The Tasmania Women cricket team, also known as Tasmanian Tigers and previously Tasmanian Roar, is the women's representative cricket team for the Australian State of Tasmania. They play their home games at Blundstone Arena, Hobart. 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

1906–1984: Early history

Tasmania's first recorded match was against Victoria on 17 March 1906. A second match against Victoria was also recorded on 23 March 1906. Their next recorded match did not take place until 27 December 1979, when they played Victoria Women's Cricket Association President's XI.

1985–1991: Australian Women's Cricket Championships

Tasmania joined the Australian Women's Cricket Championships for the 1985–86 season. Their first match was a loss to South Australia by an innings and 124 runs. Tasmania failed to win a match and finished bottom of the table. Tasmania made further appearances in the Australian Women's Cricket Championships in 1987–88 and 1990–91, finishing bottom both times. They also appeared in the Women's Australian Under-21 Championships in 1985/86 and 1986/87.

2009–present: Twenty20 Cup and Women's National Cricket League

Tasmania joined the Australian Women's Twenty20 Cup as Tasmanian Roar for the 2009–10 season, finishing bottom of the table. They joined the WNCL for the 2010–11 season, but again finished bottom. Tasmania's best finish in the Twenty20 Cup came in its final season, 2014–15, when they finished fourth. They finished third in the WNCL in 2018–19 and 2020–21. They won their first WNCL title in 2021–22, topping the group stage before beating South Australia in the final by 9 wickets. They defended their title in 2022–23, again beating South Australia in the final.

On 4 June 2018, Cricket Tasmania announced that the name of the team would change to the Tasmanian Tigers, aligning their branding with the men's team.

The Tasmanian Roar Women's cricket team is a professional women's cricket team based in Tasmania, Australia. The team was established in 2009 and competes in the Women's National Cricket League (WNCL) and Women's Big Bash League (WBBL). The team is known for its strong performances in both domestic and international cricket tournaments. The Tasmanian Roar Women's team comprises of talented and experienced players who are known for their exceptional skills in batting, bowling, and fielding. The team is led by a dynamic captain who inspires her teammates to perform at their best. The Tasmanian Roar Women's team is a force to be reckoned with in women's cricket and is known for its competitive spirit, teamwork, and dedication to the sport.