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Cricket Australia (CA) has today confirmed the remainder of the 2021-22 Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) season.
A full 29-match season will be completed under the revised schedule, with each team playing eight matches before the final.
The final will be played on Friday, March 25 and will be broadcast live on Foxtel.
The remaining 24 matches are scheduled to be played at venues across the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria.
The revised schedule changes have been made to minimise biosecurity risks by reducing travel across the country, and in consideration of current border controls and quarantine requirements in Western Australia.
CA believes the decision to consolidate the schedule creates the safest possible environment for the players, match officials and staff.
All remaining WNCL matches will be streamed live on Kayo and cricket.com.au.
Peter Roach, Cricket Australia’s Head of Cricket Operations and Scheduling, said:
“CA is delighted to confirm the remainder of the WNCL season and a complete 29-game schedule.
“The consolidated schedule attempts to minimise the time each team will spend away from home, but we acknowledge there are still significant sacrifices from players, staff and match officials.
“Cricket NSW and Cricket ACT will host a substantial number of neutral matches and we especially thank their staff, and all the other hosts, for their efforts to allow the season to be completed.
“We look forward to the WNCL getting underway safely and thank the State and Territory associations for their flexibility and cooperation.”
Women’s National Cricket League fixtures:
Feb 22: New South Wales v Australian Capital Territory, North Sydney Oval (D/N)
Feb 25: Victoria v Australian Capital Territory, Junction Oval, Melbourne
Feb 27: South Australia v Western Australia, Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide
Mar 1: South Australia v Western Australia, Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide
Mar 2: Victoria v Tasmania, Junction Oval, Melbourne
Mar 6: Queensland v South Australia, North Sydney Oval
Mar 6: Tasmania v Western Australia, Pratten Park, Sydney
Mar 8: Victoria v Western Australia, Waverley Oval, Sydney
Mar 8: New South Wales v South Australia, Hurstville Oval, Sydney
Mar 9: Tasmania v Australian Capital Territory, Rosedale Oval, Sydney
Mar 10: Victoria v Queensland, Rosedale Oval, Sydney
Mar 11: Tasmania v South Australia, Hurstville Oval, Sydney
Mar 11: New South Wales v Western Australia, North Sydney Oval
Mar 13: Australian Capital Territory v Queensland, EPC Solar Park, Canberra
Mar 14: New South Wales v Tasmania, North Sydney Oval (D/N)
Mar 15: Australian Capital Territory v South Australia, EPC Solar Park, Canberra
Mar 15: Queensland v Western Australia, Chisholm Oval, Canberra
Mar 17: Victoria v Tasmania, Shepley Oval, Dandenong
Mar 18: Australian Capital Territory v South Australia, EPC Solar Park, Canberra
Mar 18: Queensland v Western Australia, Chisholm Oval, Canberra
Mar 20: Australian Capital Territory v Western Australia, EPC Solar Park, Canberra
Mar 21: Victoria v South Australia, Junction Oval, Melbourne
Mar 22: New South Wales v Queensland, Hurstville Oval, Sydney
Final
Mar 25: TBC v TBC, TBC
*Matches and travel remain subject to any relevant government restrictions or requirements. Cricket Australia reserves the right to adjust the 2021-22 Women’s National Cricket League schedule.
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Cricket Australia (CA), formerly the Australian Cricket Board (ACB), is the governing body for cricket in Australia. Established in 1905 as the Australian Board of Control for International Cricket, CA manages all national teams, including Men’s, Women’s, and Youth sides, as well as other national teams. It oversees the organization of Test matches, ODIs, and T20Is, and coordinates home international fixtures.
