Queensland have knocked off New South Wales after DLS calculations came into play
Queensland have clinched their second WNCL title after a thrilling, rain-reduced final against New South Wales.
Jess Jonassen showed all her experience to defend 15 runs off the final over as the Fire clinched a seven-run win (DLS).
Chasing the Fire’s record final score of 7-332, NSW were ahead of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern par score when play was halted after 23 overs on 1-129.
But a two-hour delay due to drizzle and lightning reduced the target to 220 from 32, meaning the Breakers would need 91 runs in nine overs.
The match appeared to be heading the hosts’ way after they crunched 44 runs from the first four overs following the resumption, with Tahlia Wilson and Katie Mack finding the boundaries with ease.
However a pivotal over from former captain Jonassen swung the momentum back Queensland’s way, with both set batters dismissed in the space of four balls.
Wilson (76) took on Annie O’Neil’s arm at cover and paid the price, with Jonassen executing the run out, before the veteran spinner lured Mack (27) into a false shot which was caught by Grace Harris at long on.
Jonassen was then trusted with the final over, successfully defending 15 runs with Breakers pair Georgia Adams and Maitlan Brown unable to find the rope.
More to come.
WNCL 2025-26 standings
Team
Matches played
M
Wins
W
Losses
L
Ties
T
No results
N/R
Net Run Rate
NRR
Deductions
Ded.
Batting Bonus
Bat
Total points
PTS
1
NSW
12
11
1
0
0
1.034
0
5
49
2
QLD
12
8
4
0
0
0.459
0
4
36
3
WA
12
7
5
0
0
0.137
0
3
31
4
SA
12
7
4
0
1
-0.22
0
1
31
5
ACT
12
5
6
0
1
-0.217
0
1
23
6
TAS
12
3
9
0
0
0.002
0
3
15
7
VIC
12
0
12
0
0
-1.267
1
0
-1
Legend
M: Matches played
W: Wins
L: Losses
T: Ties
N/R: No results
NRR: Net Run Rate
Ded.: Deductions
Bat: Batting Bonus
PTS: Total points
