Match 23: Tasmania Tigers Women vs Western Australia Women | Squads, Players to Watch, Live Streaming Details

In the 23rd match of the 30th edition of the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL), Tasmania Tigers will take on the Western Australia in the Bellerive Oval, Hobart. The Tigers had quite a good run a couple of matches before, as they won three matches on the trot by commanding margins. However, they are going into this match with two consecutive losses and will be looking to turn things around. On the other hand, Western Australian, have been in fine form, as they have won their last two matches by a fair margin. They will be looking to build on the momentum they have from the last two matches and will be hoping to secure a spot in the top of the table.

Squads:

Tasmania Tigers Women’s Cricket Team

Elyse Villani, Heather Graham, Nicola Carey, Naomi Stalenberg, Molly Strano, Amy Smith, Rachel Trenaman, Emma Manix-Geeves, Maisy Gibson, Tabatha Saville, Chloe Piparo

Western Australia Women’s Cricket Team

Chloe Ainsworth, Maddy Darke, Charli Knott, Amy Edgar, Alana King, Mathilda Carmichael, Lily Mills, Piepa Cleary, Nicole Bolton, Courtney Neale

Players to watch out:

Hayley Silver-Holmes

Hayley Silver-Holmes, the Australian bowling all-rounder, has been one of the most prolific players for Tasmania Tigers. In this season, she has scored 147 runs from 4 innings, including a half-century. In her last two matches in the WNCL, she has scored 89 runs and picked up 3 wickets as well. She will be a key player for her side considering her ability to contribute with both bat and ball for her side.

Lauren Smith

Lauren Smith, the Australian bowler, has been a consistent player for her side in the tournament so far. In this season, she has scored 97 runs from 3 innings, and she has picked up 9 wickets as well. She had a fabulous outing in her last match against Queensland Fire, as she scored a half-century and picked up two wickets as well. She will be a huge player for the side as she can score valuable runs and pick up wickets in the crucial phases of the game.

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Shay Manolini

Shay Manolini, the Australian leg break bowler, has been a key wicket-taking bowler for Western Australia in the tournament. This season, she has picked up 7 wickets at a decent economy rate. She has been an integral component of their bowling unit, as she tightens their spin bowling efficiency and will be hopeful to carry her form in the coming matches as well.

Amy Edgar

Amy Edgar, the Australian bowling all-rounder, has been a fine bowler for Western Australia in this league so far. In her season so far, she has picked up 17 wickets from 6 innings at an economy of 4. She has picked up 8 wickets in her previous two matches, and she even picked up a terrific 5 wicket haul against Southern Australia Scorpions. She will be a key bowler for her side considering her performance under pressure and her ability to take important wickets.

Pitch:

The surface at Bellerive Oval offers true pace in the pitch and it will be favourable for batters who rely on timing rather than power. Spinners will come into the game only in the latter phases, when the ball becomes soft. It’s a batting friendly track overall, as the batters can benefit from the pace of the pitch.

Weather:

The forecast predicts partly cloudy conditions with a high of 21°C, with around a 20% chance of precipitation during the day and roughly a 15% chance at night.

Fantasy Playing XI:

Elyse Villani, Lizelle Lee, Heather Graham, Nicola Carey, Molly Strano, Naomi Stalenberg, Amy Smith, Chloe Piparo, Beth Mooney, Alana King, Lilly Mills

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