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2017–18 Sydney Thunder WBBL Season
The 2017–18 Sydney Thunder Women's season was the third in Sydney Thunder (WBBL), the team's history. Coached by Joanne Broadbent and captained by Alex Blackwell, the Thunder finished the regular season of 2017–18 Women's Big Bash League season, WBBL03 in second place. They were subsequently knocked out of the tournament via a 27-run semi-final loss to the Perth Scorchers (WBBL), Perth Scorchers at Optus Stadium. Squad Each WBBL, 03 squad featured 15 active players, with an allowance of up to five marquee signings including a maximum of three from overseas. Australian marquees were defined as players who made at least ten limited-overs appearances for the national team in the three years prior to the cut-off date (24 April 2017). Personnel changes for ahead of the season included: * Erin Osborne departed the Thunder, joining the Melbourne Stars (WBBL), Melbourne Stars. * Lauren Cheatle departed the Thunder, joining the Sydney Sixers (WBBL), Sydney Sixers. * New Zealand marqu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sydney Thunder (WBBL)
The Sydney Thunder (WBBL) are an Australian women's Twenty20 cricket team based in Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales. They are one of two teams from Sydney to compete in the Women's Big Bash League, the other being the Sydney Sixers. The Thunder have claimed two WBBL titles, winning the 2015–16 Women's Big Bash League season, league's inaugural championship and the 2020–21 Women's Big Bash League season, 2020–21 title. History Formation One of eight founding WBBL teams, the Sydney Thunder are aligned with the Sydney Thunder, men's team of the same name. At the official WBBL launch on 10 July 2015, Rene Farrell was unveiled as the team's first-ever player signing. Joanne Broadbent was appointed as inaugural coach, while Alex Blackwell became the inaugural Captain (cricket), captain. The Thunder played their first game on 6 December against the Sydney Sixers at Howell Oval in Penrith, New South Wales, Penrith, winning by nine wickets with 40 balls remaining. Rivalries ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |