South Australian Scorpions
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| Captain: |
 Lauren Ebsary |
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| Coach: | Andrea McCauley |
| 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 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 Legue 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 | 15 March 1983 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| 8 | Beth Morgan | 27 September 1981 | Right-handed | |||
| 21 | Bridget Patterson | 4 December 1994 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast medium | ||
| 26(VC) | Rhianna Peate | 8 April 1992 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| 18 | Margaret Jude | 1 August 1940 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| 15 | Kylie Rattray | 6 January 1995 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| 3 | Angela Moritz | 3 April 1986 | Left-handed | Left-arm medium | ||
| All-rounders | ||||||
| 12 | Alexandra Price | 5 November 1995 | Left-handed | Right-arm spin | ||
| 9 | Tahlia McGrath | 10 November 1995 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast medium | ||
| YTD | Brit Perry | 9 March 1994 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| 10 | Amanda Wellington | 29 May 1997 | Right-handed | Right-arm Spin | ||
| Wicket-keepers | ||||||
| 6 | Alicia Dean | 12 September 1987 | Left-handed | WK | ||
| 7 | Tegan McPharlin | 7 August 1988 | Right-handed | WK | ||
| Bowlers | ||||||
| 27 | Megan Schutt | 15 January 1993 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast medium | ||
| 23 | Jakarra Hill | 12 November 1991 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast medium | ||
| 11 | Kiara Stockley | 20 August 1990 | Left-handed | Left-arm medium | ||
| 5 | Neisha Iles | 16 December 1985 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| 14 | Samantha Betts | 16 February 1996 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast | ||
| 20 | Stephanie Morrison | 26 May 1989 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium fast | ||
| 22 | Emma Sampson | 29 July 1985 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium fast | ||