Sydney Thunder head coach Lisa Keightley has named an unchanged 13-player squad for her team’s clash with the Sydney Sixers at the SCG on Sunday, November 10 (1:40pm start).
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Keightley has made one change to the squad, with all-rounder Ella Briscoe replacing spinner Sienna Eve.
Thunder will be looking to continue their good run of form, following consecutive wins over the Hobart Hurricanes, Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat.
Fast bowler Taneale Peschel, who made her Thunder WBBL debut in the team’s win over the Heat, spoke about the rivalry with the Sixers:
“I’ve watched it from the outside and know that there’s rivalry amongst the girls. They’re obviously quite tight knit when they’re in NSW colours but when they step out in two different colours, the rivalry is quite big.”
Speaking about Thunder’s form, Peschel said:
“I think our group is gelling really well together. When we're out on the field, it really feels like we’re all together and everyone is contributing. It’s great to be a part of.”
Sydney Thunder squad v Sydney Sixers:
Phoebe Litchfield (C) (18)
Chamari Athapaththu (99)
Sam Bates (34)
Ella Briscoe (35)
Hannah Darlington (25)
Shabnim Ismail (89)
Sammy-Jo Johnson (58)
Heather Knight (5)
Anika Learoyd (4)
Claire Moore (85)
Taneale Peschel (6)
Georgia Voll (13)
Tahlia Wilson (21)
Tickets are available to purchase here, with free entry for all Thunder members.
Fans can watch the match live on Channel 7, 7Plus, Fox Cricket and Kayo on Sunday, November 10 from 1:40pm AEDT.
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
Remaining Sydney Thunder WBBL|10 Fixtures (all times AEDT)
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