2 innings at an average of 24.50 during the T20 Spring Challenge. She has a strike rate of 83.05 and a top score of 30. Maxwell’s starts give her team momentum, and she provides depth in the batting lineup.
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 chance is very low, making it a pleasant day overall.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Mathilda Carmichael, Emma Manix-Geeves, Kate Pelle, Kate Peterson, Lauren Cheatle, Maitlan Brown, Anika Learoyd, Laura Harris, Olivia Maxwell, Samantha Bates
Match Details:
Date – October 25, 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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