The T20 Spring Challenge is the Women’s domestic T20 competition in Australia. It takes place just before the Women’s Big Bash League begins. The first edition of the tournament took place in 2024.
The 2025 edition started on 21st October and will run for 10 days of exciting T20 cricket with nine teams participating. So far, four matches have been completed in the tournament.
Check this article for full details of the T20 Spring Challenge 2025, including teams, fixtures, and the current points table.
T20 Spring Challenge – Tournament Overview
The tournament started in 2024 and now includes eight teams from the Women’s Big Bash League and one team from the Australian domestic circuit.
| Tournament | T20 Spring Challenge |
| Organiser | Cricket Australia |
| Format | Twenty-20 |
| Number of teams | 9 |
| First edition | 2025 |
| Current champion | Hobart Hurricanes |
T20 Spring Challenge – Fixtures & Results
Check the remaining fixtures and the completed match results from the ongoing T20 Spring Challenge 2025 here.
| Match | Date | Time (Local) | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HBH W vs SYS W | 21 October 2025 | 10:00 AM | North Sydney Oval | SS W won by 6 wickets |
| MLR W vs BRH W | 21 October 2025 | 10:00 AM | Cricket Central, Sydney | BRH won by 3 wickets |
| ACT W vs SYT W | 21 October 2025 | 14:30 PM | North Sydney Oval | SYT W won by 4 wickets |
| MLS W vs ADS W | 21 October 2025 | 14:30 PM | Cricket Central, Sydney | ADS W won by 7 wickets |
| SYS W vs PRS W | 22 October 2025 | 10:00 AM | Cricket Central, Sydney | PRS W won by 5 wickets |
| SYT W vs HBH W | 22 October 2025 | 14:30 PM | Cricket Central, Sydney | TBD |
| ADS W vs ACT W | 23 October 2025 | 10:00 AM | TBC | TBD |
| PRS W vs BRH W | 23 October 2025 | 14:30 PM | TBC | TBD |
| MLS W vs HBH W | 24 October 2025 | 10:00 AM | TBC | TBD |
| MLR W vs ADS W | 24 October 2025 | 14:30 PM | TBC | TBD |
| BRH W vs MS W | 25 October 2025 | 10:00 AM | North Sydney Oval | TBD |
| SYS W vs SYT W | 25 October 2025 | 14:30 PM | North Sydney Oval | TBD |
| PRS W vs ACT W | 26 October 2025 | 10:00 AM | North Sydney Oval | TBD |
| HBH W vs BRH W | 26 October 2025 | 10:00 AM | North Sydney Oval | TBD |
| SYT W vs ADS W | 26 October 2025 | 14:30 PM | Drummoyne Oval, Sydney | TBD |
| SYS W vs MLR W | 26 October 2025 | 14:30 PM | North Sydney Oval | TBD |
| PRS W vs MLS W | 27 October 2025 | 10:00 AM | TBC | TBD |
| MLR W vs ACT W | 27 October 2025 | 14:30 PM | TBC | TBD |
| Semi-final 1 | 29 October 2025 | 10:00 AM | TBc | TBD |
| Semi-final 2 | 29 October 2025 | 14:30 PM | TBC | TBD |
| Final | 30 October 2025 | 10:00 AM | TBC | TBD |
The semi-final stage is set for 29th October. The final will take place the following day, signaling the end of the competition.
T20 Spring Challenge – Teams & Squads
Please take a look at the nine teams and their squads for the T20 Spring Challenge here.
Adelaide Strikers Women
Bridget Patterson, Courtney Neale, Ella Wilson, Maggie Clark, Ellie Johnston, Eleanor Larosa, Elizabeth Worthley, Jemma Barsby, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Anesu Mushangwe, Madeline Penna, Isabella Malgioglio
Brisbane Heat Women
Georgia Redmayne, Charli Knott, Lucinda Bourke, Annie O’Neil, Sianna Ginger, Lucy Hamilton, Mikayla Wrigley, Nicola Hancock, Lily Bassingthwaighte, Bonnie Berry, Ayaka Stafford, Clodagh Ryall, Filippa SueSee
Hobart Hurricanes Women
Lizelle Lee, Elyse Villani, Tabatha Saville, Ruth Johnston, Caitlin Mair, Nicola Carey, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Rachel Trenaman, Callie Wilson, Mia Barwick, Ava Curtis, Molly Strano, Lauren Smith
Melbourne Renegades Women
Nicole Faltum, Naomi Stalenberg, Courtney Webb, Olivia Henry, Samara Dulvin, Sarah Coyte, Tess Flintoff, Zoe Samuel, Milly Illingworth, Jasmine Nevins, Charli McLennan, Charis Bekker
Perth Scorchers Women
Chloe Piparo, Katie Mack, Mikayla Hinkley, Maddy Darke, Paige Scholfield, Amy Louise Edgar, Rebecca McGrath, Chloe Ainsworth, Ebony Hoskin, Lilly Mills, Ruby Strange, Shay Manolini
Sydney Sixers Women
Elsa Hunter, Lauren Kua, Emma Manix-Geeves, Claire Moore, Kate Pelle, Erin Burns, Lucy Finn, Mathilda Carmichael, Cate Peterson, Caoimhe Bray, Courtney Grace Sippel, Frankie Nicklin, Lauren Cheatle, Maitlan Brown
Sydney Thunder Women
Tahlia Wilson, Anika Learoyd, Ella Briscoe, Emily Powell, Laura Harris, Olivia Maxwell, Tara French, Eva Ragg, Taneale Peschel, Alex Mavros, Hasrat Gill, Samantha Bates, Stella Campbell
ACT Meteors Women
Paris Bowdler, Rachel Carroll, Zoe Cooke, Grace Dignam, Holly Ferling, Angelina Genford, Amy Hunter, Carly Leeson, Grace Lyons, Shivani Mehta, Olivia Porter, Gabrielle Sutcliffe, Annie Wikman
Melbourne Stars Women
Meg Lanning, Ines McKeon, Sasha Moloney, Danielle Gibson, Sophie Reid. Sophie Day, Maisy Gibson, Ella Hayward, Rhys McKenna, Jasmine Kamboj, Georgia Prestwidge, Indigo Noble, Mia Perrin
T20 Spring Challenge 2025 – Points Table So Far
It’s still early in the competition, but right now, Sydney Thunder Women is at the top of the chart with a better net run rate.
| Team | Played | Win | Loss | NR | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYT W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.677 |
| PRS W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.569 |
| ADS W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.564 |
| BRH W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.341 |
| SYS W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -0.090 |
| MLR W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.341 |
| HBH W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.429 |
| MLS W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.564 |
| ACT W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.677 |
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Conclusion: T20 Spring Challenge 2025 Is Underway In Australia!
The T20 Spring Challenge 2025 has launched an exciting season of domestic women’s T20 cricket in Australia. With nine strong teams and several rising stars, the tournament is gaining importance as we approach the Women’s Big Bash League.
The opening matches have provided thrilling moments and close finishes. As the group stage continues, everyone will watch which teams reach the semi-finals and ultimately win the trophy this year.
With the final set for October 30, fans can look forward to a week filled with action, talent, and top-notch women’s cricket across Australia.
