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
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]
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]
Hobart Hurricanes won by 19 runs Blacktown ISP Oval, Sydney Umpires: Andrew Hamilton and Roberto Howard Player of the match: Heather Graham (Hobart Hurricanes)
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)
Hobart Hurricanes won by 49 runs Blacktown ISP Oval, Sydney Umpires: Andrew Hamilton and Daniel Moran Player of the match: Lizelle Lee (Hobart Hurricanes)
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.
Adelaide Strikers won by 26 runs North Sydney Oval, Sydney Umpires: Roberto Howard and Sharad Patel Player of the match: Megan Schutt (Adelaide Strikers)