The upcoming T20 Spring Challenge clash between Sydney Thunder Women and Adelaide Strikers Women promises a thrilling contest at Drummoyne Oval on October 26, 2025, starting 9:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST). Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance in recent matches and will look to strengthen their semifinal hopes in this mid-stage encounter.
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
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:
Laura Harris
Laura Harris has provided the Thunder with much-needed firepower, racking up 63 runs in 3 outings. A strike rate of 225.00 speaks to her aggressive intent, especially with her high score of 48*. Harris’s big hitting in the death overs has swung momentum for her team. Her ability to up the tempo makes her invaluable in T20 cricket.
Samantha Bates
Samantha Bates has continued her fine form for the Thunder, bagging 4 wickets in two matches with best figures of 3/18. Her accuracy and subtle changes in pace have kept opponents guessing. Bates’ experience shines through in key moments with the ball. She’s proving to be a dependable wicket-taker again this season.
Madeline Penna
Madeline Penna tops the charts so far with 126 runs in 3 games, including the best of 55*. She’s illustrated her flair for clean strokes and an ability to convert starts into solid scores. With an average of 126.00, Penna remains the backbone of her side’s batting. Her calmness in chases has made her one to watch this season.
Amanda-Jade Wellington
Amanda-Jade Wellington has been steady for the Strikers, picking 3 wickets in 3 games with the best of 2/26. Her control over spin remains her biggest weapon in middle overs. Though slightly on the expensive side, her breakthroughs have come at crucial times. She has also been handy lower down the order, growing in her all-rounder role.
Pitch:
The Drummoyne Oval in Sydney features a balanced surface that offers a fair contest between bat and ball. Early on, seamers can extract some movement, but as the game progresses, the wicket tends to flatten out, allowing batters to play their strokes freely and spinners also then come into play.
Weather:
The weather in Sydney is forecasted to be partly cloudy with temperatures around 26°C during the day and dropping to 15°C at night. Chances of rain are minimal, ensuring largely clear conditions ideal for cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Anika Learoyd, Emily Powell, Laura Harris, Olivia Maxwell, Tahlia Wilson, Samantha Bates, Bridget Patterson, Ellie Johnston, Madeline Penna, Eleanor Larosa, Amanda-Jade Wellington
Match Details:
Date – October 26, 2025
Time – 9:00 AM IST
Venue – Drummoyne Oval, Sydney
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on cricket.com.au.
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