Thunder winners in WBBL fixture

The tenth edition of the world’s premier women’s domestic T20 league heralds a new era for the game with a new optimised schedule that will see every team play a reduced 10 matches in the regular season, meaning every match will count for more in the battle for finals qualification.

Thunder announced yesterday they would host a festival of cricket at Drummoyne Oval that will feature three exciting home matches in nine days, starting with the Perth Scorchers (Tuesday Nov 12), followed by the Sydney Smash against the Sixers (Sunday Nov 17) and then Melbourne Stars (Wednesday Nov 20). 

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Master coach Lisa Keightley’s squad kick off the season away to Hobart on October 28, before a return clash with the Hurricanes at North Sydney Oval on Thursday October 31 is followed by a showdown with reigning champions Adelaide as part of a double header at the same ground the next day.

Thunder will also be in Sydney for a game against the Sixers at the SCG on Sunday November 17 as part of the WBBL’s Stadium Series, giving Sydney fans blockbuster Sydney Smash matches on successive Sundays.

The team will also play away matches against Brisbane Heat (WACA, Nov 7), Perth Scorchers (MCG, Nov 15) and Melbourne Renegades (Junction Oval, Nov 23).

Sydney Thunder General Manager, Trent Copeland, said the draw was a win for Thunder’s members and fans and the people of Western Sydney.

“We are thrilled that our members and fans have the opportunity to see our WBBL team play at home in Sydney every week of the tournament,” Copeland said.

“The highlight of this will be the three match festival of cricket we will play at Drummoyne Oval in mid-November.

“The Sydney Smash is one of those games on a blockbuster double header Sunday, which will be one of the highlights of the competition league wide, and Drummoyne is one of the most picturesque, family friendly venues in the country.

“We are calling on our fans and cricket fans in general to fill the hill at Drummoyne that day.

“Overall, we have six matches in Sydney, meaning our players will not have to travel for 60 percent of the tournament and our members and fans can get to more of our matches.

“We are building an exciting squad, with the addition of Georgia Voll announced last week, and all of our players will be accessible to supporters at every match, looking to inspire the next generation of Thunder players and fans.” 

Sydney Thunder WBBL|10 Squad (as at July 9): Samantha Bates, Hannah Darlington, Saskia Horley, Anika Learoyd, Phoebe Litchfield, Claire Moore, Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson

Sydney Thunder WBBL|10 Fixture

*Matches are part of the WBBL Stadium Series