Australian Capital Territory Meteors and New South Wales Breakers are slated to lock horns in the 32nd match of the ongoing 28th edition of the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) on the 30th of January, 2024. The game will be played at the EPC Solar Park, Canberra, and action commences at 4:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Australian Capital Territory Meteors – Katie Mack (C), Holly Ferling, Carly Leeson, Alisha Bates, Amy Hunter, Angelina Genford, Annie Wikman, Chelsea Moscript, Chloe Rafferty, Gabrielle Sutcliffe, Grace Dignam, Grace Lyons, Paris Bowdler, Rebecca Carter
New South Wales Breakers – Georgia Adams (C), Jade Allen, Erin Burns, Stella Campbell, Lauren Cheatle, Sarah Coyte, Hannah Darlington, Saskia Horley, Ebony Hoskin, Elsa Hunter, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Anika Learoyd, Claire Moore, Tahlia Wilson
Players to watch out:
Rebecca Carter
The 27-year-old opening batter has accumulated 191 runs, including the highest of 49, from 9 WNCL outings this season. Rebecca has failed to carry on with her starts, especially in the 2nd leg fixtures, departing on scores of 22, 16, 4, and 15. She’ll be backed to convert her starts and register big scores.
Carly Leeson
The 25-year-old all-rounder, from 9 WNCL outings this edition, has added 188 runs and 5 wickets to the tally. Carly in her previous 3 outings has registered scores of 50, 36, and 25, while also returning figures of 0/7, 0/22, and 1/47. It’ll be expected of her to carry forward this form into the business end.
Saskia Horley
The 23-year-old all-rounder has amassed 180 runs, at an average of 30.00, while also bagging 3 wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 5.13, from 6 WNCL games this summer. Saskia has consistently managed starts with the bat, and it’ll be hoped she builds on it while also excelling with the ball.
Sarah Coyte
The 32-year-old pacer has claimed 10 wickets from 8 WNCL appearances this season, maintaining an economy rate of 4.21. Sarah is in a great rhythm and returned successive bowling figures of 3/21 (a season-best), 0/50, 1/41, and 2/35 from her previous 4 outings. She’ll be counted on to deliver the goods.
Pitch:
The center wicket at EPC Solar Park provides a somewhat neutral playing field as the conditions favor both batters and bowlers. Spinners, in particular, benefit from the conditions, and the average score at the venue is in the 210s.
Weather:
With light winds, humidity at 64%, and the temperature forecasted to hover around 23°C, the conditions are pleasant for a complete game of cricket. The overhead conditions are expected to be partly cloudy; however, the chances of rain are minimal.
Fantasy playing XI:
Tahlia Wilson, Katie Mack, Rebecca Carter, Saskia Horley, Carly Leeson, Erin Burns, Georgia Adams, Alisha Bates, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Sarah Coyte, Lauren Cheatle
Match details:
Date – January 30, 2024
Time – 4:30 AM IST
Venue – EPC Solar Park, Canberra
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on cricket.com.au and the CA Live app, and it will also be available for streaming on Kayo Sports.