Victoria name WNCL squad for ACT fixtures

Poppy Gardner has been included in the squad and could make her Victorian debut, if selected in the final team.

Cricket Victoria’s Head of Female Cricket, Sharelle McMahon said the side had made some positive steps forward this season.

“We’re really proud of the way our young squad has progressed across the season, especially when our Australian representatives have been away,” McMahon said.

“We’ve been able to unearth a lot of new talent and build the depth around our squad, Milly Illingworth coming in and taking four wickets on debut last week really showcased the talent in Victorian Premier Cricket.

Victoria sits fourth on the WNCL ladder with four wins from ten matches.

Squad:
Nicole Faltum (c) (Dandenong)
Tiana Atkinson (Dandenong)
Sam Bates (EMP)
Lucy Cripps (Dandenong)
Sophie Day (Prahran)
Tess Flintoff (Ringwood)
Poppy Gardner (Dandenong)
Ella Hayward (Melbourne)
Olivia Henry (Ringwood)
Milly Illingworth (EMP)
Jas Nevins (Plenty Valley)
Rhi O’Donnell (Melbourne)
Sophie Reid (Carlton)

WNCL
ACT Meteors vs Victoria
February 17 + 19, 10am AEDT
EPC Solar Park, Canberra
Live on Kayo Sport & cricket.com.au