Women & Girls Cricket

Women & Girls Pathway

For the first time ever, Northern Territory (NT) Cricket has entered an NT Team in the Cricket Australia U16 Female National Championships. The Championships took place from 6th to 13th January 2024 in Ballarat, Victoria.

Lead by Head Coach Bronte Stray, following her strong performances as Captain-Coach in the 2024 Desert Rose Cup and ongoing mentorship within the NT Cricket Community, the team claimed a historic first-ever victory. Our NT girls bowled and fielded magnificently against the Tasmanians before chasing down the 131 runs required to win the T20 match with three and a half overs to spare.

The team's success is a key milestone in growing women's cricket in the Northern Territory, inspiring young female players and strengthening pathways for future talent. It fosters greater participation, inclusivity, and development opportunities across all levels of the sport. 

This progress is further supported by NT Cricket recently receiving ‘Play Our Way’ funding, part of a $200 million Federal Government initiative aimed at breaking down barriers for women and girls in sport, reducing discrimination and promoting equality. 

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In keeping with our commitment to reconciliation, Northern Territory Cricket acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we are privileged to play and administer the great game of cricket.

Our Head Office is located on the land of the Larrakia People (Darwin), while our Central Australian Office is located on the land of the Arrernte People (Alice Springs). We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Walkabout Wickets by Kirrae Whurrong artist Fiona Clarke (b.1963), represents cricket stars past, present and future, and the meeting places where they play.

Aunty Fiona is is a descendant of James 'Mosquito' Couzens and his brother Jonny Couzens, members of the first Australian cricket team who toured England in 1868.