Thunder to face Sixers for First Nations T20 Cup

Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers will go head-to-head in men's and women's 20-over matches at Blacktown International Sports Park on Wednesday, February 26, with the winners claiming the First Nations T20 Cup.

Proudly supported by Homestar Finance, the event celebrates cricket, culture, and community while showcasing the talent of NSW’s top First Nations cricketers.  

Sydney Thunder reaffirms its commitment to inclusivity by strengthening the connection between First Nations peoples and cricket—past, present, and future.  

First Nations T20 Cup 

Where: Blacktown International Sports Park 
When: Wednesday, February 26 
Who:  
8.30am – Sydney Thunder Women v Sydney Sixers Women 
1.00pm – Sydney Thunder Men v Sydney Sixers Men 

Sydney Thunder Women’s Squad 

Julie Muir – Wiradjuri 
Amanda Bellamy - Wiradjuri 
Callee Black – Wiradjuri 
Kylie Chant - Dharawal
Tammie Croker – Wiradjuri 
Carlie Gilly – Wiradjuri 
Aimee Ravot – Wiraduri 
Iriaka Ross – Juru & Bindal People 
Maddison Spence – Wiradjuri 
Loretta Stanley – Wiradjuri 
Taleha Urszulak – Dhawaral/Wadi Wadi  

Sydney Thunder Men’s Squad 

Marty Jeffrey (c) – Tubba-Gah Wiradjuri
James Britnell – Tharawal
Adam Burton – Kamilaroi 
Cameron Duroux – Gumbaynggirr 
Damien Duroux – Gumbaynggirr 
Aaron Gator – Ngemba 
Riley Ingram – Kamilaroi/Yuin 
Stewart Kapeen – Bundjalung 
Jaylen Mallawaratchy – Wiradjuri 
Jacob Murphy – Dharawal 
Byron Taylor – Dharawal / Wadi Wadi 
Liam Urszulack –Dharawal / Wadi Wadi 
Keaton Walters – Gamilaroi & Ngemba 
James Whiting – Wiradjuri 

Ilias Pavlopoulos, Co-Founder and COO of  ColCap Financial Group and Homestar Finance spokesperson, said: 

“We value sportsmanship, inclusivity, and teamwork, which are embodied in cricket. 

“We are honoured to continue our support of the T20 First Nations Cup and congratulate the selected players.” 

Live scoring will be available on the Play Cricket Website ACCESS HERE  

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