Both Brisbane Heat Women and Melbourne Renegades Women have shown consistent form throughout the T20 Spring Challenge 2025, finishing second and third in the group stage with three wins from four matches respectively. The two teams will go head-to-head in the 2nd semi-final, on October 29, at Cricket Central, Sydney, starting 9:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
The Heat’s performances have been anchored by solid batting and disciplined bowling, with Lucy Bourke leading the run charts for the Heat with 95 runs. Melbourne Renegades Women, on the other hand, have also impressed, with Courtney Webb and Tess Flintoff being crucial in setting the tone with the bat, and Sarah Coyte with the ball.
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 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
Players to watch out:
Lucinda Bourke
Bourke has scored 95 runs in 4 games, maintaining a strike rate of 89.62 for Brisbane. Her top score of 36 underlines useful lower-order contributions. She’s played important supporting roles in stabilizing the Heat’s innings.
Lucy Hamilton
Hamilton has been efficient with 5 wickets from 4 games at an impressive average of 11.40. Her best of 4/8 came in a clutch spell, dismantling her opponents. At an economy of 4.50, she’s emerging as a key young bowling talent for Brisbane.
Courtney Webb
Webb has tallied 131 runs in 4 outings at a strike rate of 133.67. Her consistent top-order performances (HS 69) have powered Melbourne’s batting. She blends fluency with aggression, anchoring crucial innings for the Renegades.
Sarah Coyte
Coyte has claimed 5 wickets in 4 matches with her best figures being 2/5. Averaging 16.00 and maintaining a 6.15 economy, she’s been steady and dependable. Her experience adds balance and depth to Melbourne’s bowling attack.
Pitch:
The pitch at Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park, is known for being firm and lively, offering a fair balance between bat and ball. Fast bowlers enjoy good pace and consistent bounce, especially early on, while batters find value for their shots thanks to the even surface and quick outfield.
Weather:
Expect moderate rain with a high of around 18°C and a low of about 14°C, making it cooler and wetter than usual for late October. Rainfall could be significant, so expect delays and interruptions.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Lucy Bourke, Charli Knott, Lucy Hamilton, Georgia Redmayne, Nicola Hancock, Courtney Webb, Emma de Broughe, Tess Flintoff, Zoe Samuel, Nicole Faltum, Sarah Coyte
Match Details:
Date – October 29, 2025
Time – 9:00 AM IST
Venue – Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on cricket.com.au.
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