At Blundstone Arena, Hobart, in match no. 35 of the ’23/24 Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL), Tasmania Tigers will go up against Western Australia on the 1st of February 2024, at 5:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Tasmania Tigers – Elyse Villani (C), Nicola Carey, Maisy Gibson, Heather Graham, Beth Lane, Lizelle Lee, Emma Manix-Geeves (WK), Sasha Moloney, Clare Scott, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Lauren Smith, Naomi Stalenberg, Molly Strano
Western Australia – Chloe Piparo (C), Chloe Ainsworth, Charis Bekker, Mathilda Carmichael, Piepa Cleary, Maddy Darke, Amy Edgar, Lisa Griffith, Amy Jones, Shay Manolini, Lilly Mills, Taneale Peschel, Poppy Stockwell
Players to watch out:
Heather Graham –
The 27-year-old all-rounder in this WNCL edition, from 5 outings, has managed 23 runs while also bagging 4 wickets from as many innings. Heather can be trusted to step up with the bat while continuing her form with the ball. She’ll be counted on to deliver the goods.
Molly Strano –
The 31-year-old off-spinner continues to be a standout, scalping 14 wickets from 7 outings, averaging 18.85 and registering the best of 5/30. Molly has returned figures of 1/37, 1/33, 0/58, and 2/37 from her previous 4 outings and can be relied upon to lead the wickets tally.
Chloe Piparo –
The 29-year-old top-order batter, from 8 outings this season, has amassed 387 runs, including the highest of 104, at an average of 64.50. Chloe, only recently registered successive scores of 58 and 79*. It’ll be expected of the seasoned campaigner to capitalize on this form.
Piepa Cleary –
The 27-year-old pacer has bagged 11 wickets from 8 WNCL outings, at an economy rate of 4.44 and registered the best of 4/49. Piepa finished with bowling figures of 1/27, 0/41, and 2/46 in her previous 3 outings, and it’ll be hoped she carries forward this momentum.
Pitch:
The 22 yards at Blundstone Arena form a good batting-friendly surface with an average score in the 230s. However, the wicket also has enough in it for bowlers, both spinners and pacers.
Weather:
Despite cloudy overhead, the chances of rain remain minimal, and the forecast promises a complete game of cricket. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 22°C, with moderate winds and humidity at 52%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Lizelle Lee, Maddy Darke, Elyse Villani, Chloe Piparo, Heather Graham, Piepa Cleary, Nicola Carey, Amy Edgar, Lauren Smith, Molly Strano, Lilly Mills
Match details:
Date – February 1, 2024
Time – 5:00 AM IST
Venue – Blundstone Arena, Hobart
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.