South Australia Scorpions will face Tasmania Tigers in Match 6 of the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) 2025-26 at Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide. In their previous encounter, South Australia defeated Tasmania by 36 runs. Both teams will be eager to make a strong start early on in the season. South Australia will look to continue their winning form, while Tasmania will aim to bounce back and claim a crucial victory.
Squads:
South Australian Scorpions Women’s Cricket Team
Bridget Patterson, Courtney Webb, Ellie Johnston, Emma de Broughe, Hollie Armitage, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Eleanor Larosa, Ella Wilson, Emmerson Filsell, Madeline Penna, Tahlia McGrath, Elizabeth Worthley, Courtney Neale, Darcie Brown, Isabella Malgioglio, Jemma Barsby, Kate Peterson, Maggie Clark, Megan Schutt
Tasmania Women’s Cricket Team
Elyse Villani, Naomi Stalenberg, Rachel Trenaman, Ruth Johnston, Tabatha Saville, Ava Curtis, Kathryn Bryce, Nicola Carey, Emma Manix-Geeves, Lizelle Lee, Amy Smith, Callie Wilson, Courtney Sippel, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Lauren Smith, Maisy Gibson, Sara Kennedy
Players to watch out:
Courtney Webb
In the previous match against Tasmania, Courtney Webb was in unstoppable form. She scored 123 runs off 94 balls, with a total of 11 fours. Webb’s aggressive innings was a vital factor in South Australia winning. If Tasmania are to have any chance of winning, they will need to restrict Webb’s scoring.
Amanda-Jade Wellington
Amanda-Jade Wellington, a right-arm leg-break bowler, was the leading wicket-taker in the year 2024, with 29 wickets from 12 innings at an average of 20.48. Wellington’s spin bowling was crucial for changing the outcome of matches in her favour, due to her consistent wicket-taking ability.
Maisy Gibson
Maisy Gibson, a right-arm leg-break bowler for the Tasmanian Women’s team, took 23 wickets from 12 innings in the 2024 season, averaging 20.65. She was the third-leading wicket-taker for the season. Gibson’s spin will be critical for Tasmania as they work to challenge South Australia.
Nicola Carey
Nicola Carey was Tasmania’s leading run-scorer last season, making 354 runs from 12 innings. With the ball, she has scalped 19 wickets, at an economy rate of 4.99. Carey’s reliable batting and wicket-taking ability will be an important part of Tasmania’s plans moving forward.
Pitch:
The pitch at Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide is typically known for being a batting-friendly surface with good pace and bounce early on. It tends to be flat and consistent, favoring batters, but spinners can come into play as the match progresses due to some grip on the surface.
Weather:
The weather in Adelaide is cloudy with a temperature of around 14°C. The forecast shows a mix of cloudy and sunny conditions over the next few days, with occasional chances of showers.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Courtney Webb, Hollie Armitage, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Madeline Penna, Elyse Villani, Rachel Trenaman, Kathryn Bryce, Nicola Carey, Emma Manix-Geeves, Lizelle Lee, Emma de Broughe
Match Details:
Date – September 28, 2025
Time – 6:00 AM IST
Venue – Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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