Western Australia Women vs Tasmanian Tigers Women Prediction, 6th Match WNCL 2026-27

Western Australia Women vs Tasmanian Tigers Women prediction for the sixth match of the WNCL 2026-27 comes with Western Australia holding the early advantage after winning the opening fixture between these sides at the WACA Ground. WA chased down Tasmania’s 232 in only 35.2 overs and won by four wickets, with Beth Mooney producing an unbeaten 117 and Alana King finishing the chase with 55 not out.

The result has given Western Australia two competition points and a strong early net run rate of +2.039. Tasmania, meanwhile, are yet to open their account and sit on -2.039 after the defeat.

The first meeting also showed how quickly the balance of a WNCL game can change. Tasmania started positively through Lizelle Lee’s 50, while Tabatha Saville added 79 from 86 balls, but Western Australia’s bowling attack recovered through Ruby Strange’s five-wicket haul and Amy Edgar’s economical 2/31.

Western Australia then suffered an early collapse at 19/3 during the chase before Mooney and Bhavi Devchand rebuilt the innings. Mooney’s unbeaten century and King’s 55 not out eventually turned a difficult position into a comfortable chase.

Tasmania therefore have two immediate challenges: improve their middle-order stability and find a way to contain Western Australia’s experienced batting core. With both matches being played at the WACA during the opening round, familiarity with the conditions is unlikely to be a major variable. The second fixture should again be competitive, but Western Australia enter with greater momentum and the psychological benefit of already having beaten Tasmania at this venue.

Match Details

Western Australia Women — Last 5 ODI Matches

Western Australia have won four of their last five WNCL matches. Their recent results also show good versatility: they have chased targets successfully while also defending a competitive total against Victoria.

Tasmanian Tigers Women — Last 5 ODI Matches

Tasmania have lost their last five WNCL matches. Their batting has still shown the capacity to produce totals around 230–285, but the bowling unit has struggled to prevent opposition sides from controlling the chase or crossing competitive totals.

Western Australia Women Preview

Western Australia began the season in exactly the way they would have wanted, winning the opening match against Tasmania despite losing three wickets inside the first four overs of their chase. That recovery was particularly important because it showed the depth behind their established top order. Beth Mooney’s unbeaten 117 provided the foundation, while Alana King’s unbeaten 55 completed a 108-run partnership that took WA from 128/6 to victory.

The batting unit contains considerable experience. Mooney gives WA a high-class opening option, while Chloe Piparo provides leadership and another established top-order presence. Mikayla Hinkley, Heather Graham and Bhavi Devchand add further batting depth, while King provides lower-order power and can change the tempo of an innings.

The first match also demonstrated that WA do not necessarily need a huge contribution from every batter. Piparo, Hinkley and Graham all fell cheaply, yet Mooney and Devchand rebuilt the innings before King joined Mooney. That depth is particularly valuable in a 50-over game because a collapse in the powerplay does not automatically end the innings.

With the ball, Ruby Strange immediately made an impact after joining WA from Queensland. Her 5/49 was the standout bowling performance of the opening match, and she repeatedly broke Tasmania’s partnerships. Amy Edgar was equally important in a different way, completing her 10 overs for 31 runs and taking two wickets.

Alana King provides a high-quality spin option while Chloe Ainsworth, Ebony Hoskin and Heather Graham provide additional seam and all-round options. The combination gives WA several ways to attack Tasmania during the powerplay and middle overs.

At the WACA, pace and bounce can reward bowlers who attack the stumps and make batters play. The ground is traditionally regarded as one of Australia’s quicker and bouncier surfaces, while the outfield can make well-timed shots particularly productive.

The key tactical requirement for WA is therefore straightforward: avoid giving Tasmania another early advantage with the ball, then use their batting depth to build pressure. If Mooney or another top-order batter survives the first spell, the hosts have enough depth to put together a sizeable total.

Tasmanian Tigers Women Preview

Tasmania’s opening-round defeat was disappointing, but their innings contained enough positive signs to suggest that a stronger performance is possible in the second meeting. Lizelle Lee attacked the new ball with 50 from 42 deliveries, while Tabatha Saville made 79 from 86. The problem was the collapse around them: Tasmania fell from 80/3 to 93/7 before recovering to 232.

That middle-order collapse is the clearest area for improvement. Tasmania lost Ella Hayward, Nicola Carey, Naomi Stalenberg, Courtney Sippel and Ruth Johnston in a short period, leaving Saville and Lauren Smith with a major rebuilding task.

The current Tasmania squad has undergone several changes for 2026-27. Ella Hayward has moved from Victoria, Alice Davidson-Richards has joined from England and Kate Pelle has arrived from New South Wales. Maisy Gibson has also taken over the captaincy as Elyse Villani prepares for the birth of her first child.

Hayward is particularly important because Tasmania expect her to contribute both with the bat and as part of the spin attack. She joins Gibson and Lauren Smith to give Tasmania several options through the middle overs.

The bowling attack did produce some encouraging moments in the first match. Lauren Smith took 3/37 from 10 overs, while Nicola Carey claimed two wickets. Carey’s early burst reduced WA to 19/3, showing that Tasmania have the tools to put pressure on the hosts.

The major issue was maintaining that pressure. Once Mooney and Devchand established their partnership, Tasmania struggled to force another collapse. The same pattern cannot be repeated if Tasmania want to reverse the result.

Tasmania’s route to victory therefore starts with the new ball. If Carey and Courtney Sippel can remove Mooney and Piparo early, the match becomes much more open. With the bat, Tasmania need their top and middle order to convert starts into partnerships rather than relying on one substantial innings.

