VCT-W vs NSW-W: Victoria Women will take on New South Wales Breakers Women in the first match of the Women’s National Cricket League 2021/22 on 17th December at the CitiPower Center, Australia.
Victoria Women performed admirably in the last season finishing at the top spot in the points table but were defeated in the finals by Queensland Women. They are led by the veteran Meg Lanning and also have Elysse Perry in their squad.
On the other hand, New South Wales Breakers Women are the most successful team in the tournament having lifted the title on 20 occasions. They finished at the fourth spot last season and would aim to better that this time under the leadership of Alyssa Healy.
VCT-W vs NSW-W Match Details
Match: Victoria Women vs New South Wales Breaker Women, Women’s National Cricket League 2021/22
Date & Time: 17th December at 4:30 AM
Venue: CitiPower Center
Pitch Report
The wicket at the CitiPower Center is a balanced one. It has something to offer to both aspects of the game. Pacers will find some movement and bounce initially whereas the batters will enjoy batting as the game progresses.
Weather Report
The temperature is forecasted to hover around 31°C on the matchday with 37% humidity and 8 km/hr wind speed. The weather will be mostly sunny with very low chances of precipitation.
VCT-W vs NSW-W Playing XI
Victoria Women
Nicole Faltum (WK), Meg Lanning (C), Tiana Atkinson, Lara Shannon, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Kim Garth, Georgia Wareham, Tayla Vlaeminck, Samantha Bates
New South Wales Breakers
Alyssa Healy (C/WK), Rachael Haynes, Phoebe Litchfield, Rachel Trenaman, Ashleigh Gardner, Erin Burns, Sammy Jo-Johnson, Stella Campbell, Lauren Smith, Jade Allen, Lauren Cheatle
VCT-W vs NSW-W Dream11 Team
Alyssa Healy, Meg Lanning, Kim Garth, Rachael Haynes, Elysse Perry, Sammy Jo-Johnson, Ashleigh Gardner, Jade Allen, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham, Stella Campbell
Captain: Elysse Perry Vice-captain: Alyssa Healy
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