ST-W vs ACT-W Dream11 Prediction – Match 3, T20 Spring Challenge 2025
Match 3 of the T20 Spring Challenge 2025 features Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W) taking on ACT Meteors Women (ACT-W) on 21 October 2025 at North Sydney Oval, Sydney. ST-W will be keen to get off the mark early in the tournament, while ACT-W will aim to upset the favourites with a disciplined performance.
Match Details
- Date: 21 October 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM IST (approx)
- Venue: North Sydney Oval, Sydney
- Match: T20 Spring Challenge 2025 – Match 3 (ST-W vs ACT-W)
- Teams: ST-W vs ACT-W
Team Previews
Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W)
Sydney Thunder have a blend of youth and experience—players like Tahlia Wilson (wk/top-order) and spin-bowler-all-rounder Samantha Bates bring match-winning potential. With the home crowd and familiar conditions on their side, ST-W are expected to take initiative in the power-plays and look to dominate early.
ACT Meteors Women (ACT-W)
ACT Meteors may be underdogs in this contest but they have key players like Carly Leeson (top batter) and Grace Dignam (bowler) who can step up. Their strategy will likely be to contain Thunder early, build partnerships, and then accelerate in the latter overs.
Probable Playing XIs
(Final playing XI subject to confirmation at toss)
ST-W (Sydney Thunder Women)
- Tahlia Wilson (c)
- Laura Harris
- Ella Briscoe
- Anika Learoyd
- Samantha Bates
- Taneale Peschel
- Hasrat Gill
- Stella Campbell
- Eva Ragg
- Tara French
- Olivia Maxwell
ACT-W (ACT Meteors Women)
- Carly Leeson
- Amy Hunter
- Zoe Cooke
- Grace Dignam
- Paris Bowdler
- Holly Ferling
- Annie Wikman
- Shivani Mehta
- Olivia Porter
- Gabrielle Sutcliffe
- Grace Lyons
Top Fantasy Picks
- Tahlia Wilson (ST-W) – As captain and top-order batter; high fantasy ceiling.
- Samantha Bates (ST-W) – Spin-bowler/all-rounder mix; can fetch points with bat & ball.
- Carly Leeson (ACT-W) – Reliable top-order batter; good differential pick.
- Grace Dignam (ACT-W) – Effective with the ball; a smart budget pick for fantasy teams.
Captain & Vice-Captain Suggestions
- Captain: Tahlia Wilson (ST-W) — Offers consistency and leadership.
- Vice-Captain: Samantha Bates (ST-W) — Multi-dimensional player, good for vice-captaincy.
Match Prediction
Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W) come in as favourites given their home advantage and stronger batting depth. ACT Meteors Women (ACT-W) will need to be disciplined and pick timely wickets to upset. Prediction: ST-W to win by ~6-8 wickets if chasing, or by ~20 runs if batting first.
Fantasy & Strategy Tips
- Team composition: In T20s, aim for 4-5 batsmen, 2-3 all-rounders, and 3-4 bowlers.
- Power-play focus: Pick at least one player from the first 2 overs who is likely to bat or bowl aggressively.
- Balance risk and safety: Two safe picks (Wilson/Bates) + one differential (Leeson/Dignam) is a good strategy.
- Toss influence: North Sydney Oval can favour teams batting first; if toss winner batted first yesterday, consider batting first today.
- Keep an eye on final XI: Late changes especially among bowlers can affect fantasy value.
Conclusion
The ST-W vs ACT-W contest in Match 3 of T20 Spring Challenge 2025 offers a good mix of predictable performance (from ST-W) and potential value picks (from ACT-W). For Dream11 cricket managers: focus on top-order batters and all-rounders from Thunder, and include one or two Meteors players to differentiate your team. With smart picks, this match can be rewarding.
