T20 Spring Challenge 2026 Points Table, Most Runs, Most Wickets and Latest Stats
Sydney Thunder Women have moved to the top of the T20 Spring Challenge 2026 points table after defeating Melbourne Stars Women by seven wickets on October 12. Thunder chased down the target of 79 in just 9.4 overs, finishing the match at 79/3 after bowling Melbourne Stars out for 78.
Sydney Sixers Women, Perth Scorchers Women and Hobart Hurricanes Women also began their campaigns with victories. All four winning teams have two points, with net run rate separating them in the standings. Adelaide Strikers Women are yet to play their opening match.
Kate Pelle leads the run-scoring chart with 61 runs, while Jemma Barsby tops the wicket-taking list with five wickets. Barsby also recorded the best bowling figures so far, taking 5/10 against Melbourne Stars. The tournament is still in its early stage, with the next round of league matches beginning on October 13.
Latest Update: October 12, 2026
Updated After: Sydney Thunder Women vs Melbourne Stars Women, October 12, 2026
T20 Spring Challenge 2026 Points Table
| Pos. | Team | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney Thunder Women | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +4.272 |
| 2 | Sydney Sixers Women | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +2.350 |
| 3 | Perth Scorchers Women | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.698 |
| 4 | Hobart Hurricanes Women | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.350 |
| 5 | ACT Meteors | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.350 |
| 6 | Melbourne Renegades Women | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.698 |
| 7 | Brisbane Heat Women | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.300 |
| 8 | Melbourne Stars Women | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4.272 |
| 9 | Adelaide Strikers Women | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Mat: Matches played; NR: No result; Pts: Points; NRR: Net run rate.
Points Table Analysis
Sydney Thunder Women hold first place after their seven-wicket victory over Melbourne Stars. Their NRR of +4.272 is the highest in the competition, following a successful chase completed with more than 10 overs remaining.
Sydney Sixers Women occupy second place after beating Brisbane Heat Women by 46 runs. Perth Scorchers Women are third after defeating Melbourne Renegades Women by six wickets, while Hobart Hurricanes Women sit fourth after a 27-run win over ACT Meteors.
The four winning teams have two points each, so net run rate is currently the main factor separating them. The five teams yet to register a win will be looking to respond in their next fixtures. Adelaide Strikers are the only team yet to play a match.
Latest T20 Spring Challenge Match Result
Sydney Thunder Women beat Melbourne Stars Women by 7 wickets
- Date: October 12, 2026
- Venue: Hurstville Oval, Sydney
- Melbourne Stars Women: 78 all out in 15 overs
- Sydney Thunder Women: 79/3 in 9.4 overs
- Result: Sydney Thunder Women won by seven wickets
Melbourne Stars struggled with the bat and were dismissed for 78 in 15 overs. Jemma Barsby produced the standout bowling performance, claiming five wickets for 10 runs in three overs.
Thunder had little difficulty chasing the modest target. They reached 79/3 in 9.4 overs to complete a convincing win and secure two points. The result also gave Thunder the best net run rate in the standings after the opening round of fixtures.
Recent T20 Spring Challenge Match Results
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2026 | Sydney Thunder Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | Sydney Thunder won by 7 wickets |
| October 12, 2026 | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | Perth Scorchers won by 6 wickets |
| October 12, 2026 | Sydney Sixers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | Sydney Sixers won by 46 runs |
| October 12, 2026 | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs ACT Meteors | Hobart Hurricanes won by 27 runs |
Most Runs in T20 Spring Challenge 2026
Kate Pelle of Hobart Hurricanes Women leads the run-scoring chart with 61 runs. Her innings places her ahead of Nicole Faltum, who scored 44, while Katie Mack and Elsa Hunter have 43 runs each.
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kate Pelle | Hobart Hurricanes Women | 1 | 61 | 61.00 | 110.91 |
| 2 | Nicole Faltum | Sydney Sixers Women | 1 | 44 | 44.00 | 93.62 |
| 3 | Katie Mack | Melbourne Renegades Women | 1 | 43 | 43.00 | 126.47 |
| 4 | Elsa Hunter | Melbourne Renegades Women | 1 | 43 | 43.00 | 100.00 |
| 5 | Tess Flintoff | Melbourne Stars Women | 1 | 39 | 39.00 | 169.57 |
| 6 | Mikayla Hinkley | Melbourne Renegades Women | 1 | 39 | 39.00 | 156.00 |
| 7 | Lauren Kua | ACT Meteors | 1 | 35 | 35.00 | 100.00 |
| 8 | Tahlia Wilson | Sydney Thunder Women | 1 | 31 | 31.00 | 193.75 |
| 9 | Anika Learoyd | Sydney Thunder Women | 1 | 28 | 28.00 | 121.74 |
| 10 | Claire Moore | Sydney Thunder Women | 1 | 27 | 27.00 | 112.50 |
Leading Run Scorer: Kate Pelle
Kate Pelle is currently the leading run scorer in the T20 Spring Challenge 2026 with 61 runs from one innings. She scored 61 off 55 balls, including four fours and two sixes, helping Hobart Hurricanes post 127/7 against ACT Meteors.
Nicole Faltum is second with 44 runs for Sydney Sixers, while Katie Mack and Elsa Hunter have each made 43 for Melbourne Renegades. With only one innings completed for most players, the run-scoring leaderboard could change quickly as the tournament progresses.
