Here are the Match Predictions for T20 Spring Challenge 2025, Match 9 – Melbourne Stars Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women and Match 10 – Melbourne Renegades Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women, to be played on the 23rd of October at the Blacktown Olympic Park No 2, Sydney.
Match Prediction – Melbourne Stars Women v Hobart Hurricanes Women
Current Form Melbourne Stars Women:
Melbourne Stars Women are currently placed at the bottom most position on points table with 1 loss to their credit.
The top run scorer for Melbourne Stars Women in the T20 Spring Challenge 2025 is Meg Lanning with 70 runs to her name.
The top wicket taker for Melbourne Stars Women in the T20 Spring Challenge 2025 is Sasha Maloney with 2 scalps under her belt.
Melbourne Stars Women have lost their previous match against Adelaide Strikers Women by 7 wickets.
Melbourne Stars Women batted first and they got off to a terrible start. They were reduced to 10 for 2 in the 5th over itself. After that phase, Meg Lanning showcased all her experience and smashed the loose deliveries of Maggie Clark. That one over changed the course of the game. Lanning made 70 off 51 balls while Sasha Maloney also played her part with a knock of 35 runs as Melbourne Stars Women managed to get to 143 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Adelaide Strikers Women lost the wicket of Bridget Patterson early on in the innings. After her dismissal, Ellie Johnston and Madeline Penna played brilliantly. They scored 36 and 48 runs respectively to seal the deal in favor of Adelaide Strikers Women. Eleanor Larosa also played her part and scored 33 important runs to help Adelaide Strikers Women get home in the 19th over with 3 wickets in hand.
Current Form Hobart Hurricanes Women:
Hobart Hurricanes Women are currently placed at the 2nd position on points table with 1 win and 1 loss to their credit.
The top run scorer for Hobart Hurricanes Women in the T20 Spring Challenge 2025 is Nicola Carey with 69 runs to her name.
The top wicket taker for Hobart Hurricanes Women in the T20 Spring Challenge 2025 is Molly Strano with 6 scalps under her belt.
Hobart Hurricanes Women have won their previous match against Sydney Thunder Women by 5 wickets.
Sydney Thunder Women batted first and they posted a total of 92 before being bowled out. Tahlia Wilson and Anika Learoyd disappointed and got out for cheap scores. Olivia Maxwell held her ground and scored 30 runs but wickets kept falling in regular succession around her and she couldn’t really take off in her innings. Molly Strano showcased all her experience with the ball. She picked up 4 wickets for 9 runs and helped bowl Sydney Thunder Women out for a small total of 92.
During the chase, Hobart Hurricanes Women also got off to a terrible start. They lost 3 early wickets and looked to be in deep waters. However, Ruth Johnston and Hayley Silver Holmes had their back. Johnston made 21 while Holmes smashed 20 runs in just 18 balls to help Hobart Hurricanes Women get over the line in the 16th over itself with 5 wickets in hand.
Batting Stats WOMENT20
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Melbourne Stars Women
Sophie Day, Maisy Gibson, Dani Gibson (OS), Ella Hayward, Jasmine Kamboj, Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Ines McKeon, Sasha Moloney, Indigo Noble, Mia Perrin, Georgia Prestwidge, Sophie Reid
Hobart Hurricanes Women
Mia Barwick, Nicola Carey (vc), Ava Curtis, Ruth Johnston, Lizelle Lee, Caitlyn Mair, Tabatha Saville, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Lauren Smith, Molly Strano, Rachel Trenaman, Elyse Villani (c), Callie Wilson
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Hobart Hurricanes Women
Who will win?- Hobart Hurricanes Women
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Nicola Carey (Hobart Hurricanes Women), Ines Mckeon (Melbourne Stars Women)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Molly Strano (Hobart Hurricanes Women), Sasha Maloney (Melbourne Stars Women)
Most Sixes – Lizelle Lee (Hobart Hurricanes Women), Danielle Gibson (Melbourne Stars Women)
Player of the Match- Nicola Carey (Hobart Hurricanes Women)
Team Scores Batting first – Hobart Hurricanes Women 135+, Melbourne Stars Women 125+
Match Handicap: Hobart Hurricanes Women
Match Prediction – Melbourne Renegades Women v Adelaide Strikers Women
Current Form Adelaide Strikers Women:
Adelaide Strikers Women are currently placed at the 3rd position on points table with 1 win and 1 loss to their credit.
