Western Australia occupies 2nd place on the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) 2026-27 points table with 5 points and a healthy net run rate of +2.039 after securing a dominant, bonus-point win in match one. Tasmania Tigers find themselves in 5th place with 0 points and a NRR of -2.039, eager to bounce back after a tough opening outing.
Squads:
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
Tasmania Tigers Women’s Cricket Team
Elyse Villani, Naomi Stalenberg, Rachel Trenaman, Ruth Johnston, Tabatha Saville, Ava Curtis, Kathryn Bryce, Nicola Carey, Emma Manix-Geeves, Lizelle Lee, Amy Smith, Callie Wilson, Courtney Sippel, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Lauren Smith, Maisy Gibson, Sara Kennedy
Players to watch out:
Beth Mooney
Beth Mooney was virtually flawless for Western Australia Women, playing an unbeaten masterclass of 117 off 94 deliveries. Strike-rating at 124.46, she anchored the chase effortlessly while dispatching 15 fours and 2 sixes. Remaining not out till the end, Mooney showcased why she remains one of the premier batters in the domestic circuit.
Tabitha Saville
Tabitha Saville anchored the middle overs for Tasmania Women with a composed half-century. She made 79 runs off 86 balls at a healthy strike rate of 91.86, finding the fence 10 times. Her steady top-order contribution ensured Tasmania maintained continuous momentum throughout their innings.
Ruby Strange
Ruby Strange made an instant splash for Western Australia Women, dismantling the opposition with a superb 5-wicket haul. She finished with figures of 5 for 49 in 8 overs, striking every 9.6 balls. Her aggressive wicket-taking spell completely turned the game in Western Australia’s favor.
Lauren Smith
Lauren Smith contributed on both fronts for Tasmania Women in her outing. With the ball, she maintained brilliant control, taking 3 wickets for 37 runs in 10 overs with 2 maidens and an economy of just 3.70. She later added 27 runs off 61 balls with 3 boundaries to round off a disciplined performance.
Pitch:
The historic WACA Ground in Perth boasts one of the most famous pitches in world cricket, crafted from clay-rich West Australian soil that creates an exceptionally hard and fast surface. Fast bowlers thrive on its iconic pace and steep, carry-heavy bounce, while batters who can manage the high ball can scoring rapidly off the quick outfield.
Weather:
Perth will experience partly sunny conditions with a high of 19°C and an overnight low near 13°C, alongside light westerly winds and a slight 15% chance of a passing shower.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Chloe Piparo, Ines McKeon, Mathilda Carmichael, Mikayla Hinkley, Amy Edgar, Charis Bekker, Elyse Villani, Naomi Stalenberg, Rachel Trenaman, Ruth Johnston, Tabatha Saville
Match Details:
Date – October 1, 2026
Time – 11:00 AM IST
Venue – Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, Perth
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on cricket.com.au.
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