After an outstanding summer in Teal and Maroon, it’s a moment to celebrate the outstanding athletes who have showcased remarkable skills and dedication on the field. Over the season, teams competed fiercely in different tournaments, demonstrating their talent and determination. Now, let’s delve into the esteemed State Cricket Awards and recognize the deserving winners from Queensland, who have made a lasting impression on the cricketing world.
Here are the players from Queensland who received awards:
Charli Knott – She received the Jodie Purves Trophy for her outstanding performance in the Women’s National Cricket League. Across 12 innings, she amassed 328 runs, with a highest score of 73, maintaining an average of 36.44 and a striking rate of 77.17. Knott showcased her batting prowess by scoring one half-century and hitting 39 boundaries during the tournament. Additionally, her bowling skills were noteworthy, as she claimed 12 wickets, with her best figures being 3/25. She maintained an average of 27.41 and an economy rate of 4.67.
Mikayla Hinkley – She was honoured with the Pike-Maher Medal and is a distinguished First Nations woman. Beyond her on-field achievements, Hinkle played a pivotal role in Queensland Cricket’s Reconciliation Plan and served as a valuable member of Queensland’s Indigenous Cricket Advisory Council. In the Women’s National Cricket League, she showcased her batting prowess by amassing 295 runs in 9 innings, including one half-century, with an impressive average of 36.87.
Georgia Voll – She was honoured as Queensland Fire Player of the Year and showcased remarkable performance throughout the season. In 12 innings, she accumulated 459 runs, including her highest score of 117, boasting an impressive average of 41.72. Voll’s batting prowess was highlighted by her achievement of two centuries and two half-centuries, along with smashing 57 boundaries in the tournament. Additionally, her contribution to the ball was decent, claiming 7 wickets with her best figures of 3/56. She maintained an overall economy rate of 5.26 in the Women’s National Cricket League.
Georgia Redmayne – She is the recipient of the Queensland Fire Players’ Player Award and delivered an exceptional performance on the field. Across 11 innings, she accumulated 446 runs, with her highest score being 112, boasting a batting average of 40.54. Redmayne displayed her batting prowess by securing three half-centuries and one century, while also smashing a total of 47 boundaries.