New South Wales Breakers enter this Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) clash in a dominant position, sitting at the top of the table with a perfect record of six wins from six matches. With 27 points and a healthy net run rate of 1.253, the Breakers have been the team to beat. Queensland Fire is breathing down their necks, also on 27 points, but they’ve played two extra games (eight matches total) and hold a lower run rate. NSW is coming off a clinical eight-wicket win over Australian Capitals Territory (ACT) Meteors, where their bowling unit stifled the opposition, while Queensland will be looking to keep the pressure on the leaders in what is essentially a battle for the top spot.
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
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
Players to watch out:
Tahlia Wilson
Tahlia has been the backbone of the Breakers’ top-order this season, consistently setting the platform for her side. She really turned heads with a brilliant unbeaten 115 against the ACT Meteors, proving just how difficult she is to dismiss once she finds her rhythm. With 346 runs already under her belt this tournament, she currently sits as one of the leading run-scorers, averaging over 50 and showing exactly why she’s considered one of the most reliable anchors in the domestic game.
Georgia Redmayne
The Queensland opener continues to be a picture of consistency, blending her medical career with elite-level cricket seamlessly. This season, she has been vital for the Fire, racking up 277 runs at the top of the order to keep them firmly in the hunt for the title. Her ability to rotate strike and find the boundary early in the innings has provided the necessary spark, and her glovework behind the stumps remains as sharp as ever for the second-placed Queensland side.
Lauren Cheatle
Stepping into the captaincy for the Breakers this year, Lauren has led by example with her left-arm pace and tactical maturity picking up 12 wickets with best bowling figures of 3 for 33 averaging 16.83 and an impressive economy rate of 3.76. After overcoming a long road of injuries, she has spearheaded a bowling attack that has helped NSW remain undefeated through their first six matches. While she’s always a threat with the new ball, it’s her leadership and composure under pressure that have defined her 2025–26 campaign so far.
Sianna Ginger
Sianna is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting all-round prospects in the country, building on the promise she showed in the Under-19 ranks. This season, she’s contributed valuable middle-order runs and provided the Fire with a genuine wicket-taking option through her medium-fast bowling picking up 14 wickets so far with best bowling figures of 4 for 35 and an economy rate of 4.45. Her breakthrough century against India A earlier in the year has clearly boosted her confidence, as she now looks like a senior player who can change a game with both bat and ball.
Pitch:
The pitch at Cricket Central is designed to replicate the traditional characteristics of the SCG, typically offering a good batting surface with moderate pace. As the game progresses, these decks tend to slow down slightly and offer significant assistance to spinners, promising an engaging game.
Weather:
The conditions in Sydney will be partly sunny during the day, shifting to mostly cloudy with a high of 21°C and a low of 18°C. There is a slight chance of rain (10%–20%), and wind is coming from the southeast at 19 mph.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Katie Mack, Kate Pelle, Tahlia Wilson, Jade Allen, Lauren Cheatle, Maitlan Brown, Laura Harris, Charli Knott, Sianna Ginger, Georgia Redmayne, Lauren Winfield-Hill
Match Details:
Date – February 03, 2026
Time – 4:30 AM IST
Venue – Cricket Central, Sydney
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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