Sydney Thunder Women – WBBL Cricket Team from Sydney

About the Team

Sydney Thunder is a professional cricket franchise based in Sydney, New South Wales, competing in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) for men and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) for women. Known for their vibrant lime green colours, the Thunder play their home games at Sydney Showground Stadium (men) and Drummoyne Oval (women). The team has a strong fan base and a reputation for exciting, fast-paced cricket.

Owner: Cricket New South Wales

Captain: Phoebe Litchfield

Assistant Coach: Dan Christian

Home Venue: Drummoyne Oval

Coach: Lisa Keightley

Detailed Bio

Founded in 2011, Sydney Thunder’s men’s team quickly became a competitive force in the Big Bash League. The women’s team was established in 2015 as a founding member of the Women’s Big Bash League. The Thunder women won the inaugural WBBL championship in 2015-16 and again in the 2020-21 season, with key players like Phoebe Litchfield leading the side. Coached by Lisa Keightley, the franchise continues to grow as a powerhouse in Australian domestic T20 cricket.