In the 32nd match of the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) 2025-26, Western Australia Women will take on Victoria Women at the Junction Oval, Melbourne. The Victoria Women have had a nightmare of a tournament so far, as they lost all 9 games so far and occupy the 7th place on the table with a -1 point. However, the Western Australians have been in excellent touch, winning 5 consecutive games. They currently sit in 3rd place in the table with 22 points under their belt.
Squads:
Victoria Women’s Cricket Team
Rhys McKenna, Ira Aery, Sophie Day, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Hasrat Gill, Ella Hayward, Olivia Henry, Sasha Moloney, Sophie Reid, Zoe Samuel, Samera Dulvin, Mia Perrin, Molly Strano, Tayla Vlaeminck
Western Australia Women’s Cricket Team
Chloe Ainsworth, Charis Bekker, Zoe Britcliffe, Mathilda Carmichael, Piepa Cleary, Maddy Darke, Amy Edgar, Heather Graham, Mikayla Hinkle, Ebony Hoskin, Shay Manolini, Lilly Mills, Rebecca McGrath, Ines McKeon, Taneale Peschel, Chloe Piparo, Maddie White
Players to watch out:
Chloe Piparo
Chloe Piparo, the Australian Italian batter, has been a consistent performer for the Western Australia Women. In this 2025/26 edition of the WNCL, she has scored 430 runs from 9 innings at a strike rate of 88.47. Chloe seemed to be in good touch in her previous match as she scored 41 off 57 balls but was eventually run out by McKenna. She will be pretty satisfied with her performance in the tournament so far but will definitely be hungry for more.
Mikayla Hinkley
Mikayla Hinkley, the Australian batter, has been in fine form for Western Australia Women in this edition of the WNCL. She has scored 296 runs from 8 innings at a strike rate of 71.32. In her previous match against Victoria Women, she scored a wonderful 86 off 120 balls. She is a batter with great technical ability, and she can anchor the innings well to guide her side to competitive totals. She could be a key batter in their batting unit.
Heather Graham
Heather Graham, the Australian bowling all-rounder, has been in great touch for her side in recent times. In the 2025/26 edition of the WNCL, she has picked up 13 wickets from 7 innings at an economy of 4. She was awarded the player of the match award for her sensational 3-wicket haul and a solid 44 off 53 in the second innings. She is a great value addition to the squad, considering her ability to contribute with both bat and ball in big games.
Tess Flintoff
Tess Flintoff, the Australian bowling all-rounder, has been in terrific form with the bat this season. In this edition of the WNCL, she has scored 242 runs from 7 innings at a strike rate of 80. She scored a stunning ton against Western Australia Women in the previous game and also bowled 5 overs, including a maiden over. She is a real handy asset for any side as she can take the game away from the opponent with either the bat or the ball.
Pitch:
The pitch generally favours the bowlers with great conditions for seam, and in overcast conditions, under the lights, the bowlers could have a field day. The pitch isn’t a genuinely high-scoring pitch, but for batters who are prudent enough to play the pitch, they could set a fine score.
Weather:
The forecast predicts dry conditions with a high of 29°C, with around a 8% chance of precipitation during the day and roughly a 12% chance at night.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Chloe Piparo, Mikayla Hinkley, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Hasrat Gill, Ella Hayward, Olivia Henry, Sasha Moloney, Sophie Reid, Shay Manolini, Heather Graham
Match Details:
Date – February 18, 2026
Time – 4:30 AM IST
Venue – Junction Oval, Melbourne
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on cricket.com.au.
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