The 39th match of the 2024-25 Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) is set to unfold at the WACA Ground on 19th February 2025, at 7.30 AM IST, as Western Australia take on South Australia Scorpions.
This encounter promises to be an intriguing one, with the two teams positioned at the opposite ends of the table. While the South Australia Scorpions occupy the second spot, their opponents Western Australia are currently placed seventh.
Squads:
Western Australia women’s cricket team
Chloe Piparo (C), Emily Arlott, Charis Bekker, Zoe Britcliffe, Mathilda Carmichael, Maddy Darke, Bhavi Devchand, Amy Edgar, Mikayla Hinkley, Shay Manolini, Rebecca McGrath, Lilly Mills, Taneale Peschel, Maddie White
South Australia Scorpions
Hollie Armitage, Jemma Barsby (C), Darcie Brown, Emma de Broughe, Emmerson Filsell, Ellie Johnston, Courtney Neale, Annie O’Neil, Bridget Patterson, Maddie Penna, Alex Price, Megan Schutt, Courtney Webb, Amanda-Jade Wellington
Players to watch out:
Amy Edgar
The 27-year- old all-rounder has been a consistent performer for Western Australia. In the previous season of WNCL, she scored 227 runs from 8 innings, with a best of 51 and took 17 wickets across 12 matches. This season, she has played 7 matches, taken 14 wickets and scored 45 runs in 5 innings. In Western Australia’s last match against ACT Meteors, she took 3 wickets in her 10 overs, conceding 32 runs.
Lilly Mills
The 24-year-old off break bowler has established herself as a key member of Western Australia’s attack. She was the third-highest wicket-taker in WNCL 2023-24, claiming 18 wickets in 10 matches. This season, Mills has taken 16 wickets in 10 matches, including the best of 5/46. She contributed one wicket in the team’s recent outing against ACT Women.
Hollie Armitage
A talented all-rounder, the 27-year-old has been in impressive form this season, occupying the ninth spot in top leading run scorers. She has accumulated 364 runs in 8 innings at an average of 45.50 and a strike rate of 97.84. Her recent performances have been varied, with scores of 9 and 23, but she also produced a standout century off 82 balls against Queensland Fire.
Darcie Brown
The 21-year-old right arm fast bowler is playing her first WNCL match of the season. In her ODI career spanning 23 matches, she has claimed 25 wickets. In her recent international outings, Brown picked up three wickets in the one-off Ashes Test, 2 wickets in the sole T20I match during the same series, and 2 wickets across 3 matches in the ODI leg of the Ashes.
Pitch:
The WACA Ground features a well-balanced center wicket that’s favorable for both batters and bowlers, particularly pacers, to make an impact on the game. The average score in the 220s indicates favorable conditions for scoring runs as well.
Weather:
The conditions in Perth are expected to be ideal for cricket, with plenty of sunshine and a high of 33 degrees Celsius, accompanied by moderate humidity and a gentle 16 km/h breeze.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Maddy Darke, Bridget Patterson, Courtney Webb, Hollie Armitage, Mikayla Hinkley, Emma de Broughe, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Jemma Barsby, Amy Edgar, Lilly Mills, Maddie Penna
Match details:
Date – February 19, 2025
Time – 7:30 AM IST
Venue – WACA Ground, Perth
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on cricket.com.au and will also be available on Kayo Sports.
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