South Australian Scorpions

South Australian Scorpions
Personnel
Captain Australia Megan Schutt
Coach Australia Andrea McCauley
Team information
Founded 1996
Home ground Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Capacity 50,000
Official website:

The South Australian Women's cricket team (also known as the South Australian Scorpions and nicknamed "Scorps") is an Australian first-class cricket team based in Adelaide, South Australia. The Scorpions play their home matches at Adelaide Oval no 2 , which is located in the heart of the Adelaide City. The Scorpions are the official state women's team for South Australia, competing in the Women's National Cricket League,in both 50 over and Twenty20 formats. Their uniform features a red body with black sleeves and black stripes down the leg.

History

Six of the Scorpion players have achieved something that most crickets can only dream of, representing their country internationally. Karen Rolton, Shelley Nitschke, Lauren Ebsary and Megan Schutt have all represented the Australian Southern Stars with their classy talent. While youngster Bridget Patterson has recently been listed in the Australian Shooting Stars squad. Beth Morgan, the recruit from England, also represented her country before she came to Australia.

Honours

Although the Scorpions have not taken out a WNCL or T20 championship, they have been runners up in the 1997/98 & 2007/2008 seasons.

Recent Season

The Scorpions had a very intense pre season, working extremely hard on improving their fitness.

Former South Australian and Australian representative, Andrea McCauley, was named head coach of the South Australian Scorpions for the 2013/14 season.

Following cricket Australia's breakthrough announcement of the restructuring of the contracting system for women's International and State cricket earlier on in the year, the Scorpions Squad for the first time ever will receive contract retainer payments.

Neisha Iles, a very skilled player who brings great experience and pace to the game returned to the Scorpions Squad.

Lauren Ebsary once again as captain, leads the Scorpions, in both the Women's National Cricket League and Twenty20 competitions. While Rhianna Peate closely stands by as Vice Captain for her second year in a row.

Beth Morgan, our international batting star returns to the squad for her second season, while Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars' fast bowler, Megan Schutt is also included in the squad.

Current Squad

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No. Name Nat Birth date Batting Style Bowling Style Notes
Batsmen
-Bridget Patterson Australia12 April 1994Right-handedRight-arm medium
-Brittany PerryAustralia9 April 1994Right-handedRight-arm medium
-Annie O’NeilAustralia-Right -handedRight-arm leg spin
All-rounders
-Ashleigh Gardner New Zealand15 April 1997Right-handedRight-arm off breakAustralian women's national team contract
-Sophie DevineNew Zealand1 September 1989Right-handedRight-arm medium-fast
-Sarah LoweAustralia-Right-handedRight-arm Medium
-Tahlia McGrath Australia10 November 1995Left-handedLeft-arm medium-fastAustralian women's national team contract
-Eliza DoddridgeNew Zealand-Right-handedRight-arm medium
-Tabatha Saville New Zealand13 April 1998Right-handedRight-arm off spin
Wicket-keepers
-Tegan McPharlinAustralia7 August 1988Left-handedRight-arm off break
Bowlers
-Samantha BettsAustralia16 February 1996Right-handedRight-arm fast-medium
-Katelyn Pope Australia29 March 1996Right-handedLeft-arm medium-fast
-Alex PriceAustralia5 November 1995Right-handedRight-arm off spin
-Megan SchuttAustralia15 January 1993Right -handedRight -arm medium-fastCaptain and Australian women's national team contract
-Amanda-Jade WellingtonAustralia29 May 1997Right-handedRight-arm Leg spinAustralian women's national team contract
-Brooke HarrisAustralia-Right -handedmedium
-Ellen FalconerAustralia-Right-handedRight-arm medium

See also

References

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