Sydney Thunder are ready to take on Brisbane Heat in The Challenger at Allan Border Oval, with an unchanged squad named following a thrilling victory over Hobart Hurricanes on Wednesday night.
Thunder Ready For The Challenger against Heat
The win against the Hurricanes earned Thunder their spot in this do-or-die clash, setting the stage for a high-stakes encounter in Brisbane. A victory in The Challenger will secure Thunder a place in The Final at the MCG on Sunday, December 1, where they’ll vie for the trophy.
The team today arrived in Brisbane, with Head Coach Lisa Keightley confirming the team has had a smooth trip north and is ready to go for tomorrow night's clash.
“We've grown together as a unit, and our performance against the Hurricanes showcased our eagerness to win. We're carrying that momentum into this game, fully aware of what's at stake.
"We set our sights on The Final at the start of this season, and have now put ourselves in a position to get there. I can see that the players are motivated, focused, and determined to take that final step to Melbourne."
Sydney Thunder squad v Hobart Hurricanes:
Phoebe Litchfield (C) (18)
Georgia Adams (55)
Chamari Athapaththu (99)
Sam Bates (34)
Ella Briscoe (35)
Hannah Darlington (25)
Sienna Eve (19)
Shabnim Ismail (89)
Sammy-Jo Johnson (58)
Anika Learoyd (4)
Taneale Peschel (6)
Georgia Voll (13)
Tahlia Wilson (21)
Fans can watch the match live on Seven, 7 Plus, Fox Cricket, Kayo, SEN, and ABC Sport.