Most Wickets in T20 Spring Challenge 2026
Jemma Barsby leads the wicket-taking chart with five wickets from one match. Her performance against Melbourne Stars also produced the best bowling figures recorded in the competition so far.
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Overs | Wickets | Economy | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jemma Barsby | Sydney Thunder Women | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3.33 | 5/10 |
| 2 | Amy Smith | Hobart Hurricanes Women | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2.50 | 3/10 |
| 3 | Courtney Sippel | Hobart Hurricanes Women | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3.25 | 3/13 |
| 4 | Samantha Bates | Sydney Thunder Women | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4.67 | 3/14 |
| 5 | Anesu Mushangwe | ACT Meteors | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5.75 | 3/23 |
| 6 | Tess Flintoff | Melbourne Stars Women | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8.50 | 3/34 |
| 7 | Hayley Silver-Holmes | Hobart Hurricanes Women | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10.00 | 3/30 |
| 8 | Frankie Nicklin | Melbourne Stars Women | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3.00 | 2/9 |
| 9 | Ella Hayward | Hobart Hurricanes Women | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4.67 | 2/14 |
| 10 | Sarah Coyte | Melbourne Stars Women | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5.67 | 2/17 |
Leading Wicket Taker: Jemma Barsby
Jemma Barsby is the leading wicket taker after taking 5/10 in three overs against Melbourne Stars Women. Her spell played a major role in restricting Stars to 78 all out.
Amy Smith and Courtney Sippel have three wickets each for Hobart Hurricanes Women. Samantha Bates and Anesu Mushangwe are also among the leading bowlers after taking three wickets in their opening matches.
Highest Individual Score
Kate Pelle currently holds the highest individual score listed in the tournament statistics.
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Pelle | Hobart Hurricanes Women | 61 | 55 | 4 | 2 |
Pelle’s innings came against ACT Meteors on October 12. Her 61 helped Hobart Hurricanes reach 127/7, and the team went on to win by 27 runs.
Best Bowling Figures
Jemma Barsby has the best bowling figures of the T20 Spring Challenge 2026 so far.
| Player | Team | Figures | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jemma Barsby | Sydney Thunder Women | 5/10 | Melbourne Stars Women |
| Amy Smith | Hobart Hurricanes Women | 3/10 | ACT Meteors |
| Courtney Sippel | Hobart Hurricanes Women | 3/13 | ACT Meteors |
| Samantha Bates | Sydney Thunder Women | 3/14 | Melbourne Stars Women |
| Anesu Mushangwe | ACT Meteors | 3/23 | Hobart Hurricanes Women |
Barsby’s five-wicket haul came in the fourth match of the competition. She conceded only 10 runs in three overs, helping bowl Melbourne Stars out for 78.
Most Fours and Sixes
Kate Pelle’s 61-run innings included four fours and two sixes. Katie Mack leads the early boundary count with seven fours, while Mikayla Hinkley struck six fours in her innings for Melbourne Renegades.
| Player | Team | Fours |
|---|---|---|
| Katie Mack | Melbourne Renegades Women | 7 |
| Mikayla Hinkley | Melbourne Renegades Women | 6 |
| Grace Harris | Brisbane Heat Women | 5 |
| Charli Knott | Melbourne Renegades Women | 4 |
| Tess Flintoff | Melbourne Stars Women | 4 |
The six-hitting standings remain in their early stages. As more matches are completed, the tournament’s leading boundary hitters will become clearer.
Qualification Scenario
The T20 Spring Challenge 2026 has just started, and no semi-final places have been decided. The nine participating teams are competing in the league stage, with the top four scheduled to progress to the semi-finals.
Sydney Thunder, Sydney Sixers, Perth Scorchers and Hobart Hurricanes have each collected two points from their opening wins. ACT Meteors, Melbourne Renegades, Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars have lost once, while Adelaide Strikers are yet to begin their campaign.
The standings will be determined by points and net run rate if teams finish level. It is too early to confirm qualification or elimination for any team.
Upcoming T20 Spring Challenge 2026 Matches
The next fixtures are scheduled for October 13 and 14 in Sydney.
| Date | Match | Venue | Local Time (AEDT) | India Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2026 | Sydney Sixers Women vs ACT Meteors | Bankstown Oval | 10:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| October 13, 2026 | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | Bankstown Oval | 2:30 PM | 9:00 AM |
| October 13, 2026 | Sydney Thunder Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | Bankstown Oval | 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| October 14, 2026 | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | Bankstown Oval | 2:30 PM | 9:00 AM |
| October 14, 2026 | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | Bankstown Oval | 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
The next round gives the teams that lost their opening matches an opportunity to get their first points. Adelaide Strikers will also begin their campaign against Perth Scorchers on October 13.
Records and Milestones
- Most runs: Kate Pelle, 61.
- Most wickets: Jemma Barsby, five.
- Best bowling figures: Jemma Barsby, 5/10.
- Highest team total among completed matches: Sydney Sixers Women, 136/3.
- Largest winning margin so far: Sydney Sixers Women beat Brisbane Heat Women by 46 runs.
- Best net run rate: Sydney Thunder Women, +4.272.
These are early-tournament figures and may change as further matches are played.
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