Match 41: South Australia Scorpions vs New South Wales Breakers | Squads, Players to Watch, Live Streaming Details

This is a heavyweight clash with plenty on the line. New South Wales Breakers have been the team to beat all season, sitting comfortably at the top with 44 points. However, their perfect streak was finally broken by the South Australia Scorpions in their recent face-off. The Scorpions are currently third, tied on 31 points with Queensland Fire but trailing slightly on Net Run Rate. That recent win was massive for the Scorpions; it kept their finals hopes alive and proved that the dominant Breakers are indeed beatable if you take the game deep.

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

New South Wales Breakers Women’s Cricket Team

Anika Learoyd, Claire Moore, Elsa Hunter, Frankie Nicklin, Katie Mack, Phoebe Litchfield, Tara French, Ash Gardner, Caoimhe Bray, Ellyse Perry, Erin Burns, Alyssa Healy, Kate Pelle, Tahlia Wilson, Hannah Darlington, Jade Allen, Lauren Cheatle, Maitlan Brown, Samantha Bates, Sarah Coyte, Sienne Eve

Players to watch out:

Emma de Broughe

Emma has been a steady contributor for South Australia, often playing the supporting role that allows the big hitters to flourish. She has put together 292 runs this season, including two half-centuries that were pivotal in the Scorpions’ push for the final. Although she’s had a few low scores, her high score of 82 shows she has the temperament to go big when the situation demands it.

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Tahlia Wilson

Tahlia has been a force for NSW Breakers, playing a significant role in their dominant run to the top of the table. With 447 runs at an average of nearly 45, she has been a model of consistency, notching up two centuries and two fifties along the way. Her ability to anchor the innings with an unbeaten 115* has been a masterclass in pacing a 50-over knock.

Jemma Barsby

Jemma is proving to be the ultimate all-rounder for South Australia, making significant contributions with both bat and ball. She’s chipped in with 287 runs from the lower-middle order and has been even more effective with the ball, taking 15 wickets at an average of 31.06. Whether it’s a quick 85 with the bat or a tight spell of spin, she always seems to be in the thick of the action.

Pitch:

Adelaide Oval is widely considered one of the most balanced decks in Australia. As the match progresses, the pitch tends to take turn, giving spinners a significant role in the later stages.

Weather:

The conditions will be sunny and clear with a high of 26°C and a low of 13°C. You can expect a calm 7 mph southeast wind and no chance of precipitation.

Fantasy Playing XI:

Bridget Patterson, Courtney Webb, Emma de Broughe, Hollie Armitage, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Anika Learoyd, Ash Gardner, Tahlia Wilson, Lauren Cheatle, Sienne Eve