- July 29, 2025
And the Brits weren’t even the only ones at the inaugural Women’s T20 Blast – the Aussies showed up, swinging their bats and spinning their balls, and commanded attention. From Grace Harris’ match-winning whack Tion, to Alana King’s spinning spin witchery. This season really showed how much Australian presence can be felt in different contexts. But seriously, how did they go? Let’s disentangle this into who were the most exciting performers, who surprised us the most, and some good old-fashioned Aussie madness on the lush, serviced greens of England.
Grace & Grit: The Harris Sisters Deliver Fireworks
When Grace Harris shows up, you know things are about to get loud. The Queenslander didn’t just play for Surrey — she bossed the show. Smashing 338 runs at a mind-blowing strike rate of nearly 158, she made every innings count. Peak Grace Harris — all swagger, no nonsense. Oh, and did we mention she picked up 10 wickets too?
Sister Laura Harris – affectionately known as “Larris” – became a high-risk, high-reward wildcard for Warwickshire at a strike rate of a whopping 207.79. Ok, she batted a few duds in the middle, but scores of 77 off 34 and 55 off 21 … knocked fans’ socks off … and then how appropriate was it that Grace produced a great day in the final … against her sister?
Spin Queens & Quiet Workhorses
If there’s one Aussie who just gets the job done, it’s Alana King. Very tidy with the ball at 6.73 with 16 wickets, the leggie was a constant threat, no fuss, just results. Lancashire’s go-to when things got sticky, her 3-24 against Durham in Manchester felt like a taster for next year’s T20 World Cup.
Amanda-Jade Wellington was another solid performer, taking 13 wickets and adding much-needed runs in the middle order for Somerset. While she may not have had the big highlight reel moments, her consistency made her an all-round threat to grab wickets and runs regularly.
In a subdued fashion, Maddie Penna scored more runs than any other Australian woman during the regular season — 313 runs to be exact. Although she did not pass the fifty, she chipped away nicely with regular 20s and 30s and provided Essex a stochastic backbone. Add five useful wickets to that, and Penna left Essex with a tidy season behind her.
Impact Players & Cameo Queens
Let’s talk Charli Knott. She only played seven games for Hampshire, but averaged a whopping 47. Her twin fifties — a 74* against Surrey and 72* against Essex — were classy, composed, and full of promise. It’s a shame her season got shortened with the arrival of Ellyse Perry, but she left a mark.
Speaking of Perry, the superstar delivered in flashes. With a 58 off 44 and seven wickets in just six matches, she did what Perry does — impact, elegance, and effort all bundled together. Not her most explosive stint, but certainly a valuable one.
Then there was Katie Mack. Three games, 85 runs, and a quick-fire 59. Not a lot of matches, but she made it count for Lancashire before heading out. Heather Graham, too, had her moment in the sun with a 47-ball 73 and a three-wicket haul. While her economy with the ball (8.44) wasn’t ideal, she was a solid middle-order presence.
With next year’s T20 World Cup looming, these performances weren’t just fun to watch — they were statements. The question is, which of these Aussie stars has done enough to force their way into bigger roles back home? And who’s just getting started?
