TODAY is the day – WNCL Final Day.

This year’s final sees a return to the past, as Queensland takes on New South Wales up at Allan Border Field in the Sunshine State. These two states were more dominant through the 2010s, but with the rise of Tasmania in recent years, it has been a while since either of them have tasted WNCL glory.

2024/25 WNCL FINAL

Queensland vs New South Wales
Allan Border Field, Brisbane
1:35pm local time (2:35pm AEDT)

Queensland will be looking to go one better than they did in last year’s WNCL Final, handing Tasmania a third title in a row after being unable to overcome them in that match one year ago. With many of the members of last year’s final squad set to play this afternoon, that recent experience will come in handy for the Fire.

When it comes to Queensland’s batting – and with the run rate the Fire finished the season with a sign of how strong it is – one name comes to mind, and that is Charli Knott. Still only 22 years old, Knott is a player that has come on in leaps and bounds in recent seasons, this season she led her side in the batting and finished with the fourth highest runs tally in the entire competition. The scary thing is she can bowl too, and can do quite some damage with ball in hand.

The other Queenslander to watch when it comes to batting is Georgia Redmayne, who has really grown this year and started to form a formidable partnership at the top of the order with another Georgia in Georgia Voll. Speaking of Voll, with her departure to the WIPL there is a big hole at the top of the order that Queensland will need to fill.

When it comes to Queensland’s bowling, Nicola Hancock is someone who has really grown in recent seasons, who is enjoying the benefits of career stability at the moment and not having to move teams every few seasons.

However the Fire will be missing the leadership and experience of Jess Jonassen, who has been really strong for the Fire in 2024/25 but is also currently over in India.

New South Wales meanwhile have had to wait a little bit longer between drinks since the last time they made the WNCL Final, with that not happening since the 2019/20 season.

New South Wales was one of the most dominant sides of the 2000s and 2010s, but with a young side this year the Breakers will be hoping this Sunday is the beginning of another era of dominance.

When it comes to their batting one, Tahlia Wilson has been the one to watch this season. Despite being only 25 years old, at times she has carried her side with the bat this season, also at times combining with Anika Learoyd to get the Breakers off to a good start at the top of the order.

When it comes to bowling, a former Queenslander in Sammy-Jo Johnson has been their best bowler this season but players like Sam Bates have proven they can stand up when needed.

However, they may have a secret weapon on their hands when it comes to the experience game. Sarah Coyte has a knack of winning WNCL titles, so much so that if NSW win on Sunday it will be her 10th title from as many attempts.