2022–23 Sydney Thunder WBBL season

Women's Big Bash Cricket season

Sydney Thunder2022–23 season

Sydney Thunder 2022–23 cap logo
Coach| Trevor Griffin
Captain(s)| Rachael Haynes
Home ground| Blacktown ISP Oval
League| WBBL
Record| 1–10 (8th)
Finals| DNQ
Leading Run Scorer| Phoebe Litchfield – 280
Leading Wicket Taker| Samantha Bates – 12
Player of the Season| Phoebe Litchfield
| <- 2021–22 | 2023–24 ->

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The 2022–23 Sydney Thunder Women's season was the eighth in the team's history. Coached by Trevor Griffin, the Thunder finished the regular season of WBBL|08 in last place.[1][2] After missing the entirety of WBBL|07 due to family reasons, captain Rachael Haynes returned to the team in 2022–23 for her final season, having announced her impending retirement from professional cricket.[3]

## Squad

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Each 2022–23 squad was made up of 15 active players. Teams could sign up to five 'marquee players', with a maximum of three of those from overseas. Marquees were defined as any overseas player, or a local player who holds a Cricket Australia national contract at the start of the WBBL|08 signing period.

Personnel changes made ahead of the season included:[4]

* English marquee Issy Wong departed the Thunder, signing with the Hobart Hurricanes.
* Indian marquees Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma did not re-sign with the Thunder.
* English marquee Tammy Beaumont returned to the Thunder after a season's absence.
* English marquee Amy Jones signed with the Thunder, having previously played for the Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers.
* South African marquee Chloe Tryon signed with the Thunder, having previously played for the Hobart Hurricanes.
* New Zealand marquee Lea Tahuhu signed with the Thunder as a replacement player, having previously played for the Melbourne Renegades.[5]
* Kate Peterson departed the Thunder, signing with the Sydney Sixers.
* Belinda Vakarewa returned to the Thunder, departing the Hobart Hurricanes.
* Saskia Horley returned to the Thunder as a replacement player. Horley was approved as a local signing due to her permanent residence in Australia, despite having recently played international cricket for Scotland.[5]

The table below lists the Thunder players and their key stats (including runs scored, batting strike rate, wickets taken, economy rate, catches and stumpings) for the season.[6][7]

No. | Name  | Nat. | Birth date  | Batting style  | Bowling style  | G | R | SR | W | E | C | S | Notes

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91  | Tammy Beaumont |  | 11 March 1991  | Right-handed  | –  | 12  | 194  | 119.01  | –  | –  | 0  | –  | Overseas marquee
29  | Corinne Hall |  | 12 October 1987  | Right-handed  | Right-arm off spin | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  |
15  | Rachael Haynes |  | 26 December 1986  | Left-handed  | Left-arm medium | 14  | 223  | 97.37  | –  | –  | 4  | –  | Captain, Australian marquee
4  | Anika Learoyd |  | 14 April 2002  | Right-handed  | Right-arm leg spin | 3  | 45  | 60.00  | –  | –  | 1  | –  |
36  | Phoebe Litchfield |  | 18 April 2003  | Left-handed  | Right-arm leg spin | 14  | 280  | 117.64  | –  | –  | 3  | –  |
All-rounders
23  | Saskia Horley |  | 23 February 2000  | Right-handed  | Right-arm off spin | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | Replacement player
58  | Sammy-Jo Johnson |  | 5 November 1992  | Right-handed  | Right-arm medium fast | 14  | 134  | 89.93  | 9  | 8.33  | 4  | –  |
14  | Olivia Porter |  | 14 November 2001  | Right-handed  | Right-arm medium | 10  | 55  | 112.24  | 0  | 10.00  | 4  | –  |
94  | Chloe Tryon |  | 25 January 1994  | Right-handed  | Left-arm orthodox | 10  | 97  | 96.03  | 5  | 6.26  | 2  | –  | Overseas marquee
Wicket-keepers
40  | Amy Jones |  | 13 June 1993  | Right-handed  | –  | 11  | 210  | 103.44  | –  | –  | 3  | 0  | Overseas marquee; † × 5 inns
21  | Tahlia Wilson |  | 21 October 1999  | Right-handed  | –  | 10  | 85  | 75.89  | –  | –  | 2  | 3  | † × 7 inns
Bowlers
34  | Samantha Bates |  | 17 August 1992  | Right-handed  | Left-arm orthodox | 14  | 8  | 34.78  | 12  | 6.02  | 4  | –  |
25  | Hannah Darlington |  | 25 January 2002  | Right-handed  | Right-arm medium | 7  | 42  | 135.48  | 7  | 8.43  | 1  | –  |
12  | Jessica Davidson |  | 3 May 2003  | Right-handed  | Right-arm medium fast | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  |
2  | Lauren Smith |  | 6 October 1996  | Right-handed  | Right-arm off spin | 13  | 29  | 74.35  | 11  | 6.54  | 2  | –  |
19  | Lea Tahuhu |  | 23 September 1990  | Right-handed  | Right-arm fast | 9  | 17  | 62.96  | 4  | 7.00  | 1  | –  | Overseas marquee (replacement)
47  | Belinda Vakarewa |  | 22 January 1998  | Right-handed  | Right-arm medium fast | 13  | 43  | 119.44  | 5  | 6.24  | 4  | –  |

