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South Australia women's cricket team
File:SA Scorpions.png
Personnel
CaptainAustralia Lauren Ebsary
CoachAndrea McCauley
Team information
Founded1996
Home groundAdelaide Oval, Adelaide
Capacity50,000
Official website[1]

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 Park 25, 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.

Squad

No. Name Birth date Batting Style Bowling Style
Batsmen
2(C) Lauren Ebsary (1983-03-15) 15 March 1983 (age 41) Right-handed Right-arm medium
8 Beth Morgan (1981-09-27) 27 September 1981 (age 43) Right-handed
21 Bridget Patterson (1994-12-04) 4 December 1994 (age 30) Right-handed Right-arm fast medium
26(VC) Rhianna Peate (1992-04-08) 8 April 1992 (age 32) Right-handed Right-arm medium
18 Margaret Jude (1940-08-01) 1 August 1940 (age 84) Right-handed Right-arm medium
15 Kylie Rattray (1995-01-06) 6 January 1995 (age 29) Right-handed Right-arm medium
3 Angela Moritz (1986-04-03) 3 April 1986 (age 38) Left-handed Left-arm medium
All-rounders
12 Alex Price (1995-11-05) 5 November 1995 (age 29) Left-handed Right-arm spin
9 Tahlia McGrath (1995-11-10) 10 November 1995 (age 29) Right-handed Right-arm fast medium
YTD Brit Perry (1994-03-09) 9 March 1994 (age 30) Right-handed Right-arm medium
10 Amanda Wellington (1997-05-29) 29 May 1997 (age 27) Right-handed Right-arm Spin
Wicket-keepers
6 Alicia Dean (1987-09-12) 12 September 1987 (age 37) Left-handed WK
7 Tegan McPharlin (1988-08-07) 7 August 1988 (age 36) Right-handed WK
Bowlers
27 Megan Schutt (1993-01-15) 15 January 1993 (age 31) Right-handed Right-arm fast medium
23 Jakarra Hill (1991-11-12) 12 November 1991 (age 33) Right-handed Right-arm fast medium
11 Kiara Stockley (1990-08-20) 20 August 1990 (age 34) Left-handed Left-arm medium
5 Neisha Iles (1985-12-16) 16 December 1985 (age 39) Right-handed Right-arm medium
14 Samantha Betts (1996-02-16) 16 February 1996 (age 28) Right-handed Right-arm fast
20 Stephanie Morrison (1989-05-26) 26 May 1989 (age 35) Right-handed Right-arm medium fast
22 Emma Sampson (1985-07-29) 29 July 1985 (age 39) Right-handed Right-arm medium fast

Source(s): [2], [3]

See also

References