Tigers Play QLD for WNCL Trophy

The Tasmanian Tigers have named a squad of 14 for their final match of the 23/24 WNCL season as they defend their title.

Below is the selected squad for the upcoming Women’s National Cricket League Final against Queensland at Bellerive Oval on Saturday.

Tasmanian Tigers

Elyse Villani (C)
Nicola Carey
Maisy Gibson
Heather Graham
Beth Lane
Lizelle Lee
Emma Manix-Geeves (WK)
Sasha Moloney
Tabatha Saville
Clare Scott
Hayley Silver-Holmes
Lauren Smith
Naomi Stalenberg
Molly Strano

Elyse Villani and Molly Strano return to the squad after missing Tasmania’s last WNCL match against Victoria.

Queensland Fire

Georgia Redmayne (C & WK)
Bonnie Berry
Zoe Cooke
Sianna Ginger
Lucy Hamilton
Nicola Hancock
Mikayla Hinkley
Kira Holmes
Ruth Johnston
Charli Knott
Grace Parsons
Courtney Sippel
Georgia Voll
Lauren Winfield-Hill

Queensland will be without Australian all-rounders Jess Jonassen and Grace Harris and the big-hitting Laura Harris for the Final with the trio playing in the WPL in India from this week.

The Fire are chasing their second title, having won the Ruth Preddy Cup for the first time in 2021 when they overcame Victoria in Melbourne.

Tasmania has won the past two titles and is seeking to become the only state other than New South Wales to win three WNCL titles in a row.

A good crowd is expected for the afternoon match with free entry on offer.

MATCH DETAILS

Tasmanian Tigers vs Queensland Fire

Saturday 24 February, Bellerive Oval

First ball: 14.05 AEDT

Entry: Free. The entire ground apart from the David Boon Stand will be open. Bar and kiosk facilities available including a sausage sizzle and food trucks. Face painting for children.

Broadcast: Kayo Sports & cricket.com.au