The Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) returns for another compelling season from 29th September 2026 to 20th March 2027, bringing together seven of Australia’s finest state sides in the country’s premier women’s domestic one-day tournament.
Victoria, Queensland Fire, Tasmania Tigers, Western Australia, South Australia Scorpions, Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Meteors, and New South Wales Breakers will contest a double round-robin league stage, with each team facing the others twice before the top two advance to the final. As the tournament that has shaped generations of Australian women cricketers since its inaugural edition in 1996–97, the WNCL remains the definitive proving ground for talent aiming for national honours.
Tournament History:
Since its inception in 1996–97, the WNCL has grown into the cornerstone of Australia’s women’s domestic cricket structure. New South Wales stands as the most successful side in the competition’s history, having lifted the title 21 times. The Tasmanian Tigers follow with three championships, while Victoria and Queensland Fire have each secured two titles.
South Australia and Western Australia have claimed one title apiece, highlighting the competitive evolution of the tournament over nearly three decades. Through its rich history, the WNCL has not only showcased emerging stars but also provided a platform for established internationals to refine their skills in the 50-over format.
Squads:
New South Wales Breakers
CA Contracted: Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry
NSW Breakers Full Contract: Samantha Bates, Caoimhe Bray, Maitlan Brown, Erin Burns, Lauren Cheatle, Sarah Coyte, Hannah Darlington, Sienna Eve, Elsa Hunter, Anika Learoyd, Katie Mack, Emma Manix-Geeves, Claire Moore, Frankie Nicklin, Tahlia Wilson
Rookie Contracts: Lucy Finn, Tara French
Queensland Fire
Cricket Australia Contracted: Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Georgia Voll
2026-27 Queensland Fire Contracted: Lily Bassingthwaighte, Bonnie Berry, Lucy Bourke, Grace Collins, Sianna Ginger, Lilli Hamilton, Nicola Hancock, Jess Jonassen, Charli Knott, Annie O’Neil, Grace Parsons, Georgia Redmayne, Catherine White, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Mikayla Wringley
Rookies: Aya Stafford, Filippa SueSee
Victoria
CA Contracted: Kim Garth, Sophie Molineux, Tess Flintoff, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham
Ira Aery, Sophie Day, Samara Dulvin, Nicole Faltum, Hasrat Gill, Olirrin, Georgia Prestwidge, Zoe Samuel, Molly Strano, Tayla Vlaeminck
South Australia
CA Contracted: Darcie Brown, Tahlia McGrath, Megan Schutt
Hollie Armitage, Jemma Barsby (C), Emma De Broughe, Emmerson Filsell, Ellie Johnston, Eleanor Larosa, Isabella Malgioglio, Courtney Neale, Bridget Patterson, Maddie Penna, Kate Peterson, Courtney Webb, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Ella Wilson, Beth Worthley
Western Australia
CA Contracted: Chloe Ainsworth, Heather Graham, Alana King, Beth Mooney
Zoe Britcliffe, Mathilda Carmichael, Maddy Darke, Amy Edgar, Mikayla Hinkley, Ebony Hoskin, Shay Manolini, Rebecca McGrath, Ines McKeon, Lilly Mills, Taneale Peschel, Chloe Piparo, Ruby Strange, Maddie White, Tegan Williamson
Tasmania Tigers
