The 2017–18 Hobart Hurricanes Women's season was the third in the team's history. Coached by Julia Price and captained by Corinne Hall, the Hurricanes finished WBBL03 in last place.
Squad Each WBBL|03 squad featured 15 active players, with an allowance of up to five marquee signings including a maximum of three from overseas. Australian marquees were defined as players who made at least ten limited-overs appearances for the national team in the three years prior to the cut-off date (24 April 2017).
Personnel changes made ahead of the season included:
England marquee Heather Knight did not re-sign with the Hurricanes, opting to sit out of the season while recovering from injury. Corinne Hall was subsequently appointed captain, replacing the outgoing Knight (15–14 win–loss record). New Zealand marquee Amy Satterthwaite departed the Hurricanes, signing with the Melbourne Renegades. England marquee Lauren Winfield signed with the Hurricanes, having played for the Brisbane Heat in WBBL|02 as a replacement player. Indian marquee Veda Krishnamurthy signed with the Hurricanes, marking her first appearance in the league. Julie Hunter departed the Hurricanes, retiring from cricket after WBBL|02. Erin Burns departed the Hurricanes, signing with the Sydney Sixers. Stefanie Daffara signed with the Hurricanes, departing the Sydney Thunder. Nicola Hancock signed with the Hurricanes, having previously played for the Melbourne Renegades.
Changes made during the season included:
Irish marquee Isobel Joyce signed as a replacement player for the second-consecutive season. Joyce also stood in as acting captain for five games.
The table below lists the Hurricanes players and their key stats (including runs scored, batting strike rate, wickets taken, economy rate, catches and stumpings) for the season. NameBirth dateBatting styleBowling styleNotes Batters 7 Stefanie Daffara 13 June 1995 Right-handed Right-arm medium 1218189.16––0–3 Erin Fazackerley 3 July 1998 Right-handed Right-arm medium 530120.0018.403–27 Corinne Hall 12 October 1987 Right-handed Right-arm off spin 126075.94––5– Captain 33 Isobel Joyce 25 July 1983 Right-handed Left-arm medium 69996.1116.721– Overseas marquee (replacement) 79 Veda Krishnamurthy 16 October 1992 Right-handed Right-arm leg spin 9144101.40110.202– Overseas marquee99 Sasha Moloney 14 July 1992 Right-handed Right-arm off spin847117.50––3–74 Emma Thompson 2 December 1990 Right-handed Right-arm medium 42261.1127.570– 58 Lauren Winfield 16 August 1990 Right-handed –87280.00––3– Overseas marquee All-rounders 50 Hayley Matthews 19 March 1998 Right-handed Right-arm off spin 1429794.2866.915– Overseas marquee4 Veronica Pyke 4 November 1981 Right-handed Left-arm medium 1413994.5567.221–2 Celeste Raack 18 May 1994 Right-handed Right-arm leg spin 111794.4427.532– Wicket-keepers Sarah Bryce 8 January 2000 Right-handed –––––––– Associate Rookie 8 Georgia Redmayne 8 December 1993 Left-handed –1429786.58––21 Bowlers9 Katelyn Fryett 28 May 1992 Right-handed Right-arm fast medium 92589.2838.552–44 Nicola Hancock 8 November 1995 Right-handed Right-arm fast medium 143367.34116.480–12 Brooke Hepburn 4 October 1990 Right-handed Right-arm medium 123284.2177.962–10 Meg Phillips 2 February 1996 Right-handed Right-arm medium 200.0009.001–
Ladder
Fixtures
All times are local
Statistics and awards Most runs: Hayley Matthews, Georgia Redmayne – 297 each (equal 17th in the league) Highest score in an innings: Georgia Redmayne – 53 (49) vs Perth Scorchers, 21 January 2018 Most wickets: Nicola Hancock – 11 (equal 24th in the league) Best bowling figures in an innings: Veronica Pyke – 4/17 (4 overs) vs Adelaide Strikers, 10 December 2017 Most catches (fielder): Corinne Hall, Hayley Matthews – 5 each (equal 17th in the league) Player of the Match awards: Brooke Hepburn, Hayley Matthews – 1 each Hurricanes Player of the Tournament: Hayley Matthews
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