The highly anticipated T20 Spring Challenge 2024 is set to kick off on October 11, 2024, and promises an action-packed tournament featuring some of the best talent in women’s cricket. This exciting new addition to Australia’s domestic cricket calendar will see teams from all eight Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) franchises, along with an ACT Meteors team, competing for glory. The competition runs until October 20, 2024, and fans can look forward to 18 thrilling matches, including the semi-finals and final.
In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the T20 Spring Challenge 2024, including the schedule, squad lists, and how to watch the matches live. If you’re a cricket fan, you won’t want to miss out on this fantastic tournament!
Introduction to the T20 Spring Challenge 2024
The T20 Spring Challenge 2024 is a new and exciting tournament introduced by Cricket Australia to ensure that domestic women’s cricket remains competitive and engaging. With the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) being reduced from 14 to 10 matches per team for the 2024-25 season, this competition provides an additional platform for teams to showcase their skills.
The tournament will feature teams from all eight WBBL franchises, as well as a team from the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), known as the ACT Meteors. Each team will play four matches during the 18-game league stage, and the top four teams will qualify for the semi-finals. The two winners of the semi-finals will face off in the final on October 20, 2024, to determine the tournament champion.
With big names like Georgia Redmayne, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Meg Lanning, and Lizelle Lee participating, the T20 Spring Challenge is set to deliver high-quality cricket and memorable moments.
Full T20 Spring Challenge 2024 Schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the T20 Spring Challenge 2024:
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 11 October 2024 | Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat | North Sydney Oval, Sydney |
| 11 October 2024 | Melbourne Renegades v Hobart Hurricanes | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide |
| 11 October 2024 | Sydney Sixers v ACT Meteors | North Sydney Oval, Sydney |
| 11 October 2024 | Adelaide Strikers v Perth Scorchers | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide |
| 12 October 2024 | ACT Meteors v Melbourne Stars | North Sydney Oval, Sydney |
| 12 October 2024 | Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide |
| 12 October 2024 | Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat | North Sydney Oval, Sydney |
| 12 October 2024 | Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide |
| 13 October 2024 | Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars | Allan Border Oval, Sydney |
| 14 October 2024 | ACT Meteors v Brisbane Heat | Allan Border Oval, Sydney |
| 14 October 2024 | Hobart Hurricanes v Perth Scorchers | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide |
| 15 October 2024 | Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars | Hurstville Oval, Sydney |
| 15 October 2024 | Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Renegades | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide |
| 16 October 2024 | ACT Meteors v Hobart Hurricanes | Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park |
| 16 October 2024 | Adelaide Strikers v Brisbane Heat | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide |
| 16 October 2024 | Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers | Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park |
| 17 October 2024 | Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers | Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park |
| 17 October 2024 | Melbourne Renegades v Melbourne Stars | Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park |
| 19 October 2024 | Semi-final 1: TBD v TBD | Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park |
| 19 October 2024 | Semi-final 2: TBD v TBD | Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park |
| 20 October 2024 | Final: TBD v TBD | Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park |
T20 Spring Challenge 2024: Full Squad Lists
Here is a detailed list of the squads for each participating team:
ACT Meteors Squad
- Carly Leeson (c)
- Alisha Bates
- Paris Bowdler
- Zoe Cooke
- Grace Dignam
- Holly Ferling
- Angelina Genford
- Amy Hunter
- Grace Lyons
- Shivani Mehta
- Chelsea Moscript
- Gabrielle Sutcliffe
- Annie Wikman
Adelaide Strikers Squad
- Jemma Barsby
- Maggie Clark
- Emmerson Filsell
- Paris Hall
- Ellie Johnston
- Eleanor Larosa
- Katie Mack
- Anesu Mushangwe
- Courtney Neale
- Annie O’Neil
- Bridget Patterson
- Madeline Penna
- Amanda-Jade Wellington
Brisbane Heat Squad
- Georgia Redmayne (c)
- Charli Knott (vc)
- Lily Bassingthwaighte
- Lucinda Bourke
- Sianna Ginger
- Lilli Hamilton
- Lucy Hamilton
- Nicola Hancock
- Laura Harris
- Kira Holmes
- Ruby Strange
- Lauren Winfield-Hill
- Mikayla Wrigley
Hobart Hurricanes Squad
- Elyse Villani (c)
- Nicola Carey
- Heather Graham
- Ruth Johnston
- Emma Manix-Geeves
- Tabatha Saville
- Hayley Silver-Holmes
- Lauren Smith
- Molly Strano
- Callie Wilson
- Lizelle Lee
Melbourne Renegades Squad
- Sarah Coyte (c)
- Emma de Brough
- Tia Davidge
- Samara Dulvin
- Nicole Faltum
- Poppy Gardner
- Ella Hayward
- Milly Illingworth
- Sara Kennedy
- Bronte Leishman
- Georgia Prestwidge
- Naomi Stalenberg
- Courtney Webb
Melbourne Stars Squad
- Sophie Day
- Tess Flintoff
- Maisy Gibson
- Hasrat Gill
- Olivia Henry
- Meg Lanning
- Rhys McKenna
- Sasha Moloney
- Indigo Noble
- Mia Perrin
- Sophie Reid
- Zoe Samuel
- Holly Spencer
Perth Scorchers Squad
- Chloe Piparo (c)
- Chloe Bartholomew
- Charis Bekker
- Zoe Britcliffe
- Stella Campbell
- Maddy Darke
- Bhavi Devchand
- Mikayla Hinkley
- Shay Manolini
- Rebecca McGrath
- Ines McKeon
- Lilly Mills
- Morgan Pires
Sydney Sixers Squad
- Mathilda Carmichael (c)
- Caoimhe Bray
- Maitlin Brown
- Erin Burns
- Lauren Cheatle
- Lucy Finn
- Elsa Hunter
- Lauren Kua
- Isabella Malgioglio
- Frankie Nicklin
- Kate Pelle
- Kate Peterson
- Eva Ragg
- Courtney Sippel
Sydney Thunder Squad
- Tahlia Wilson (c)
- Georgia Adams
- Jade Allen
- Samantha Bates
- Ella Briscoe
- Hannah Darlington
- Sienna Eve
- Ebony Hoskin
- Sammy-Jo Johnson
- Anika Learoyd
- Claire Moore
- Taneale Peschel
- Georgia Voll
Where to Watch the T20 Spring Challenge 2024 Live
Fans can enjoy the T20 Spring Challenge 2024 matches live on the following platforms:
- Kayo Sports (Live Streaming)
- Cricket.com.au (Live Streaming and updates)
- CA Live App (Live Streaming on mobile devices)
With these platforms, cricket fans across Australia and beyond can keep up with all the action from the tournament.
The T20 Spring Challenge 2024 promises to be a thrilling event, showcasing the depth and talent in women’s cricket in Australia. From top-notch players to exciting fixtures, this tournament has everything to keep cricket enthusiasts hooked. Make sure you don’t miss a moment of the action and tune in to watch your favorite teams compete for the title!
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