Western Australia women's cricket team

History

1934–1935: Early history

Western Australia's first recorded match was a draw against England in a two-day tourist match from 24 to 26 November 1934.

1936–1996: Australian Women's Cricket Championships

Western Australia joined the Australian Women's Cricket Championships for the 1936–37 tournament. They continued to play in the Championships until its final season in 1995–96. Western Australia won the title on one occasion, in 1986–87.

1996–present: Women's National Cricket League and Twenty20 Cup

Western Australia joined the newly-established WNCL in 1996–97. They have won the title once, in 2019–20. Their best finish in the Australian Women's Twenty20 Cup was runners-up in 2012–13, when they lost the final to New South Wales by 5 wickets.

On 29 July 2019, the Western Australian Cricket Association announced that the name of the team would change from Western Fury to simply Western Australia Women, alongside a similar change to the men's team which dropped its "Warriors" nickname.

Grounds

Western Australia have used a number of grounds over the years. Their first recorded home match against England in 1934 was played at the WACA Ground, Perth. Historically they have played the vast majority of their home matches at various grounds in Perth. Outside Perth, they have played sporadic matches in other locations including Geraldton, Crawley, Fremantle and Baldivis.

After the inception of the WNCL in 1996, Western Australia began playing regular matches at the WACA Ground. They have also continued to use other grounds, most regularly Murdoch University West Oval in Perth. Their two 2019–20 WNCL home games and their four 2020–21 WNCL home games were played at the WACA Ground. In the 2022–23 WNCL, they returned to playing all of their home matches at the WACA Ground.

Players

Current squad

Based on squad announced for the 2023/24 season. Players in bold have international caps.

Notable players

Players who have played for Western Australia and played internationally are listed below, in order of first international appearance (given in brackets):

• AUS June James (1951)
• AUS Marie McDonough (1958)
• AUS Dawn Newman (1968)
• AUS Joyce Goldsmith (1968)
• AUS Betty McDonald (1973)
• AUS Lynette Smith (1973)
• AUS Wendy Hills (1976)
• AUS Peta Verco (1977)
• ENG Jill Powell (1979)
• AUS Denise Emerson (1982)
• AUS Denise Martin (1982)
• AUS Terri Russell (1982)
• AUS Rhonda Kendall (1982)
• AUS Jenny Owens (1982)
• AUS Karen Read (1982)
• AUS Debbie Wilson (1984)
• AUS Judy Esmond (1985)
• AUS Frances Leonard (1986)
• AUS Zoe Goss (1987)
• AUS Avril Fahey (1995)
• ENG Charlotte Edwards (1996)
• AUS Cherie Bambury (1997)
• ENG Sarah Collyer (1998)
• NZL Kate Pulford (1999)
• ENG Dawn Holden (1999)
• ENG Nicky Shaw (1999)
• ENG Laura Joyce (2001)
• ENG Kate Oakenfold (2001)
• ENG Jenny Gunn (2004)
• AUS Kate Blackwell (2004)
• NZL Suzie Bates (2006)
• NZL Sarah Tsukigawa (2006)
• NZL Sophie Devine (2006)
• AUS Rene Farrell (2007)
• AUS Lauren Ebsary (2008)
• AUS Jess Duffin (2009)
• AUS Elyse Villani (2009)
• AUS Renee Chappell (2013)
• ENG Amy Jones (2013)
• ENG Tash Farrant (2013)
• ENG Kate Cross (2013)
• AUS Nicole Bolton (2014)
• NZL Leigh Kasperek (2015)
• AUS Beth Mooney (2016)
• AUS Heather Graham (2019)
• ENG Maia Bouchier (2021)
• AUS Alana King (2022)
• FRA Ines McKeon (2023)
• ENG Emily Arlott (2025)
• ITA Chloe Piparo (2025)

Coaching staff

• Head coach: Rebecca Grundy{{cite web|url=https://www.waca.com.au/news/grundy-named-wa-womens-head-coach/2020-05-01|title=Grundy Named WA Women's Head Coach
• Senior Assistant Coach: Wes Robinson
• Assistant Coach: Kath Hempenstall
• Development Coach: Adrian Harris
• Pathway Coach: Ryan Hosking

Honours

• Australian Women's Cricket Championships:
  • Winners (1): 1986–87
• Women's National Cricket League:
  • Winners (1): 2019–20
• Australian Women's Twenty20 Cup:
  • Winners (0):
  • Best finish: Runners-up (2012–13)

References

References

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2. "Australian Women's Cricket Championships 1936/37". CricketArchive.
3. "Women's First-Class Events played by Western Australia Women". CricketArchive.
4. "Women's List A Events played by Western Australia Women". CricketArchive.
5. "Australian Women's Cricket Championships 1986/87". CricketArchive.
6. "Women's National Cricket League 1996/97". CricketArchive.
7. (August 2025). "Women's National Cricket League 2019/20". CricketArchive.
8. (19 January 2013). "Western Australia Women v New South Wales Women". CricketArchive.
9. "Domestic Cricket Changes". Western Australian Cricket Association.
10. (24 November 1934). "Western Australia Women v England Women". CricketArchive.
11. "Women's First-Class Matches played by Western Australia Women". CricketArchive.
12. "Women's List A Matches played by Western Australia Women". CricketArchive.
13. "Women's Twenty20 Matches played by Western Australia Women". CricketArchive.
14. "Women's Miscellaneous Matches played by Western Australia Women". CricketArchive.
15. (11 February 2022). "Remaining WNCL matches confirmed after schedule rejig". cricket.com.au.
16. (8 May 2023). "2023-24 Women's Squad Confirmed". WACA.
17. "Western Australia Women Players". CricketArchive.