Sydney Thunder name unchanged squad for game two

Thunder are determined to bounce back after yesterday’s season-opening loss to the Hobart Hurricanes in Brisbane. The team fought hard until the final over, narrowly missing out on victory with just three balls remaining. 

Thunder welcomed two fresh faces into their starting line up yesterday, with Laura Harris and Hasrat Gill making their debuts in the lime green. Harris showed her power with the bat hitting 20 runs off her first five balls while Gill bowled the full four on a pitch that favoured the batters.  

Sydney Thunder Coach Lisa Keightley shared her thoughts after yesterday’s season opener.:   

“I was really pleased with the intent and fight we showed in game one,” said Keightley. 

“We’re backing the same group in because we know they’re capable of delivering a strong performance. It’s a well-balanced squad with plenty of depth, and the players are hungry to bounce back and build momentum early in the season.” 

Sydney Thunder squad v Melbourne Renegades:   
Phoebe Litchfield (C) (18)  
Chamari Athapaththu (99)  
Sam Bates (34)  
Ella Briscoe (35)   
Hasrat Gill (9)  
Laura Harris (24)  
Shabnim Ismail (89)  
Heather Knight (5)   
Anika Learoyd (4)  
Alex Mavros (11)    
Taneale Peschel (6)   
Georgia Voll (13)  
Tahlia Wilson (21)   

Head Coach: Lisa Keightley  

Thunder fans can watch the match live on Fox Cricket and Kayo on Tuesday, November 11 from 3:10pm (AEDT).   

Remaining Sydney Thunder WBBL|11 Fixtures (All Times AEDT)  

Tuesday, November 11 | v Melbourne Renegades | Citipower Centre | 3:10pm   
Saturday, November 15 | v Sydney Sixers | Drummoyne Oval | 7:10pm   
Wednesday, November 19 | v Perth Scorchers | Drummoyne Oval | 7:10pm   
Friday, November 21 | v Brisbane Heat | Allan Border Field | 7:10pm  
Sunday, November 23 | v Melbourne Renegades | Drummoyne Oval | 10:00am  
Friday, November 28 | v Adelaide Strikers | Adelaide Oval | 7:10pm  
Sunday, November 30 | v Sydney Sixers | North Sydney Oval | 3:40pm   
Wednesday, December 3 | v Brisbane Heat | Allan Border Field | 7:10pm  
Saturday, December 6 | v Melbourne Stars | Citipower Centre | 10:40am