Match no. 9 of Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) 2025-26 will feature a face-off between New South Wales Breakers and Western Australia at the Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney, scheduled for the 9th of October 2025, starting at 5:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
The New South Wales Breakers head into this fixture riding high after back-to-back victories against Victoria to open their title defense. Western Australia, meanwhile, are eager to turn fortunes around after a tough start to their campaign, losing both opening matches to Queensland Fire.
Squads:
New South Wales Breakers’ Women’s Cricket Team
Anika Learoyd, Claire Moore, Elsa Hunter, Frankie Nicklin, Katie Mack, Phoebe Litchfield, Tara French, Ash Gardner, Caoimhe Bray, Ellyse Perry, Erin Burns, Alyssa Healy, Kate Pelle, Tahlia Wilson, Hannah Darlington, Jade Allen, Lauren Cheatle, Maitlan Brown, Samantha Bates, Sarah Coyte, Sienne Eve
Western Australia Women’s Cricket Team
Chloe Piparo, Ines McKeon, Mathilda Carmichael, Mikayla Hinkley, Amy Edgar, Charis Bekker, Rebecca McGrath, Taneale Peschel, Beth Mooney, Maddy Darke, Alana King, Chloe Ainsworth, Ebony Hoskin, Heather Graham, Lilly Mills, Maddie White, Piepa Cleary, Shay Manolini, Zoe Britcliffe
Players to watch out:
Tahlia Wilson
Tahlia Wilson has been in excellent form during the 2025 Women’s National Cricket League season for New South Wales. She played 2 matches, scoring 113 runs with a top score of 109 and an impressive average of 56.50. Her strike rate stands at 94.16, showcasing her ability to score quickly. She remains a key player for the Breakers with her consistent and impactful performances.
Lauren Cheatle
Lauren Cheatle has bowled 19 overs across 2 matches in the 2025 WNCL season, delivering 114 balls and has taken 5 wickets with a best bowling figure of 3 for 33. Cheatle’s bowling average is 11.40, and she maintains an economy rate of 3.00. Her strike rate is 22.8 balls per wicket, highlighting her effectiveness as a wicket-taking bowler for the Breakers.
Mikayla Hinkley
Mikayla Hinkley has played 2 matches in the 2025 WNCL season, scoring 113 runs with an average of 56.50. She has the highest score of 56 and 2 half-centuries to her name with a strike rate of 67.26. Hinkley has hit 11 boundaries so far, showing her ability to score quickly and contribute significantly to her team’s batting lineup. She will be a key player for Western Australia going ahead.
Amy Edgar
Amy Edgar has been one of the key players for Western Australia, so far picking up 7 wickets with the ball in 2 matches with an average of 11 and an economy rate of 4.5. She has a 4-wicket haul with best bowling figures of 4 for 37 giving away only 77 runs in the first two games. She has been exceptional with the ball and has topped the charts in most wickets and will be very crucial for her side.
Pitch:
Sydney Olympic Park features a pitch that is generally known to be batting-friendly, offering true and consistent bounce which allows stroke makers to score freely when set. Fast bowlers may get some reward early on, but as the match progresses, the surface tends to favor batters while spinners can come into play if there’s some wear or dryness.
Weather:
The weather is expected to be partly cloudy and comfortable with daytime temperatures reaching around 21°C to 24°C and minimal chance of rainfall. These conditions should provide good prospects for uninterrupted cricket and pleasant playing conditions.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Tahlia Wilson, Hannah Darlington, Lauren Cheatle, Maitlan Brown, Samantha Bates, Sarah Coyte, Mikayla Hinkley, Amy Edgar, Beth Mooney, Maddy Darke, Lilly Mills
Match Details:
Date – October 9, 2025
Time – 5:30 AM IST
Venue – Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on cricket.com.au.
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