Alice Davidson-Richards, Maisy Gibson, Ella Hayward, Ruth Johnston, Sara Kennedy, Lizelle Lee, Caity Mair, Kate Pelle, Tabatha Saville, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Courtney Sippel, Lauren Smith, Naomi Stalenberg, Rachel Trenaman, Elyse Villani, Callie Wilson
Rookie: Ava Curtis, Mia Barwick
Australian Capital Territory Meteors
Amy Hunter, Anesu Mushangwe, Angelina Genford, Annie Wikman, Carly Leeson, Gabrielle Sutcliffe, Georgia Elwiss, Grace Dignam, Grace Lyons, Holly Ferling, Olioke
Schedule:
| Round | Date | Match | Venue | |
| 1 | Sep 29 | Victoria vs South Australia | Junction Oval | D/N |
| Sep 29 | New South Wales vs Queensland | Cricket Central | ||
| Sep 29 | Western Australia vs Tasmania | WACA Ground | D/N | |
| Oct 1 | Victoria vs South Australia | Junction Oval | D/N | |
| Oct 1 | New South Wales vs Queensland | Cricket Central | ||
| Oct 1 | Western Australia vs Tasmania | WACA Ground | D/N | |
| 2 | Dec 14 | South Australia vs Western Australia | Karen Rolton Oval | |
| Dec 15 | ACT vs New South Wales | EPC Solar Park | ||
| Dec 16 | South Australia vs Western Australia | Karen Rolton Oval | ||
| Dec 17 | ACT vs New South Wales | EPC Solar Park | ||
| Dec 20 | Tasmania vs Victoria | Ninja Stadium | ||
| Dec 22 | Tasmania vs Victoria | Ninja Stadium | ||
| 3 | Jan 4 | Queensland vs ACT | Allan Border Field | |
| Jan 6 | Queensland vs ACT | Allan Border Field | ||
| Jan 8 | Western Australia vs Victoria | WACA Ground | D/N | |
| Jan 10 | Western Australia vs Victoria | WACA Ground | D/N | |
| Feb 8 | Tasmania vs South Australia | Ninja Stadium | ||
| Feb 10 | Tasmania vs South Australia | Ninja Stadium | ||
| 4 | Jan 9 | Tasmania vs New South Wales | Ninja Stadium | |
| Jan 11 | Tasmania vs New South Wales | Ninja Stadium | ||
| Jan 19 | South Australia vs ACT | Karen Rolton Oval | D/N | |
| Jan 20 | Victoria vs Queensland | Junction Oval | D/N | |
| Jan 21 | South Australia vs ACT | Karen Rolton Oval | D/N | |
| Jan 22 | Victoria vs Queensland | Junction Oval | D/N | |
| 5 | Jan 31 | Queensland vs Tasmania | Allan Border Field | |
| Feb 2 | Queensland vs Tasmania | Allan Border Field | ||
| Feb 3 | ACT vs Western Australia | EPC Solar Park | ||
| Feb 4 | New South Wales vs Victoria | Cricket Central | ||
| Feb 5 | ACT vs Western Australia | EPC Solar Park | ||
| Feb 6 | New South Wales vs Victoria | Cricket Central | ||
| 6 | Feb 21 | Queensland vs Western Australia | Allan Border Field | |
| Feb 21 | New South Wales vs South Australia | Cricket Central | ||
| Feb 23 | Queensland vs Western Australia | Allan Border Field | ||
| Feb 23 | New South Wales vs South Australia | Cricket Central | ||
| Feb 23 | Victoria vs ACT | Junction Oval | D/N | |
| Feb 25 | Victoria vs ACT | Junction Oval | D/N | |
| 7 | Mar 10 | ACT vs Tasmania | EPC Solar Park | |
| Mar 10 | South Australia vs Queensland | Karen Rolton Oval | D/N | |
| Mar 10 | Western Australia vs New South Wales | WACA Ground | D/N | |
| Mar 12 | ACT vs Tasmania | EPC Solar Park | ||
| Mar 12 | South Australia vs Queensland | Karen Rolton Oval | D/N | |
| Mar 12 | Western Australia vs New South Wales | WACA Ground | D/N | |
| Final | Mar 20 | TBD | TBD |
Streaming and Broadcasting Details:
Fans in Australia can stream the game live on the Cricket Australia Official Website, Cricket Australia Live, while the games will be broadcast on Kayo Sports and Fox Cricket. However, for fans outside Australia, FanCode could potentially stream the upcoming tournament.
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