South Australia Scorpions are riding a wave of momentum into this WNCL 2025-26 clash after a thrilling two-wicket win over Victoria. That victory moved South Australia to 17 points from seven matches, keeping them within striking distance of the top three. Meanwhile, Victoria is enduring a season to forget. Currently rooted to the bottom of the ladder with seven losses from seven games and a net run rate of -1.335, they even sit on -1 points due to an over-rate penalty earlier in the tournament.
Squads:
South Australian Scorpions Women’s Cricket Team
Bridget Patterson, Courtney Webb, Ellie Johnston, Emma de Broughe, Hollie Armitage, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Eleanor Larosa, Ella Wilson, Emmerson Filsell, Madeline Penna, Tahlia McGrath, Elizabeth Worthley, Courtney Neale, Darcie Brown, Isabella Malgioglio, Jemma Barsby, Kate Peterson, Maggie Clark, Megan Schutt
Victoria Women’s Cricket Team
Indigo Noble, Meg Lanning, Mia Perrin, Olivia Henry, Samara Dulvin, Annabel Sutherland, Ella Hayward, Georgia Wareham, Hasrat Gill, Rhys McKenna, Tess Flintoff, Nicole Faltum, Sophie Reid, Georgia Prestwidge, Kim Garth, Milly Illingworth, Molly Strano, Sasha Moloney, Sophie Day, Sophie Molineux, Tayla Vlaeminck
Players to watch out:
Emma de Broughe
Emma de Broughe has been a key player at the top of the order for South Australia, totaling 173 runs across her 7 innings this season. She has shown her ability to dig in with a solid half-century, posting a high score of 71 while maintaining an average of 24.71. While her strike rate sits at 67.57, her primary role has been navigating the opening spells, having faced 256 balls so far to set a platform for the Scorpions.
Ella Hayward
In the 2025-26 campaign, Ella Hayward has contributed 143 runs for Victoria while appearing in 7 matches. Batting in the middle order, she has managed a top score of 33 and currently holds a season average of 20.42. She has focused on rotating the strike, finding the boundary 19 times across the 220 balls she has faced to help stabilize the Victorian innings. Notably, she has been a standout with the ball, taking 12 wickets, at an economy rate of 4.68.
Jemma Barsby
Captain Jemma Barsby has been a standout all-rounder for the Scorpions, proving her worth particularly with her middle-order contributions where she has scored 162 runs at an average of 32.40. Her batting has been remarkably consistent, with a top score of 45 and a healthy strike rate of 71.68. Beyond the bat, she has been a force with the ball, taking 12 wickets in 50 overs with the best bowling performance of 3/27.
Tess Flintoff
Tess Flintoff has been a vital strike weapon for Victoria this season, primarily making her mark with the ball by taking 7 wickets in just 5 matches, while has failed with the bat, managing only 109 runs. She has maintained a disciplined economy rate of 4.85 and produced a brilliant spell of 3/38, highlighting her ability to break partnerships. Across her 34 overs bowled, she has also managed to deliver 5 maiden overs, keeping the pressure firmly on the opposition batters.
Pitch:
Karen Rolton Oval features a unique mix of natural and drop-in pitches that are specifically prepared to mirror the high-quality, rock-hard standards of the Adelaide Oval. The surface generally provides even bounce and carry for seamers early on, before flattening out into a true batting track that rewards stroke play through a lightning-fast outfield.
Weather:
Adelaide’s forecast is looking bright with sunny conditions during the day and clear skies at night. You can expect a high of 29°C and a low of 15°C, with a gentle south wind at 10 mph.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Ella Hayward, Hasrat Gill, Rhys McKenna, Tess Flintoff, Nicole Faltum, Courtney Webb, Emma de Broughe, Hollie Armitage, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Darcie Brown, Jemma Barsby
Match Details:
Date – February 5, 2026
Time – 5:00 AM IST
Venue – Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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