Match 12: Queensland Fire Women vs Australian Capital Territory Meteors Women | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming

Queensland Fire will be riding high after clinching a thrilling two-wicket win over Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Meteors in their last encounter on October 11. Chasing 278, a sensational unbeaten 101 from Lauren Winfield-Hill rescued Queensland Fire from a precarious position, underlining the Fire’s batting depth and fighting spirit. ACT, despite Annie Wikman’s half-century and late cameos, couldn’t close out the match, but will take heart from running the table-toppers so close.

The two teams again lock horns in match no. 12 of Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) 2025-26 on the 14th of October 2025, starting 4:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).

Squads:

Queensland Fire Women’s Cricket Team

Annie O’Neil, Laura Harris, Lucy Bourke, Charli Knott, Lucy Hamilton, Sianna Ginger, Georgia Redmayne, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Mikayla Wrigley, Bonnie Berry, Jess Jonassen, Lily Bassingthwaighte, Nicola Hancock

Australian Capital Territory Women’s Cricket Team

Annie Wikman, Olivia Porter, Rachel Carroll, Shivani Mehta, Carly Leeson, Georgia Elwiss, Grace Dignam, Stella Wilde, Zoe Cooke, Grace Lyons, Paris Bowdler, Amy Hunter, Anesu Mushangwe, Angelina Genford, Gabrielle Sutcliffe, Holly Ferling

Players to watch out:

Lauren Winfield-Hill

In 3 outings of the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) 2025-26 so far, Winfield-Hill has amassed 198 runs and posted a highest score of unbeaten 101. Her aggressive intent is clear, as she has struck 30 fours and 1 six in aggregate. Her steady performances contribute valuable runs to Queensland Fire’s campaign.

Charli Knott

In 3 matches outings this season so far, Knott has sent down 168 balls (28 overs) with 1 maiden, conceding 137 runs and picking up 5 wickets. Her best bowling in an innings is 3/54, averaging 27.40 apiece, with an economy rate of 4.89 and a strike rate of 33.60. She also has added 101 runs to the tally, at an average of 33.66, and is one of the key players for Queensland Fire.

Anika Wikman

During the 2024–25 WNCL season, Anika Wikman played 10 games for the ACT Meteors, scoring 207 runs at an average of 23.00. With an unbeaten 50 and a strike rate of 84.48 from 245 balls faced, she achieved her highest score of the season. She demonstrated her ability to play anchoring knocks. Throughout the season, her dependability gave the team reliable contributions.

Zoe Cooke

Zoe Cooke played in 12 games for the ACT Meteors during the 2024–25 WNCL season, scoring 216 runs at an average of 24.00. She maintained a healthy strike rate of 86.74 and her season-high score was 47. She also picked up 11 wickets, leading the team from the front with both bat and ball. She has kicked off this season with an unbeaten 60 and 1/49, leading the charge.

Pitch:

The Allan Border Field in Brisbane typically features a well-prepared surface that offers consistent bounce and true carry, making it conducive for batters to play their strokes confidently, while pacers can extract movement early on and spinners often come into play as the match progresses.

Weather:

The weather will be partly cloudy, with a low of 19°C and a high of 26°C, and only a 10% chance of rain expected. Winds will be southeasterly in the morning, turning northeasterly by midday, and a high UV index is forecast.

Fantasy Playing XI:

Annie O’Neil, Laura Harris, Charli Knott, Georgia Redmayne, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Jess Jonassen, Annie Wikman, Rachel Carroll, Carly Leeson, Georgia Elwiss, Zoe Cooke