## Ladder

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Pos | Team

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1  | Sydney Sixers (RU) | 14  | 11  | 2  | 1  | 23  | 0.695
2  | Adelaide Strikers (C) | 14  | 8  | 5  | 1  | 17  | 0.390
3  | Brisbane Heat (CF) | 14  | 8  | 5  | 1  | 17  | 0.276
4  | Hobart Hurricanes (EF) | 14  | 7  | 6  | 1  | 15  | 0.457
5  | Perth Scorchers | 14  | 6  | 7  | 1  | 13  | 0.373
6  | Melbourne Stars | 14  | 5  | 6  | 3  | 13  | −0.339
7  | Melbourne Renegades | 14  | 4  | 9  | 1  | 9  | −1.042
8  | Sydney Thunder | 14  | 1  | 10  | 3  | 5  | −1.000

Source: cricket.com.au,[8] ESPN Cricinfo[9]

* The top 4 teams advanced to the play-off phase

## Fixtures

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Main article: 2022–23 Women's Big Bash League season § Fixtures

All times are AEDT.

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Match 2
14 October 2022
15:00
Scorecard

Hobart Hurricanes
5/125 (20 overs)

Sydney Thunder
9/106 (20 overs)

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Mignon du Preez 33 (27)
Chloe Tryon 2/14 (3 overs)

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Tahlia Wilson 26 (30)
Heather Graham 3/15 (4 overs)

Hobart Hurricanes won by 19 runs
Blacktown ISP Oval, Sydney
Umpires: Andrew Hamilton and Roberto Howard
Player of the match: Heather Graham (Hobart Hurricanes)

* Sydney Thunder won the toss and elected to field.
* Broadcast by cricket.com.au and Foxtel

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Match 7
16 October 2022
17:00 (D/N)
Scorecard

Sydney Thunder
8/88 (20 overs)

Perth Scorchers
1/89 (14.5 overs)

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Tahlia Wilson 28 (35)
Lilly Mills 2/12 (4 overs)

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Sophie Devine 44* (42)
Chloe Tryon 1/8 (1 over)

Perth Scorchers won by 9 wickets (with 31 balls remaining)
Blacktown ISP Oval, Sydney
Umpires: Daniel Moran and Roberto Howard
Player of the match: Sophie Devine (Perth Scorchers)

* Sydney Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
* Broadcast by cricket.com.au and Foxtel

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Match 10
18 October 2022
19:05 (N)
Scorecard

Hobart Hurricanes
7/144 (20 overs)

Sydney Thunder
95 (18.1 overs)

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Lizelle Lee 41 (29)
Sammy-Jo Johnson 3/34 (4 overs)

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Phoebe Litchfield 28 (21)
Heather Graham 2/13 (3.1 overs)

Hobart Hurricanes won by 49 runs
Blacktown ISP Oval, Sydney
Umpires: Andrew Hamilton and Daniel Moran
Player of the match: Lizelle Lee (Hobart Hurricanes)

* Sydney Thunder won the toss and elected to field.
* Broadcast by cricket.com.au and Foxtel

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Match 14
22 October 2022
14:30
Scorecard

Sydney Thunder
4/166 (20 overs)

Perth Scorchers
9/141 (20 overs)

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Tammy Beaumont 77* (59)
Alana King 1/22 (2 overs)

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Marizanne Kapp 32 (23)
Lauren Smith 5/17 (4 overs)

Sydney Thunder won by 25 runs
WACA Ground, Perth
Umpires: Ashlee Gibbons and Jarryd Buscall
Player of the match: Lauren Smith (Sydney Thunder)

* Perth Scorchers won the toss and elected to field.
* Broadcast by cricket.com.au and Foxtel

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Match 15
23 October 2022
13:40
Scorecard

Sydney Thunder
1/102 (13.4 overs)

Melbourne Stars

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Phoebe Litchfield 50* (34)

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No result
WACA Ground, Perth
Umpires: Jamie Thomas and Sue Redfern

* Melbourne Stars won the toss and elected to field.
* Broadcast by Seven Network and Foxtel
* Match reduced to 17 overs due to rain. No further play was possible due to rain.

