Top 3 Queensland Fire Players to Watch vs New South Wales Breakers in the Final The Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) 2025-26 final will feature a showdown between Queensland Fire and New South Wales Breakers at Cricket Central in Sydney. Queensland Fire, having secured 8 wins in 12 matches this season, are positioned as strong contenders for the title. The team’s balanced approach and consistent performance have earned them confidence ahead of the final. Captain Georgia Redmayne will be eager to lead her side to victory against the NSW Breakers. Among the key players to watch for Queensland Fire are three standout performers. Charli Knott, the all-rounder, has been instrumental for her team with her ability to score runs and take wickets. Her tournament averages include 10 wickets at an economy rate of 4 from 7 innings, alongside 161 runs at a strike rate of 74. With her dual threat of bat and ball, Knott is expected to play a pivotal role in the final. Grace Parsons, the young spinner, has delivered consistent performances with her precision and control. She has claimed 17 wickets at an economy rate of 4 in 8 innings, including a notable 3-wicket haul in her previous match. Her ability to disrupt the opposition’s batting lineup will be crucial for Queensland Fire’s success in the final. Jess Jonassen, the experienced all-rounder, brings a wealth of international experience, having played over 90 ODIs for the national team. In the tournament, she has taken 13 wickets at an economy rate of 4 and scored 221 runs at a strike rate of 82. Her previous innings of 41 runs off 40 balls, including 5 boundaries, highlights her reliability in high-pressure situations. Jonassen’s leadership and composure will be vital as Queensland Fire aim to clinch the title.#queensland_fire #new_south_wales_breakers #cricket_central #charli_knott #grace_parsons
NSW v Queensland: WNCL Final Preview New South Wales and Queensland will face off in the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) final for the Ruth Preddy Cup at Cricket Central in Sydney on Saturday, March 21. The match, scheduled for a coin toss at 9:15am AEDT and the first ball at 10am AEDT, will be broadcast live on cricket.com.au, the CA Live app, Fox Cricket, and Kayo Sports. Admission to the venue is free, with live scores and post-match highlights available on the same platforms. The NSW Breakers, led by captain Lauren Cheatle, will aim to secure their 22nd WNCL title after a dominant season that saw them finish unbeaten in their first 10 matches. However, a narrow loss to South Australia in their final regular-season game highlighted their vulnerability. Key players include Alyssa Healy, who will play her final match for the Breakers in pursuit of her 11th title, and Tahlia Wilson, the new Australian ODI squad member set to join her international teammates in the Caribbean after the final. Player of the tournament Katie Mack, who has scored over 600 runs in the competition, will seek her first title after 106 matches. Queensland Fire, captained by Georgia Redmayne, will look to end a two-year wait for a final victory. Redmayne, now the full-time captain, will lead her team for the third time in a final after previously stepping in for injured players in the past two deciders. The Fire have added depth with the return of Grace Harris and Jess Jonassen, both of whom missed last year’s final due to WPL commitments. Young talents like Sianna Ginger, Ruby Strange, and Mikayla Wrigley have also contributed to the Fire’s improved form. The rivalry between NSW and Queensland has been intense this season, with both teams missing several regular players due to the Women’s Premier League (WPL) schedule.#alyssa_healy #new_south_wales #queensland #cricket_central #ruth_preddy_cup
