Match 18: Melbourne Renegades Women vs ACT Meteors Women | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming

The Melbourne Renegades Women and ACT Meteors Women are set to lock horns in the 18th match of the T20 Spring Challenge 2025, to be played at Blacktown Olympic Park No. 2 Oval in Sydney, on October 27, 2025, starting 9:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST). Both teams have had different trajectories so far — the Meteors are searching for consistency after a shaky start, while the Renegades are buzzing with momentum following their recent wins over the Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder.

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

ACT Meteors Women’s Cricket Team

Olivia Porter, Rachel Carroll, Shivani Mehta, Annie Wikman, Carly Leeson, Georgia Elwiss, Grace Dignam, Stella Wilde, Zoe Cooke, Grace Lyons, Paris Bowdler, Amy Hunter, Angelina Genford, Gabrielle Sutcliffe, Holly Ferling

Players to watch out:

Emma de Broughe

Emma de Broughe has been outstanding with both control and breakthroughs for the Melbourne Renegades Women, grabbing 5 wickets in 3 matches at an average of 9.80. Her best figures of 2/8 underline her knack for timely wickets in key moments. Bowling economically at 6.12, she’s effectively restricted opponents in the middle overs. De Broughe’s rhythm and accuracy have boosted the Renegades’ bowling strength.

Nicole Faltum

Nicole Faltum has contributed 77 runs from 3 innings for Melbourne Renegades Women, boasting a steady average of 25.66 and a swift strike rate of 120.31. Her best effort was a well-paced 52, helping her set the tone at the top. Faltum’s run-scoring ability in the powerplay has given her side solid starts. With a half-century already to her credit, she remains important for the Renegades in key situations.

Carly Leeson

Carly Leeson of ACT Meteors Women has scored 69 runs in 3 innings, maintaining an average of 23.00 and a strike rate of 118.96. Leeson’s top score of 46 reflects her ability to build partnerships and keep the scoreboard ticking. Her contributions have added depth to ACT’s batting, often steadying the innings when needed. Consistent performances like hers are crucial for the Meteors’ campaign in this tournament.

Grace Dignam

Grace Dignam has impressed with her bowling efforts for ACT Meteors Women, bagging 4 wickets in 3 matches at an average of 19.75. Her best performance of 3/26 showed her ability to impact games under pressure. With an economy rate of 7.18, Dignam has maintained a steady presence while providing crucial breakthroughs. Her tidy spells have added valuable depth to ACT’s bowling attack.

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:

The weather is expected to have patchy rain with temperatures ranging roughly between 13°C and 23°C. Light rain showers are likely with a low chance of rainfall. The day will have mild and generally comfortable temperatures typical of late October in Sydney.

Fantasy Playing XI:

Annie Wikman, Carly Leeson, Georgia Elwiss, Grace Dignam, Zoe Cooke, Gabrielle Sutcliffe, Courtney Webb, Emma de Broughe, Naomi Stalenberg, Samara Dulvin, Nicole Faltum

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