Match 3: South Australia Scorpions Women vs Tasmania Tigers Women | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming

Match 3 of the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) 2025 sees South Australia Scorpions host Tasmania Tigers Women at the Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide on September 26. This encounter is crucial for both teams as they look to secure early points in the competitive league format. The match promises an exciting contest with both sides eager to assert dominance and gain momentum in the tournament.

Squads:

South Australian Scorpions’ Women’s Cricket Team

Bridget Patterson, Courtney Webb, Ellie Johnston, Emma de Broughe, Hollie Armitage, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Eleanor Larosa, Ella Wilson, Emmerson Filsell, Madeline Penna, Tahlia McGrath, Elizabeth Worthley, Courtney Neale, Darcie Brown, Isabella Malgioglio, Jemma Barsby, Kate Peterson, Maggie Clark, Megan Schutt

Tasmania Women’s Cricket Team

Elyse Villani, Naomi Stalenberg, Rachel Trenaman, Ruth Johnston, Tabatha Saville, Ava Curtis, Kathryn Bryce, Nicola Carey, Emma Manix-Geeves, Lizelle Lee, Amy Smith, Callie Wilson, Courtney Sippel, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Lauren Smith, Maisy Gibson, Sara Kennedy

Players to watch out:

Hollie Armitage

Hollie Armitage has played 3 Women’s ODIs, scoring 78 runs with a batting average of 26.00, and the highest score of 44. She is a right-handed batting all-rounder and a leg-spin bowler, though she hasn’t taken wickets yet in ODIs. Armitage has had limited opportunities in the ODI format but has shown promise in domestic T20 competitions. She primarily plays as an all-rounder with strength in middle-order batting.

Amanda Jade Wellington

Amanda Jade Wellington had a standout 2024-25 WNCL season for South Australia, playing 12 matches and taking 29 wickets at an excellent average of 20.48. She is a right-arm leg-spin bowler known for her accuracy and ability to take crucial wickets in the middle overs. Wellington also contributed with the bat, scoring 186 runs at an average of 18.60, showcasing her all-round capabilities. She was the leading wicket-taker in the WNCL for the season, playing a key role in South Australia’s bowling attack.

Lizelle Lee

Lizelle Lee played 100 Women’s ODIs, scoring 3,315 runs at an average of 36.42 with 3 centuries and 23 fifties. She is a powerful right-handed opening batter known for her aggressive stroke play and has a strike rate of around 84.4. Lee has also contributed occasionally with right-arm medium pace bowling, taking 3 wickets. She retired from international cricket in 2022 but continues to make an impact in domestic leagues.

Kathryn Bryce

Kathryn Bryce is a key bowling all-rounder for Scotland, having played 10 Women’s ODIs with 534 runs at an average of 66, including the highest score of 131*, which was her maiden ODI century during a qualifier match in 2025. She has also taken 11 wickets in ODIs, bowling slow left-arm orthodox, with a bowling average around 26.72. Bryce is known for her strong all-round performances and leadership, continuing to excel in international and domestic competitions.

Pitch:

The pitch at Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide is typically known for being a batting-friendly surface with good pace and bounce early on. It tends to be flat and consistent, favoring batters, but spinners can come into play as the match progresses due to some grip on the surface.

Weather:

The weather in Adelaide is cloudy with a temperature of around 14°C. The forecast shows a mix of cloudy and sunny conditions over the next few days, with occasional chances of showers towards the end of the week.

Fantasy Playing XI:

Courtney Webb, Hollie Armitage, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Madeline Penna, Elyse Villani, Rachel Trenaman, Kathryn Bryce, Nicola Carey, Emma Manix-Geeves, Lizelle Lee, Emma de Broughe

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