Wavell Heights will host Australia’s top emerging female cricketers for the Lanning v Perry Series at the National Cricket Campus’ Shaw Road Pavilion.
Rising Talent on Show in Wavell Heights
The Shaw Road Pavilion in Wavell Heights, part of Brisbane’s National Cricket Campus, will be the venue for the 2025 Lanning v Perry Series, a key development event for young female cricketers across the country.
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The series will bring together 26 of Australia’s most promising teenage players for a week-long program focused on elite performance and development. Players will take part in three Twenty20 matches at Norths Cricket Club, located within the Shaw Road complex.
Named After Two Cricket Icons
The event is named in honour of Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry, two of Australia’s most recognised figures in women’s cricket. Meg Lanning, who retired from international cricket in 2023, will serve as an assistant coach for the series, marking her first formal coaching role.
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Ms Lanning will work alongside pathway coaches Natalie Schilov and Cassie Brock, as well as Gavan Twining, Australian women’s assistant coach and former NSW Breakers coach.
Pathway Towards 2027 U19 World Cup
Cricket Australia has positioned the series as a stepping stone for players aiming to qualify for the 2027 ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup. The program also includes non-cricket development sessions designed to build life skills and strengthen off-field readiness.
Players will be split into two teams named after Lanning and Perry, with final team lists to be announced prior to the first match on 25 April.
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Queensland Representation and Squad Overview
Queensland will be represented by Lili Hamilton, Chelsea Sonter, and Ayaka Stafford. New South Wales leads in player count with seven selected, followed by Victoria with six and Western Australia with four. Other states and territories also have representation.
Summary and Outlook
The 2025 Lanning v Perry Series in Wavell Heights will offer participants not only match experience but also exposure to national coaching staff and structured development pathways. The event forms a critical part of Cricket Australia’s long-term investment in the women’s game.
Published 15-Apr-2025