Western Australia Women vs Tasmania Women, WNCL, 2026-27, Today Match Prediction

WAW-W vs TAW-W Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Western Australia women will face Tasmania women in the third match of the Women’s National Cricket League 2026 played at W.A.C.A, Perth on Tuesday.

Last year, Western Australia women played excellent cricket and fell agonizingly close of reaching the grand finale. Captain Chloe Piparo will be hoping that the side can put in a clinical performance in this opening fixture.

On the other hand, Tasmania women suffered from inconsistency as a unit and managed to win three matches out of twelve played in the competition. Skipper Ellyse Villani will be hoping that the side can adjust to the conditions and put up a strong fight against Western Australia women.

Last year, Western Australia women won both of their matches played against Tasmania women.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Western Australia Women Preview

The home side will be looking to field their strongest playing XI for this opening clash. In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Chloe Piparo, Maddy Drake, Mikayla Hinkley, Chloe Ainsworth and Mathilda Carmichael to do the bulk of the scoring.

With 593 runs at an average of 49.41, Chloe Piparo topped the batting charts for Western Australia women. Besides Piparo, Maddy Drake showcased excellent consistency at the top of the innings and accumulated 429 runs at an average of 42.90.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Shay Manolini, Ebony Hoskin, Lilly Mills, and Heather Graham to deliver timely breakthroughs

Western Australia Women Predicted Playing XI:

Chloe Piparo (c), Maddy Drake (wk), Heather Graham, Mikayla Hinkley, Mathilda Carmichael, Bhavi Devchand, Chloe Ainsworth, Lilly Mills, Zoe Britcliffe, Shay Manolini and Ebony Hoskin.

Tasmania Women Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Rachel Trenaman, Courtney Grace Sippel, Ellyse Villani, Emma Manix-Geeves and Naomi Stalenberg to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 648 runs in 11 innings, opener Rachel Trenaman topped the batting charts for Tasmania women in last year’s Women’s National Cricket League.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Lauren Smith, Maisy Gibson, Callie Wilson, Courtney Grace Sippel and Hayley Silver-Holmes to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 14 wickets in 12 innings, Courtney Grace Sippel topped the bowling charts for Tasmania women in last year’s competition.

Tasmania Women Predicted Playing XI:

Ellyse Villani (c), Emma Manix- Geeves (wk), Rachel Trenaman, Ruth Johnston, Naomi Stalenberg, Courtney Grace Sippel, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Lauren Smith, Ava Curtis, Maisy Gibson and Callie Wilson.

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast for the game is far from ideal light rain showers with moderate breeze is expected in the morning. The humidity for the game will be between 55 to 65%.

WAW-W vs TAW-W Pitch Report

The average first innings score at W.A.C.A, Perth in last year’s Women’s National Cricket League 2026 in the six completed matches was around 213 runs. The highest first innings score at the venue last season was by Western Australia women, who scored a competitive 272 runs against Queensland women.

Toss: To Bowl

With rains expected to during the morning, both the captains will be looking to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposing team to a lowest possible score.