In a landmark moment on the 10th year anniversary of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), 25-year-old wicket-keeper batter Nicole Faltum proudly marked her 100th WBBL appearance on 5th December 2025. Representing the Melbourne Renegades in their match against the Sydney Sixers at the Junction Oval in Melbourne, Faltum was part of a victorious Renegades side that sealed a 6-wicket win under the leadership of skipper Sophie Molineux.
Despite scoring just 1 run off 4 balls in this milestone game, Faltum’s consistent contributions with the bat and behind the stumps throughout the ongoing 11th edition of the tournament continue to be invaluable. She currently holds 153 runs at a strike rate of 130.76 and an average of 30.60 in 8 innings across 10 games for the Renegades, who sit 4th on the points table with 5 wins and 5 losses so far in the campaign.
Nicole Faltum’s journey in the WBBL began back on 5th January 2018, making her debut for the Melbourne Stars against the Adelaide Strikers at Melbourne. Over seven seasons with the Stars, she played 79 matches and 43 innings, scoring 293 runs at a strike rate of 95.75 and an average of 11.26. Though her opportunities with the bat were limited during this phase, her presence as a reliable wicket-keeper added immense value to the team dynamics.
In 2024, Faltum switched allegiances to the Melbourne Renegades, debuting for the franchise on 27th October 2024 against the Sydney Sixers at Adelaide. Since joining the Renegades, she has enjoyed a more prominent role, tallying 289 runs at a significantly improved strike rate of 132.56 and an average of 28.90 in 16 innings over 21 matches.
A standout moment was her unbeaten 66* off 42 balls against her former team, the Melbourne Stars, on 15th November 2024, where her innings, studded with 7 boundaries and a six, powered the Renegades to a tight 9-run victory. That performance earned her the Player of the Match award and highlighted her growth as a dependable middle-order batter.
Overall, across 100 WBBL matches, Nicole Faltum has compiled 582 runs with a strike rate of 111.06 and an average of 16.16, including a half-century on record. Behind the stumps, she has been equally impressive, accounting for 36 catches and 24 stumpings so far in her WBBL career. The Renegades hope to progress to the knockout stages of the competition; however, a Perth Scorchers victory over the Brisbane Heat would knock them out of the playoff race. Faltum’s blend of experience, composure, and agility continues to be central to their ambitions.
With the WBBL now celebrating a decade of showcasing the best in women’s T20 cricket, Nicole Faltum’s 100-match milestone stands as a testament to her resilience and steady rise in one of the world’s most competitive women’s leagues. As the competition progresses towards its climax, all eyes will remain on Faltum to turn her experience into match-winning performances for the Renegades, if they secure a spot in the knockout stages.
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