Table-toppers Queensland Fire, with 5 wins from 8 games, and South Australia Scorpions, with 5 wins from 6 games, will go head-to-head in match no. 27 of the 2024-25 Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL). The game is scheduled for the 1st of February 2025, at Adelaide Oval, South Australia, starting at 5:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).

Squads:
South Australia Scorpions
Bridget Patterson, Hollie Armitage, Emma de Broughe, Emmerson Filsell, Paris Hall, Ellie Johnston, Courtney Neale, Annie O’Neil, Maddie Penna, Alex Price, Courtney Webb, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Ella Wilson
Queensland Fire
Jess Jonassen, Lucinda Bourke, Sianna Ginger, Lilli Hamilton, Nicola Hancock, Grace Harris, Laura Harris, Charli Knott, Grace Parsons, Georgia Redmayne, Courtney Sippel, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Mikayla Wrigley
Players to watch out:
Bridget Patterson
The 30-year-old top-order batter, from 6 outings this WNCL season, has posted 226 runs at an average of 37.66 and registered the highest score of 88. In the previous round of games, Patterson failed to convert her starts, departing for 16 and 35. She is a seasoned campaigner, and it is hoped that she builds on her recent starts with substantial scores.
Amanda-Jade Wellington
The 27-year-old leg-spinner has scalped 16 wickets from 6 outings this WNCL season, at an average of 16.56 and an economy rate of 4.56, while also chipping in with 69 runs from 6 innings. Fresh off a successful T20 season in New Zealand, Amanda-Jade can be counted on to continue this rewarding form, delivering the goods with both bat and ball.
Charli Knott
The 22-year-old all-rounder in the 2024-25 WNCL has amassed 255 runs at an average of 36.42 and struck 10 wickets at an economy rate of 4.90, with bests of 79* and 3/22. In her previous 4 outings, Knott has registered scores of 20, 79*, 33, and 58, alongside bowling returns of 2/20, 1/20, 3/39, and 1/52. She can be relied upon for all-round efforts.
Sianna Ginger
The 19-year-old pacer, from 8 WNCL appearances this summer, has picked up 14 wickets at an average of 17.00 and an economy rate of 4.97, with the best of 4/49, while also adding 80 runs from 6 innings. Sianna’s returns from her recent outings read 2/17, 1/34, 2/32, and 2/45. She will be banked upon to lead the wickets tally, extending this form.
Pitch:
The Adelaide Oval provides a batting-friendly surface, with an average score in the 210s. However, the pitch also offers enough assistance for bowlers, especially spinners, who can dominate during the middle overs.
Weather:
The temperature is expected to hover around 28°C, with light winds and humidity at 36%. The forecasted conditions suggest a complete game in Adelaide, with clear, bright skies overhead.
Fantasy playing XI:
Georgia Redmayne, Bridget Patterson, Ellie Johnston, Emma de Broughe, Courtney Webb, Jess Jonassen, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Charli Knott, Sianna Ginger, Maddie Penna, Nicola Hancock
Match details:
Date – February 01, 2025
Time – 5:00 AM IST
Venue – Adelaide Oval, South Australia
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on cricket.com.au and will also be available on Kayo Sports.

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