T20 Spring Challenge 2026 | 12-Oct-2026 09:00 AM | Hurstville Oval
MLSW 78/10 (15)
SYTW 79/3 (9.4)
Sydney Thunder Women won by 7 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Finn* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emily Powell | 9 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 64.29 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys McKenna* | 2.4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6.75 |
| Aanliya Cheeran | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 |
Last Wicket:Laura Harris c Prestwidge b Rhys McKenna 6(5) - 78/3 in 9.4 ov.
Sydney Thunder Women vs Melbourne Stars Women
Melbourne Stars Women — Innings 1 (78/10 in 15 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys McKenna b Samantha Bates | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Meg Lanning (c) c and b Jemma Barsby | 12 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 | |
| Carly Leeson c Nicola Hancock b Samantha Bates | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 120 | |
| Indigo Noble st Tahlia Wilson b Jemma Barsby | 20 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 90.91 | |
| Naomi Stalenberg b Hasrat Gill | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 | |
| Georgia Prestwidge run out (HJ Darlington) | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 | |
| Zoe Samuel c and b Jemma Barsby | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Aarna Patel (wk) c Nicola Hancock b Samantha Bates | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 61.54 | |
| Aanliya Cheeran b Jemma Barsby | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 | |
| Maisy Gibson not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Sophie Day c Anika Learoyd b Jemma Barsby | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 78 | 10 wkts, 15 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicola Hancock | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Samantha Bates | 3 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 4.7 |
| Hasrat Gill | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Hannah Darlington | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 5 |
| Jemma Barsby | 3 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 3.3 |
| Lucy Finn | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Rhys McKenna & Meg Lanning | 7 | 12 |
| Carly Leeson & Meg Lanning | 19 | 12 |
| Indigo Noble & Meg Lanning | 8 | 14 |
| Indigo Noble & Naomi Stalenberg | 13 | 14 |
| Indigo Noble & Prestwidge | 13 | 10 |
| Zoe Samuel & Prestwidge | 0 | 1 |
| Aarna Patel & Prestwidge | 6 | 9 |
| Aarna Patel & Aanliya Cheeran | 10 | 13 |
| Maisy Gibson & Aanliya Cheeran | 0 | 1 |
| Maisy Gibson & Sophie Day | 2 | 5 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhys McKenna | 1.6 | 7 |
| 2 | Carly Leeson | 3.6 | 26 |
| 3 | Meg Lanning | 6.2 | 34 |
| 4 | Naomi Stalenberg | 8.3 | 47 |
| 5 | Indigo Noble | 10.1 | 60 |
| 6 | Zoe Samuel | 10.2 | 60 |
| 7 | Georgia Prestwidge | 11.5 | 67 |
| 8 | Aarna Patel | 13.6 | 77 |
| 9 | Aanliya Cheeran | 14.1 | 77 |
| 10 | Sophie Day | 14.6 | 79 |
Sydney Thunder Women — Innings 2 (79/3 in 9.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahlia Wilson (c) (wk) c Prestwidge b Sophie Day | 31 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 193.75 | |
| Anika Learoyd c Rhys McKenna b Aanliya Cheeran | 28 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 121.74 | |
| Emily Powell not out | 9 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 64.29 | |
| Laura Harris c Prestwidge b Rhys McKenna | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 | |
| Lucy Finn not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Wides: 5 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 79 | 3 wkts, 9.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Hannah Darlington, Jemma Barsby, Hasrat Gill, Tara French, Nicola Hancock, Samantha Bates | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys McKenna | 2.4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Georgia Prestwidge | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Sophie Day | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6.5 |
| Maisy Gibson | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Zoe Samuel | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Aanliya Cheeran | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Tahlia Wilson & Anika Learoyd | 35 | 17 |
| Emily Powell & Anika Learoyd | 36 | 35 |
| Emily Powell & Laura Harris | 7 | 6 |
| Emily Powell & Lucy Finn | 1 | 0 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tahlia Wilson | 2.5 | 35 |
| 2 | Anika Learoyd | 8.4 | 71 |
| 3 | Laura Harris | 9.4 | 78 |
Match Info
| Match | Sydney Thunder Women vs Melbourne Stars Women |
|---|---|
| Series | T20 Spring Challenge 2026 |
| Time | 12-Oct-2026 09:00 AM |
| Venue | Hurstville Oval Sydney |
| Seating Capacity | 0 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: Sydney Thunder Women vs Melbourne Stars Women (ST-W vs MEL-W)
Sydney Thunder Women will face Melbourne Stars Women in a thrilling match on 12-Oct-2026 in T20 Spring Challenge 2026. The match will be played at Hurstville Oval at 09:00 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on .
Hurstville Oval Pitch Report for ST-W vs MEL-W Match 4 Match
Pitch is expected to be neutral with the help of pacers
Hurstville Oval Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Sydney, AU will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 28°C on the match day with 41% humidity and 16.0 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 74% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Sydney Thunder Women is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Melbourne Stars Women remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in T20 Spring Challenge 2026.
The pitch at Hurstville Oval is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Sydney Thunder Women will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Melbourne Stars Women will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Sydney Thunder Women batting and Melbourne Stars Women bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Sydney Thunder Women showcase its strengths, or will Melbourne Stars Women pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 12-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
