Sydney Thunder have locked in their 13-player squad to face the Brisbane Heat tomorrow night at Allan Border Field.
Thunder have rolled into the sunshine state on a high following yesterday’s dominant nine-wicket win over the Perth Scorchers in front of a home crowd at Drummoyne Oval. Wicketkeeper Tahlia Wilson was named player-of-the-match with an unbeaten 55 runs.
Thunder have made just the one change with England all-rounder Em Arlott replacing Chamari Athapaththu. As per WBBL Guidelines, only three overseas players may be named in a match day squad.
Sydney Thunder Coach Lisa Keightley said:
“It was an incredible effort by the players yesterday to get the win on the board.
“We didn’t field our best and we dropped too many chances but what I liked is their fight to come back in the last 10 overs to restrict the Scorchers to 150. We’ll be looking to improve our fielding performance against the Brisbane Heat.
“It was great that we put a complete batting performance on the board, it shows what a powerful batting line up we have for our upcoming games.
“The inclusion of Em Arlott allows us more options within our squad and gives our bowling unit better balance throughout all phases of the innings. She’s had a great 12 months and I know she’s pumped to play in the WBBL competition.”
Sydney Thunder squad v Brisbane Heat:
Phoebe Litchfield (C) (18)
Em Arlott (37)
Sam Bates (34)
Ella Briscoe (35)
Lucy Finn (81)
Hasrat Gill (9)
Laura Harris (24)
Shabnim Ismail (89)
Heather Knight (5)
Anika Learoyd (4)
Taneale Peschel (6)
Georgia Voll (13)
Tahlia Wilson (21)
Head Coach: Lisa Keightley
IN: Em Arlott
OUT: Chamari Athapaththu (managed)
The team will once again wear their new First Nations Kit titled Jaanymili – a Gumbaynggir word meaning gathering, coming together and connecting. Designed by Yuin artist Rheanna Lotter in collaboration with players Hannah Darlington (Kamilaroi) and Anika Learoyd (Gumbaynggir), the shirt tells the story of Hannah and Anika’s journeys, from family, to meeting each other and growing together through cricket.
Thunder fans can watch the match live on 7, 7Plus, Fox Cricket and Kayo on Friday, November 21 from 8:10pm (AEDT).
Remaining Sydney Thunder WBBL|11 Fixtures (All Times AEDT)
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