Team Squad & Team News

Western Australia Women Squad

The 2026-27 Western Australia squad includes Chloe Ainsworth, Zoe Britcliffe, Mathilda Carmichael, Maddy Darke, Amy Edgar, Heather Graham, Mikayla Hinkley, Ebony Hoskin, Alana King, Shay Manolini, Rebecca McGrath, Ines McKeon, Lilly Mills, Beth Mooney, Taneale Peschel, Chloe Piparo, Ruby Strange, Maddie White, Tegan Williamson and rookie Chloe Bartholomew. Ruby Strange is the major addition after moving from Queensland.

Tasmania Women Squad

Tasmania’s squad includes Nicola Carey, Alice Davidson-Richards, Maisy Gibson, Ella Hayward, Ruth Johnston, Sara Kennedy, Lizelle Lee, Caity Mair, Kate Pelle, Tabatha Saville, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Courtney Sippel, Lauren Smith, Naomi Stalenberg, Rachel Trenaman, Elyse Villani and Callie Wilson, with Ava Curtis and Mia Barwick listed as rookies.

Probable Playing XI

Probable XIs are subject to official team announcements and the toss.

Western Australia Women vs Tasmania Tigers Women Fantasy / Dream11 Prediction

Captain Options

1. Beth Mooney — scored an unbeaten 117 in the previous meeting and has already demonstrated that she can control a chase at this venue.
2. Alana King — contributed an unbeaten 55 in the opener and also provides wicket-taking value with her bowling.

Vice-Captain Options

1. Ruby Strange — produced 5/49 in the opening match.
2. Nicola Carey — took two early wickets and remains one of Tasmania’s most complete all-round options.

Players to Avoid

1. Chloe Piparo — an established player but was dismissed for a second-ball duck in the first meeting.
2. Naomi Stalenberg — made only one run in the opener and will need a stronger start to provide fantasy value.

Fantasy suggestions are for informational purposes only and are not guaranteed to produce points or returns.

WA Women vs Tasmania Women Head-to-Head

Last 5 Head-to-Head ODIs

The recent five meetings now favour Western Australia 3–2. The important change is that the three most recent encounters have all gone WA’s way, including both 2026 meetings before this match.

Pitch Report

The WACA has historically been associated with pace, bounce and a fast outfield. Those characteristics can reward batters who play the ball late and use the pace, while bowlers who extract movement from the surface can make the first 10 overs difficult.

The opening WNCL fixture was played on a surface described as offering fast bounce, with pace and bounce listed as the primary pace-bowling characteristic.

The first match also produced an interesting contrast. Tasmania struggled after losing wickets in clusters, while WA’s Mooney and King were able to score rapidly once they settled. The surface therefore does not necessarily prevent high scoring; batting stability remains crucial.

If the pitch remains similar, the powerplay should offer the best opportunity for Tasmania’s seamers to attack WA’s top order. Once the ball softens, established batters should be able to score more freely. Spinners such as Alana King and Maisy Gibson may become more important through the middle overs when batters look to rotate rather than attack every delivery.

Weather Report

Current Bureau of Meteorology forecasts for Perth on Thursday, October 1 indicate relatively favourable conditions.

The Bureau of Meteorology currently expects a partly cloudy day with near-zero rainfall risk for most of the Perth area, although a slight early-morning shower risk remains.

DLS/Interruption Risk: Low

Rain is unlikely to be a major factor if the forecast remains unchanged. The afternoon southwesterly wind could have some influence on swing and high catches, but there is no current indication that weather should materially alter the match prediction.

Broadcast Details

Every WNCL match in the 2026-27 season is being streamed free in Australia through cricket.com.au and the CA Live app, with Kayo Sports also carrying the matches.

Toss Strategy

If Western Australia Women win the toss

WA should consider bowling first. They successfully chased 233 in the opening match, and their batting depth gives them confidence when setting a target is not required. Bowling first would also allow Strange, Edgar and King to attack Tasmania’s top order before the surface becomes easier for established batters.

If Tasmanian Tigers Women win the toss

Tasmania should also seriously consider batting first if they believe their top order can avoid another middle-order collapse. A score around 260 would give their bowling attack a more substantial target to defend.

Toss Prediction

Predicted toss winner: Western Australia Women

Prediction: Bowl first.

The prediction is based on WA’s successful chase in the first meeting, recent chasing results and the absence of a strong weather reason to bat first.

ODI Score Prediction

Winning Chances

Why the Win Percentage?

The most important factor is recent execution rather than historical H2H. Western Australia have won three consecutive meetings, including the September 29 game, while Tasmania’s recent WNCL run has been winless across their last five matches.

The second major factor is the difference in the previous match’s recovery. WA went from 19/3 to 236/6, while Tasmania went from 80/3 to 93/7 before recovering to 232. That indicates a greater ability in the current WA combination to absorb pressure.

Key ODI Player Matchups

Key Batting & Bowling Targets

Expected Top Batter

Beth Mooney — Her unbeaten 117 from 94 balls in the opening match makes her the obvious batting reference point. She also showed that she can shift from consolidation to aggressive scoring once established.

Expected Top Bowler

Ruby Strange — Her 5/49 in the first meeting immediately demonstrated her ability to break partnerships and attack Tasmania’s top order.

Potential X-Factor

Alana King — Her unbeaten 55 in the first game showed unexpected batting impact, while her leg-spin remains an important middle-over weapon.

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