Thunder arrived in Hobart on Sunday to prepare for their season opener, which will mark an exciting milestone as Phoebe Litchfield leads the team for the first time as captain.
Taneale Peschel did not make the trip to Hobart due to a minor injury and has been replaced by Paris Bowdler, who joins the squad as a Local Replacement Player.
England’s Heather Knight is travelling with the squad but was not available for selection.
Fellow international Georgia Adams has been included in the squad for the match, alongside WBBL|09 Player of the Tournament Chamari Athapaththu and South African speedster Shabnim Ismail.
Ahead of the clash with the Hurricanes, Keightley shared her thoughts:
“I’m looking forward to starting the campaign with a squad that shows depth and great potential under Phoebe’s leadership. There’s a lot of excitement around the new direction of the club and the fresh energy in this group. I am eager to see them play some high-quality cricket this season.”
Sydney Thunder squad v Hobart Hurricanes:
Phoebe Litchfield (C) (18)
Georgia Adams (55)
Chamari Athapaththu (99)
Sam Bates (34)
Paris Bowdler (12)
Ella Briscoe (35)
Hannah Darlington (25)
Sienna Eve (19)
Shabnim Ismail (89)
Sammy-Jo Johnson (58)
Anika Learoyd (4)
Georgia Voll (13)
Tahlia Wilson (21)
Thunder fans can watch the match live on Fox Cricket and Kayo on Monday, October 28 from 6:10pm (AEDT).
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Sydney Thunder WBBL|10 Squad
Head Coach: Lisa Keightley
Contracted for WBBL|10: Phoebe Litchfield (C), Georgia Adams, Chamari Athapaththu, Sam Bates, Ella Briscoe, Hannah Darlington, Sienna Eve, Saskia Horley, Shabnim Ismail, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Heather Knight, Anika Learoyd, Claire Moore, Taneale Peschel, Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson.
Sydney Thunder WBBL|10 Fixtures (all times AEDT)
Monday, October 28 | v Hobart Hurricanes | Blundstone Arena | 6:10pm
Thursday, October 31 | v Hobart Hurricanes | North Sydney Oval | 7:15pm
Friday, November 1 | v Adelaide Strikers | North Sydney Oval | 3:45pm
Thursday, November 7 | v Brisbane Heat | WACA Ground | 5:05pm
Sunday, November 10 | v Sydney Sixers | SCG | 1:40pm
Tuesday, November 12 | v Perth Scorchers | Drummoyne Oval | 6:10pm
Friday, November 15 | v Perth Scorchers | MCG | 3:45pm
Sunday, November 17 | v Sydney Sixers | Drummoyne Oval | 5:25pm
Wednesday, November 20 | v Melbourne Stars | Drummoyne Oval | 6:10pm
Saturday, November 31 | v Melbourne Renegades | CitiPower Centre | 10:00am