Defending champions Tasmania Tigers needed a string of wins to stay in the race for the knockouts, and with a win in their most recent game against the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Meteors, they will look to continue this momentum in match no. 30 of the 2024-25 Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. The game is scheduled for the 3rd of February 2025, at 5:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Tasmania Tigers
Elyse Villani, Nicola Carey, Julia Cavanough, Maisy Gibson, Heather Graham, Ruth Johnston, Emma Manix-Geeves, Tabatha Saville, Amy Smith, Lauren Smith, Naomi Stalenberg, Molly Strano, Rachel Trenaman
Australian Capital Territory Meteors
Katie Mack, Shivani Mehta, Paris Bowdler, Zoe Cooke, Rachel Carroll, Grace Dignam, Olivia Porter, Angelina Genford, Carly Leeson, Gabrielle Sutcliffe, Anesu Mushangwe
Players to watch out:
Elyse Villani
The 35-year-old top-order batter, from 9 WNCL outings this season, has posted 187 runs at an average of 20.77, with the highest score of 117. Elyse put behind her poor run of form, registering a season-best of 117 in her most recent outing. The team will count on the veteran batter to capitalize on this return to form, leading the scoring for her side.
Amy Smith
The 20-year-old leg-spinner, this WNCL season, has picked up 8 wickets at an economy rate of 6.46 and also added 74 runs from 5 innings, with bests of 3/27 and 29. Amy, in her recent WNCL outings, has returned bowling figures of 1/25, 2/72, and 3/27, while also being handy with the bat. The emerging all-rounder can be banked on for the goods.
Katie Mack
The 31-year-old top-order batter has accumulated 257 runs, including the highest score of 60, from 7 WNCL outings this season. Notably, Katie has notched up three fifties this season so far, with all coming in her previous five outings, registering scores of 60, 24, 51, 46, and 52. The experienced campaigner can be trusted to follow up with a big score.
Zoe Cooke
The 29-year-old pacer, from 7 WNCL outings, has claimed as many wickets at an economy rate of 4.46 and returned the best of 3/10, while also chipping in with 88 runs from 6 innings, with the best of 44*. Zoe has time and again chipped in with handy starts and been among the wickets consistently. She can be relied upon for impactful runs and key breakthroughs.
Pitch:
The 22 yards at Bellerive Oval provide a somewhat neutral playing field, but the conditions are slightly advantageous to batters over bowlers. Pacers, in particular, benefit from the conditions, and a score in the 240s can be deemed competitive on this wicket.
Weather:
The conditions in Hobart are forecasted to be pleasant for cricket, but later in the day, shower spells are expected. The temperature will hover in the early 30s (°C), with moderate winds and humidity at 48%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Emma Manix-Geeves, Katie Mack, Elyse Villani, Amy Smith, Nicola Carey, Carly Leeson, Heather Graham, Zoe Cooke, Molly Strano, Anesu Mushangwe, Maisy Gibson
Match details:
Date – February 03, 2025
Time – 5:00 AM IST
Venue – Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on cricket.com.au and will also be available on Kayo Sports.
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