In a dazzling display of power hitting at Cricket Central, Queensland Fire Women turned the tide early when Georgia Redmayne launched a majestic 139, steering her side to a commanding 285/4 and a comprehensive victory over NSW Women.
Match Summary
The 2026-27 Women's National Cricket League One Day clash on Thursday, 1 October, began under partly sunny skies with a comfortable 29.3 °C in Sydney Olympic Park. NSW Women won the toss and elected to bowl, hoping to exploit the early moisture on the pitch. However, Queensland Fire Women’s top order dismantled the opening spell, with Redmayne anchoring the innings. She paced 139 runs off 150 balls, supported by a brisk 66 from Jess Jonassen and a quick 20 from Georgia Voll. The Fire’s final total of 285/4 in the full 50 overs set a daunting target.
NSW Women’s chase faltered quickly. Despite a solid start, they lost wickets at regular intervals. Lily Bassingthwaighte’s early breakthrough for Queensland (2/29 in 7 overs) put pressure on the hosts. Catherine White’s disciplined spell (3/44 in 8 overs) and Jess Jonassen’s tidy 1/20 in 8 overs capped the effort, restricting NSW to 174 all out in just 38.5 overs. Queensland Fire Women clinched the win by a massive 111 runs.
Key Performances
Georgia Redmayne (Queensland Fire Women) – 139 runs off 150 balls, 22 fours, 3 sixes. Her innings was the cornerstone of the Queensland Fire Women One Day score, blending aggression with composure.
Jess Jonassen (Queensland Fire Women) – 66 runs off 78 balls and a crucial 1/40 in 10 overs, showcasing her all‑round brilliance.
Samantha Bates (Queensland Fire Women) – 1/40 in her full quota of 10 overs, keeping the run‑rate in check.
Catherine White (NSW Women) – 3/44 in 8 overs, the most effective bowler for NSW Women cricket today, but lacked support.
Lily Bassingthwaighte (NSW Women) – 2/29 in 7 overs, providing early breakthroughs.
Turning Points
The match hinged on three pivotal moments. First, Redmayne’s partnership with Jonassen after the fall of the early wicket set the platform for the massive total. Second, the breakthrough wicket of NSW opener by Bassingthwaighte in the third over sparked a collapse, with the hosts losing three wickets in the next ten balls. Finally, White’s disciplined spell in the middle overs stifled any momentum NSW tried to build, ensuring the chase never got off the ground.
Series Implications
This emphatic win propels Queensland Fire Women up the WNCL 2026-27 ladder, reinforcing their status as title contenders. The 285/4 score not only boosts their net run rate but also sends a clear message to rivals about their batting depth. For NSW Women, the defeat highlights vulnerabilities in their middle order and a need to tighten their bowling strategies. With several matches left in the season, both teams will look to regroup – Queensland aiming to maintain momentum, and NSW seeking redemption in upcoming fixtures.
Cricket fans tracking the Women's National Cricket League 2026-27 live score will remember Thursday’s match as a showcase of Redmayne’s class and Queensland’s dominance on a sunny Sydney afternoon.
Georgia Voll
Georgia Redmayne
Jess Jonassen
Grace Harris
Annie O'Neil✱
Lauren Winfield-Hill✱
Lauren Cheatle
Tara French
Samantha Bates
Ashleigh Gardner
Sarah Coyte
Phoebe Litchfield
Emma Manix-Geeves
Ellyse Perry
Erin Burns
Eva Ragg
Lily Bassingthwaighte
Catherine White
Ayaka Stafford