Queensland Fire Women
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Wikipedia - Queensland Fire
The Queensland Women cricket team, also known as the Konica Minolta Queensland Fire, is the women's representative cricket team for the Australian State of Queensland. They play most of their home games at Allan Border Field, Brisbane and they also use South Brisbane District Cricket Club's Fehlberg Oval and Kerrydale Oval, Robina. They compete in the Women's National Cricket League (WNCL), the premier 50-over women's cricket tournament in Australia. They previously played in the now-defunct Australian Women's Twenty20 Cup and Australian Women's Cricket Championships.
History
1931–1996: Australian Women's Cricket Championships
Queensland's first recorded match was a one-day, two-innings affair against New South Wales in the Australian Women's Cricket Championships on 23 March 1931, which they lost by an innings and 51 runs. They continued to play in the Championships until its final season in 1995–96, however, they failed to win the title.
1996–present: Women's National Cricket League and Twenty20 Cup
Queensland joined the newly-established WNCL in 1996–97. They finished as runners-up in 2000–01, 2005–06, 2012–13, 2016–17 and 2018–19, before winning their first title in 2020–21. They have won one Australian Women's Twenty20 Cup, in 2013–14.
The team is made up of some of the best female cricketers in Australia, with a mix of experienced veterans and up-and-coming young talent. They are known for their strong batting lineup, solid bowling attack, and exceptional fielding skills.
The Queensland Fire Women have a proud history of success in domestic competitions, consistently performing well in the Women's National Cricket League and Women's Big Bash League. They have a strong fan base and are always a force to be reckoned with on the cricket field.
Off the field, the team is known for their sportsmanship, teamwork, and dedication to the game. They are role models for aspiring young cricketers and are committed to growing the sport of women's cricket in Australia.
Overall, the Queensland Fire Women's cricket team is a formidable and respected force in Australian cricket, and they continue to inspire fans with their passion and skill on the field.