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Match 18
25 October 2022
18:15 (D/N)
Scorecard

Sydney Thunder
7/139 (20 overs)

Brisbane Heat
5/120 (17.2 overs)

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Phoebe Litchfield 50 (38)
Jess Jonassen 2/20 (4 overs)

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Georgia Redmayne 33 (36)
Lea Tahuhu 3/31 (4 overs)

Brisbane Heat won by 3 runs (DLS method)
Allan Border Field, Brisbane
Umpires: Benjamin Farrell and Tom Logan
Player of the match: Amelia Kerr (Brisbane Heat)

* Sydney Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
* Brisbane Heat were set a revised target of 118 runs from 17.2 overs.
* Broadcast by cricket.com.au and Foxtel

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Match 25
31 October 2022
15:00
Scorecard

Sydney Thunder
2/79 (13.5 overs)

Melbourne Stars

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Amy Jones 38 (35)
Annabel Sutherland 1/7 (1.5 overs)

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No result
Eastern Oval, Ballarat
Umpires: Daryl Brigham and Gaurav Bawa

* Melbourne Stars won the toss and elected to field.
* No further play was possible due to rain.
* Broadcast by cricket.com.au and Foxtel

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Match 27
2 November 2022
19:05 (N)
Scorecard

Sydney Sixers
6/163 (20 overs)

Sydney Thunder
7/148 (20 overs)

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Ashleigh Gardner 53 (37)
Lauren Smith 2/22 (3 overs)

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Rachael Haynes 37 (29)
Lauren Cheatle 3/21 (4 overs)

Sydney Sixers won by 15 runs
North Sydney Oval, Sydney
Umpires: Andrew Hamilton and Roberto Howard
Player of the match: Ashleigh Gardner (Sydney Sixers)

* Sydney Sixers won the toss and elected to bat.
* Broadcast by cricket.com.au and Foxtel
* Venue changed from Blacktown ISP Oval to North Sydney Oval[2]

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Match 29
4 November 2022
15:30
Scorecard

Brisbane Heat
3/163 (20 overs)

Sydney Thunder
9/149 (20 overs)

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Grace Harris 74 (54)
Belinda Vakarewa 3/21 (4 overs)

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Sammy-Jo Johnson 41 (41)
Jess Jonassen 3/20 (4 overs)

Brisbane Heat won by 14 runs
Blundstone Arena, Hobart
Umpires: Jeremiah Matibiri and Simon Burns
Player of the match: Grace Harris (Brisbane Heat)

* Brisbane Heat won the toss and elected to bat.
* Broadcast by cricket.com.au and Foxtel

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Match 33
6 November 2022
13:40
Scorecard

Sydney Thunder
6/121 (20 overs)

Melbourne Renegades
5/122 (18 overs)

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Amy Jones 53 (48)
Ella Hayward 2/14 (4 overs)

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Sophie Molineux 55* (45)
Hannah Darlington 2/22 (3 overs)

Melbourne Renegades won by 5 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)
Blundstone Arena, Hobart
Umpires: Eloise Sheridan and Muhammad Qureshi
Player of the match: Sophie Molineux (Melbourne Renegades)

* Sydney Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
* Broadcast by Seven Network and Foxtel

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Match 44
13 November 2022
15:00
Scorecard

Adelaide Strikers
3/92 (14.3 overs)

Sydney Thunder

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Katie Mack 29 (28)
Samantha Bates 1/10 (2.3 overs)

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No result
Centennial Park Oval, Nuriootpa
Umpires: Dhaval Bhatt and Kurt Miegel

* Sydney Thunder won the toss and elected to field.
* No further play was possible due to rain.
* Broadcast by cricket.com.au and Foxtel

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Match 47
15 November 2022
19:10 (N)
Scorecard

Sydney Thunder
95 (20 overs)

Melbourne Renegades
2/98 (14.2 overs)

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Tahlia Wilson 20 (27)
Georgia Prestwidge 3/22 (4 overs)

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Hayley Matthews 46* (40)
Lauren Smith 1/12 (3 overs)

