In match no. 38 of the 2024-25 Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL), defending champions Tasmania Tigers will lock horns with Victoria Women at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart on the 19th of February. The Tasmania Tigers are placed on the 5th spot in the points table with 23 points in the kitty. On the flip side, Victoria have bagged 6 wins out of 10 games and are placed fourth on the tally.
Squads:
Tasmania Tigers
Elyse Villani (C), Nicola Carey, Julia Cavanough, Maisy Gibson, Ruth Johnston, Emma Manix-Geeves, Tabatha Saville, Amy Smith, Lauren Smith, Naomi Stalenberg, Molly Strano, Rachel Trenaman, Callie Wilson
Victoria women’s cricket team
Nicole Faltum (C), Sophie Day, Samara Dulvin, Tess Flintoff, Hasrat Gill, Ella Hayward, Olivia Henry, Sara Kennedy, Rhys McKenna, Sasha Moloney, Jasmin Nevins, Georgia Prestwidge, Sophie Reid
Players to watch out:
Nicola Carey
The Tasmanian bowler, Nicola Carey is the 4th highest wicket-taker in the ongoing 29th edition of the WNCL. The right-arm medium has clinched 17 wickets from 10 outings at an impressive economy of 5.10 while marking her authority with best figures of 3/26. She has also added 328 runs to the tally, including the highest of 120. Carey’s consistent performances have played a crucial role in her team’s campaign.
Amy Smith
The leg-break bowler, Amy Smith will be one the bowlers to look out for in the upcoming clash. In 6 matches, she has claimed 9 wickets, recording the best figures of 3/27. Known for her near-perfect disciplined line and length, the 20-year-old has scalped wickets at a decent economy of 5.94 and will aim to scalp a cluster of wickets to dismantle the opposition, while also chipping in with the bat.
Ella Hayward
The 21-year-old has scalped 17 wickets from 10 matches, with the staggering best figures of 6//31. The off-break bowler has delivered spells at an economy of 4.49. Not only with the ball, but Hayward has also been a sensational performer with the bat. She has accumulated 346 runs which includes an unbeaten innings of 112. The Tasmanian team will have to plan well to stop the all-rounder from delivering another scintillating all-round performance.
Georgia Prestwidge
The right-arm pacer, Georgia Prestwidge has picked 10 wickets in as many games at the WNCL season of 2024-25. Though she may have not been much successful in picking a plenty of wickets, yet she kept the scoring rate in check with a maintained economy of 5.37.
Pitch:
Historically, the pitch has offered early assistance to bowlers with movement off the deck, but as the game progresses, it converts into a good track for batters. Additionally, the ground is impacted by the afternoon sea breezes drifting in from the Derwent River.
Weather:
It is expected to be partly cloudy in Hobart with 20% chances of precipitation. The temperature is expected to be around 17°C, with winds blowing at 19 km/hr and humidity at 57%.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Nicole Faltum, Hasrat Gill, Ella Hayward, Nicola Carey, Elyse Villani, Tess Flintoff, Georgia Prestwidge, Amy Smith, Molly Strano, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day
Match details:
Date – February 19, 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.
Loves all things female cricket
