The Western Australia Women cricket team, previously known as Western Fury, is the women's representative cricket team for the Australian State of Western Australia. They play their home games at WACA West Ground, Perth. 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

1934–1935: Early history

Western Australia's first recorded match was a draw against England in a two-day tourist match from 24 to 26 November 1934.

1936–1996: Australian Women's Cricket Championships

Western Australia joined the Australian Women's Cricket Championships for the 1936–37 tournament. They continued to play in the Championships until its final season in 1995–96. Western Australia won the title on one occasion, in 1986–87.

1996–present: Women's National Cricket League and Twenty20 Cup

Western Australia joined the newly-established WNCL in 1996–97. They have won the title once, in 2019–20. Their best finish in the Australian Women's Twenty20 Cup was runners-up in 2012–13, when they lost the final to New South Wales by 5 wickets.

On 29 July 2019, the Western Australian Cricket Association announced that the name of the team would change from Western Fury to simply Western Australia Women, alongside a similar change to the men's team which dropped its "Warriors" nickname.

The Western Australia Women's cricket team is a professional cricket team representing the state of Western Australia in Australia's domestic women's cricket competitions. The team was established in 1931 and has since then been a dominant force in Australian women's cricket. The team is known for its strong batting and bowling line-up, which has helped them win several domestic titles over the years. The team has produced several talented players who have gone on to represent the Australian national team, including Meg Lanning, Nicole Bolton, and Elyse Villani. The team plays its home matches at the WACA Ground in Perth and is coached by Lisa Keightley. The Western Australia Women's cricket team is a formidable opponent and is known for its competitive spirit and never-say-die attitude.