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Toss Winner - Sydney Thunder Women won the toss and choose to bat first
Sydney Sixers Women beat Sydney Thunder Women by 4 wickets
Thunder and Sixers battle out for a spot in the final
Sydney Thunder Women to Win!
| Tournament: | T20 Spring Challenge, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park, Australia, Australia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 23.0°C|Partly Cloudy |
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Sydney Thunder Women and Sydney Sixers Women will face each other in Semi Final 2 of the T20 Spring Challenge 2026 at Cricket Central, Sydney, with a place in the final at stake.
Sydney Thunder Women finished second in the points table with seven points from four matches, recording three wins and one no-result, along with an impressive net run rate of +2.206. Sydney Sixers Women secured third place with four points, winning two and losing two matches, with a net run rate of +0.246.
Thunder head into this contest in excellent form, having won all five of their last five completed matches. Sixers, meanwhile, have recorded two wins and three defeats in their last five matches. The head-to-head record in the T20 Spring Challenge stands at 1-1, with both teams having won once against each other.
In their most recent matches, Sydney Thunder Women defeated Perth Scorchers Women by eight wickets, while Sydney Sixers Women lost to Melbourne Stars Women by five wickets. Both sides will now look to deliver a strong performance in this knockout clash to secure their place in the final.
STW
93/2 in 13.1 7.06
92/10 in 18.2 5.02
122/5 in 18.5 6.48
121/9 in 20.0 6.05
79/3 in 9.4 8.17
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Sydney Thunder Women beat Melbourne Stars Women by 7 wickets
78/10 in 15.0 5.2
66/6 in 10.0 6.6
79/1 in 7.1 11.02
153/7 in 20.0 7.65
130/6 in 20.0 6.5
SYSW
155/8 in 20.0 7.75
158/5 in 20.0 7.9
78/3 in 9.0 8.67
77/7 in 9.0 8.56
136/3 in 20.0 6.8
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Sydney Sixers Women beat Brisbane Heat Women by 46 runs
90/10 in 18.0 5
172/6 in 20.0 8.6
183/8 in 20.0 9.15
118/8 in 20.0
142/9 in 20.0
170/4 in 20.0
146/5 in 20.0
Sydney Thunder Women head into Semi Final 2 after securing an eight-wicket victory over Perth Scorchers Women in their most recent match. Chasing a target of 93 runs, Thunder reached 93/2 in just 13.1 overs, finishing the chase with 41 balls to spare.
With the bat, Anika Learoyd led the chase with an unbeaten 31 off 22 balls, while Jemma Barsby contributed 24 off 32 deliveries. Laura Harris provided a quick finish, remaining unbeaten on 19 off just 10 balls, as Thunder comfortably reached their target.
Thunder’s bowling attack delivered an impressive performance, restricting Perth to 92 runs. Hasrat Gill was the leading wicket-taker with three wickets, while Jemma Barsby claimed two. Lucy Finn also picked up two wickets, and Tara French, Samantha Bates and Nicola Hancock took one wicket each.
Thunder have built strong momentum heading into the knockout stage, winning all five of their last five completed matches. Their convincing previous victory and balanced contributions with bat and ball should give them confidence as they look to secure a place in the final.
Key Players: Anika Learoyd, Jemma Barsby, Hasrat Gill
Tahlia Wilson, Emily Powell, Anika Learoyd, Heather Knight, Laura Harris, Jemma Barsby, Hasrat Gill, Nicola Hancock, Lucy Finn, Tara French, Samantha Bates
Alex Mavros, Jemma Barsby, Emily Powell, Anika Learoyd, Heather Knight, Tahlia Wilson, Laura May Harris, Lucy Finn, Hasrat Gill, Nicola Hancock, Samantha Bates
Sydney Sixers Women head into Semi Final 2 after suffering a five-wicket defeat against Melbourne Stars Women in their last game. Batting first, Sixers posted 155/8 in 20 overs, but the Stars chased down the target of 156 on the final ball to win by five wickets.
With the bat, Elsa Hunter top-scored with an impressive 65 off 41 deliveries. Lauren Kua added 16 off 12 balls, while captain Erin Burns contributed 20 off 23 deliveries. Sarah Coyte also chipped in with 15 runs, helping Sixers reach a competitive total of 155.
With the ball, Sarah Coyte led the attack with three wickets for 21 runs in four overs. Lauren Cheatle claimed one wicket, but the rest of the bowling unit struggled to contain the Stars during the chase. Sixers will need greater consistency from their attack in this knockout fixture.
Sixers will aim to respond positively after their narrow loss to the Stars. Their batting lineup has shown the ability to post a challenging total, but a more disciplined bowling performance will be crucial against a confident Thunder side.
Key Players: Elsa Hunter, Sarah Coyte, Erin Burns
Hayley Zauch, Elsa Hunter, Lauren Kua, Erin Burns, Caoimhe Bray, Courtney Grace Sippel, Sarah Coyte, Lauren Cheatle, Frankie Nicklin, Claire Moore, Juliette Morton
Maitlan Brown, Lauren Kua, Elsa Hunter, Erin Burns, Caoimhe Bray, Courtney Sippel, Sarah Coyte, Lauren Cheatle, Frankie Nicklin, Hayley Zauch, Juliette Morton
Sunny conditions are expected in Sydney during match time, with temperatures around 23°C. There is a 15% chance of precipitation, while humidity is forecast at 70% and winds may reach 26 km/h.
The surface at Cricket Central in Sydney offers a balanced track that favours both the batters and bowlers. The average 1st innings score in the last five matches played at this venue in the T20 Spring Challenge is around 150-160. Anything above 170 is going to be a par score at this venue.
Score Prediction
If Sydney Thunder Women bat first: 145-160 runs
If Sydney Sixers Women bat first: 130 - 145 runs
Teams bowling first won four of the last five T20 Spring Challenge matches at Cricket Central Oval, the conditions remain flat throughout the match and it is a high scoring venue, where teams prefer to bowl first.
Toss Prediction: Sydney Thunder Women to win the toss.
Sydney Thunder Women enter this semi-final as clear favourites on the match winner market. Boasting an unblemished record with five wins from their last five completed matches, Thunder bring unmatched winning momentum and squad depth into this knockout clash.
While Sydney Sixers Women have shown flashes of quality, their recent run of three defeats in five games highlights vulnerability under pressure. With a firing batting lineup and a disciplined bowling attack operating at peak form, back Sydney Thunder Women to outplay the Sixers and march into the final.
Sydney Thunder Women to Win!
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