Melbourne Renegades won by 8 wickets (with 34 balls remaining)
Manuka Oval, Canberra
Umpires: Andrew Crozier and Dinusha Bandara
Player of the match: Georgia Prestwidge (Melbourne Renegades)

* Melbourne Renegades won the toss and elected to field.
* Broadcast by cricket.com.au and Foxtel

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Match 51
18 November 2022
19:05 (N)
Scorecard

Sydney Sixers
6/178 (20 overs)

Sydney Thunder
7/160 (20 overs)

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Ashleigh Gardner 85 (48)
Samantha Bates 3/21 (4 overs)

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Tammy Beaumont 51 (32)
Kate Peterson 3/27 (4 overs)

Sydney Sixers won by 18 runs
North Sydney Oval, Sydney
Umpires: Claire Polosak and Roberto Howard
Player of the match: Ashleigh Gardner (Sydney Sixers)

* Sydney Thunder won the toss and elected to field.
* Broadcast by Seven Network and Foxtel

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Match 56
20 November 2022
17:15 (D/N)
Scorecard

Adelaide Strikers
4/144 (20 overs)

Sydney Thunder
118 (19.3 overs)

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Laura Wolvaardt 75* (56)
Hannah Darlington 2/36 (4 overs)

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Tammy Beaumont 37 (27)
Megan Schutt 6/19 (3.3 overs)

Adelaide Strikers won by 26 runs
North Sydney Oval, Sydney
Umpires: Roberto Howard and Sharad Patel
Player of the match: Megan Schutt (Adelaide Strikers)

* Sydney Thunder won the toss and elected to field.
* Broadcast by Seven Network and Foxtel
* Megan Schutt (Adelaide Strikers) set a new WBBL record for best bowling figures in an innings.[10]
* Former Australian player Rachael Haynes (Sydney Thunder) made her last WBBL appearance.[10]

## Statistics and awards

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* Most runs: Phoebe Litchfield – 280 (16th in the league)[11]
* Highest score in an innings: Tammy Beaumont – 77* (59) vs Perth Scorchers, 22 October November 2022[12]
* Most wickets: Samantha Bates – 12 (equal 18th in the league)[13]
* Best bowling figures in an innings: Lauren Smith – 5/17 (4 overs) vs Perth Scorchers, 22 October 2022[14]
* Most catches (fielder): Samantha Bates, Rachael Haynes, Olivia Porter, Chloe Tryon – 4 each (equal 31st in the league)[15]
* Player of the Match awards: Lauren Smith – 1
* Alex Blackwell Medal: Phoebe Litchfield[16]

## References

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1. ^ "In the spotlight: WBBL|08 steps into prime time". cricket.com.au. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
2. ^ a b "Thunder elect to move Sydney Smash away from home venue". cricket.com.au. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
3. ^ "Scoop Podcast: Happy Haynes set for farewell tour". cricket.com.au. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
4. ^ "WBBL preview: Vakarewa returns to Thunder". cricket.com.au. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
5. ^ a b "Tahuhu, Jones return to WBBL to cover late arrivals". cricket.com.au. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
6. ^ "Players | Sydney Thunder - BBL". www.sydneythunder.com.au. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
7. ^ "Women's Big Bash League, 2022/23 - Sydney Thunder Women Cricket Team Records & Stats | ESPNcricinfo.com". Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
8. ^ "WBBL|08 Standings". Retrieved 12 October 2022.
9. ^ Women's BBL Standings, ESPN Cricinfo
10. ^ a b "WBBL wrap: Schutt's record haul secures home final". cricket.com.au. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
11. ^ "Women's Big Bash League, 2022/23 Cricket Team Records & Stats | ESPNcricinfo.com". Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
12. ^ "Women's Big Bash League, 2022/23 Cricket Team Records & Stats | ESPNcricinfo.com". Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
13. ^ "Women's Big Bash League, 2022/23 Cricket Team Records & Stats | ESPNcricinfo.com". Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
14. ^ "Women's Big Bash League, 2022/23 Cricket Team Records & Stats | ESPNcricinfo.com". Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
15. ^ "Women's Big Bash League, 2022/23 Cricket Team Records & Stats | ESPNcricinfo.com". Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
16. ^ "Hughes and Gardner win major CNSW Awards". Cricket NSW. Retrieved 7 April 2023.

## Further reading

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* Botcherby, Elizabeth (10 October 2022). "WBBL 2022 team guide: Sydney Thunder". The Cricketer. London. Retrieved 14 October 2022.

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