The top run scorer for Adelaide Strikers Women in the T20 Spring Challenge 2025 is Madeline Penna with 103 runs to her name.
The top wicket taker for Adelaide Strikers Women in the T20 Spring Challenge 2025 is Amanda Jade Wellington with 2 scalps under her belt.
Adelaide Strikers Women have lost their previous match against Australian Capital Territory Women by 7 runs.
Australian Capital Territory Women batted first and they posted a total of 126 for 8 in 20 overs. Carly Leeson was the lone warrior at the top as wickets kept falling in regular succession at the other end. Australian Capital Territory Women found themselves in a lot of bother at 99 for 5 in the 17th over. It was Holly Ferling, who scored important 9 runs in just 4 balls to help Australian Capital Territory Women get to 126 on a tough pitch to bat on.
During the chase, Adelaide Strikers Women got off to a terrible start. They lost the important wickets of Ellie Johnston and Bridget Patterson early on in the innings. Madeline Penna then made 55 important runs to keep Adelaide Strikers Women in the game. However, the rest of the batters simply consumed too many deliveries and didn’t deliver the power punch. Despite Madeline Penna staying not at 55, she failed to take Adelaide Strikers Women over the line as they eventually fell short by 7 runs.
Current Form Melbourne Renegades Women:
Melbourne Renegades Women are currently placed at the 8th position on points table with 1 loss to their credit.
The top run scorer for Melbourne Renegades Women in the T20 Spring Challenge 2025 is Naomi Stalenberg with 28 runs to her name.
The top wicket taker for Melbourne Renegades Women in the T20 Spring Challenge 2025 is Sarah Coyte with 2 scalps under her belt.
Melbourne Renegades Women have lost their previous match against Brisbane Heat Women by 3 wickets.
Melbourne Renegades Women batted first and they posted a total of 85 before being bowled out. They couldn’t get off an ideal start and they were reduced to 26 for 3 in the 7th over itself. Naomi Stalenberg was the lone warrior as she scored 28 runs but she didn’t get enough support from the other batters. Wickets kept falling in regular succession and Melbourne Renegades Women couldn’t stage a comeback after that. They were eventually bowled out for 85.
During the chase, Brisbane Heat Women lost 3 early wickets and looked in deep waters. The pitch was really difficult to bat on and Brisbane Heat Women felt it too. Mikayla Wrigley took the responsibility of taking her team over the line. She scored 30 runs and won the game for Brisbane Heat Women in the last over with 3 wickets in hand.
Wicket Takers WOMENT20
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Melbourne Renegades Women
Charis Bekker, Sarah Coyte, Emma de Broughe, Samara Dulvin, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Olivia Henry, Milly Illingworth, Charli McLennan, Jasmine Nevins, Zoe Samuel, Naomi Stalenberg, Courtney Webb (c)
Adelaide Strikers Women
Jemma Barsby, Maggie Clark, Emmerson Filsell, Ellie Johnston, Eleanor Larosa, Isabella Malgioglio, Anesu Mushangwe, Courtney Neale, Bridget Patterson, Madeline Penna, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Ella Wilson, Elizabeth Worthley
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Melbourne Renegades Women
Who will win?- Melbourne Renegades Women
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Naomi Stalenberg (Melbourne Renegades Women), Eleanor Larosa (Adelaide Strikers Women)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Sarah Coyte (Melbourne Renegades Women), Anesu Mushangwe (Adelaide Strikers Women)
Most Sixes – Tess Flintoff (Melbourne Renegades Women), Amanda Jade Wellington (Adelaide Strikers Women)
Player of the Match- Tess Flintoff (Melbourne Renegades Women)
Team Scores Batting first – Melbourne Renegades Women 140+, Adelaide Strikers Women 130+
Match Handicap: Melbourne Renegades Women
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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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