Victoria Women will be eager to register a win in their ongoing Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) 2025 campaign in this crucial Match 7 clash against Tasmania Tigers, scheduled for the 8th of October 2025, at Junction Oval, Melbourne, starting at 4:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
After suffering defeats in both of their opening fixtures, Victoria are placed fifth on the points table with no wins so far. On the other hand, Tasmania Women come into this match with a win and a loss in their opening round against South Australia Scorpions, sitting third on the ladder with five points from two games.
Squads:
Victoria Women’s Cricket Team
Indigo Noble, Meg Lanning, Mia Perrin, Olivia Henry, Samara Dulvin, Annabel Sutherland, Ella Hayward, Georgia Wareham, Hasrat Gill, Rhys McKenna, Tess Flintoff, Nicole Faltum, Sophie Reid, Georgia Prestwidge, Kim Garth, Milly Illingworth, Molly Strano, Sasha Moloney, Sophie Day, Sophie Molineux, Tayla Vlaeminck
Tasmania Tigers 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:
Georgia Prestwidge
Georgia Prestwidge enjoyed a productive 2024–25 season for Victoria, featuring in 12 matches. She scored 162 runs at an average of 18 and a strike rate of 93.64, with the highest score of 53* and one fifty to her name. With the ball, she delivered 73 overs, taking 11 wickets at 35.27 runs apiece, including best figures of 3/35. Her economy rate stood at 5.31, showcasing her ability to keep batters in check.
Sasha Moloney
Sasha Moloney has had a solid start to her 25-26 WNCL season, contributing as a valuable all-rounder for Victoria. She scored a notable 56 not out in the previous outing and also took a wicket with her right-arm off-break bowling, providing key breakthroughs. Moloney has shown good impact both with the bat and ball early in the season, demonstrating her value.
Lizelle Lee
Lizelle Lee has made a strong impression early in the 2025-26 WNCL season for Tasmania. She has played 2 innings, scoring 125 runs at an impressive average of 62.50, including the highest of 65. Her aggressive right-handed batting has been key in providing Tasmania solid starts at the top of the order. Lee’s form reflects her reliability and ability to build innings under pressure.
Rachel Trenaman
Rachel Trenaman has had an excellent start to this WNCL season for Tasmania. She has played 2 innings, scoring 115 runs, including scores of 75* and 40 respectively. Trenaman has been a key batting force for her team with innings that include a powerful 75* and consistent scoring contributions. She continues to showcase her talent and reliability.
Pitch:
The pitch at Junction Oval, Melbourne is known for being balanced, generally offering good bounce and carry for fast bowlers, while also providing fair assistance to spinners as the game progresses. It tends to favor batting in the initial stages with decent pace and bounce, making it suitable for stroke play.
Weather:
Melbourne will experience mostly sunny weather with a high of 22°C and a low near 10°C. It is expected to be dry with no significant rainfall and light winds, making for pleasant conditions and a complete game of cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Meg Lanning, Samara Dulvin, Ella Hayward, Georgia Wareham, Nicole Faltum, Georgia Prestwidge, Rachel Trenaman, Tabatha Saville, Kathryn Bryce, Nicola Carey, Lizelle Lee
Match Details:
Date – October 8, 2025
Time – 4:30 AM IST
Venue – Junction Oval, Melbourne
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on cricket.com.au.
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