The New South Wales Breakers will face the Western Australia Women in a much-anticipated Women’s National Cricket League 2025 clash at Cricket Central, Sydney, on the 11th of October 2025, starting 4:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST). Breakers, the defending champions, have started this season dominantly, racking up a hat-trick of wins, including a close 6-run victory over Western Australia in their last head-to-head just a couple days ago.
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:
Anika Learoyd
Anika Learoyd has scored 133 runs in 3 innings this WNCL season, displaying her usual positive intent at the crease. Her highest score of 108 underlines her ability to play match-defining knocks. Averaging 44.33 at striking at 86.36, Learoyd has been a consistent contributor for New South Wales Breakers. Her innings have included 13 fours and a six, reflecting a fine balance between power and placement.
Katie Mack
Katie Mack has accumulated 117 runs in 3 innings this season, anchoring the batting lineup for her side. With a top score of 69 in her most recent game, she has been a steady performer, providing crucial starts and partnerships. Her batting average of 39.00 and strike rate of 86.02 highlight her controlled yet fluent approach. Mack’s tally of 13 boundaries and one six shows her ability to find the gaps and rotate the strike effectively.
Chloe Piparo
Western Australia’s Chloe Piparo has made 120 runs in 3 matches, playing the role of a dependable top-order batter. Her highest score of 63 and an average of 40.00 reflect her consistency across games. With a strike rate of 89.55, Piparo has shown her ability to adapt to various match situations. She has struck 16 fours and 2 sixes, showcasing her knack for keeping the scoreboard moving
Mathilda Carmichael
Mathilda Carmichael has compiled 119 runs in 3 innings this WNCL season, bringing stability to the Western Australia lineup. Her top score of 71 came in a composed display of timing and temperament. Averaging 39.66 and striking at 89.47, she has maintained her reputation as a reliable run-scorer. Carmichael’s innings have been laced with 11 fours and a six, underlining her confident stroke play.
Pitch:
Sydney Olympic Park features a cricket 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:
Sydney is expected to have comfortable spring weather tomorrow with clear to mostly sunny skies and very little chance of rain. Temperatures will likely range from a cool morning low around 14–17°C to a pleasant daytime high between 23–28°C. Humidity will be moderate and winds are expected to be gentle, mostly from the northwest.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Tahlia Wilson, Hannah Darlington, Lauren Cheatle, Maitlan Brown, Samantha Bates, Sarah Coyte, Mikayla Hinkley, Anika Learoyd, Katie Mack, Chloe Piparo, Mathilda Carmicheal
Match Details:
Date – October 11, 2025
Time – 4:30 AM IST
Venue – Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on cricket.com.au.
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