Georgia Prestwidge Cricket Player Profile

Georgia Prestwidge is a professional Cricket player representing Brisbane Women. Born on 1997-12-17 , they operate primarily as a Bowler on the field. Over the course of their career, Georgia Prestwidge has featured for Melbourne Green Women, Brisbane Heat Women, Melbourne Renegades Women, Queensland Women, Victoria Women, Melbourne Stars Women different teams, including national setups, top-tier domestic sides, and competitive franchise leagues. Known for their tactical execution and steady presence as a Bowler, they remain an integral figure across all formats and tournaments they compete in.

Georgia Prestwidge is an Australian cricketer who bowls right-arm medium pace and bats right-handed. A bowler by role, she has represented Queensland and Victoria in domestic cricket and played for Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Renegades in the Women’s Big Bash League. Her early career included being named Queensland Fire Youth Player of the Year at the end of the 2015–16 season, followed by a suspension from bowling after her action was found illegal in 2016.

Profile

Prestwidge made her debut for the Queensland Fire in October 2014, though she did not bat or bowl in that match. At the end of the 2015–16 season, she received the Queensland Fire Youth Player of the Year award. In October 2016, her bowling action was reported during a Women's National Cricket League match against Tasmania. Cricket Australia announced the following month that an analysis had found the action illegal and suspended her from bowling in sanctioned matches.

In December 2016, Prestwidge joined Brisbane Heat's squad for the 2016–17 Women's Big Bash League campaign. She made her Heat debut against Sydney Sixers on 11 December 2016. She was also named in Brisbane Heat's squad for the 2018–19 season. Her listed teams include Queensland, Brisbane Heat, Melbourne Renegades and Victoria.

FAQs

What is Georgia Prestwidge's role and bowling style?

She is a bowler who bowls right-arm medium pace.

Which hand does Georgia Prestwidge bat with?

She bats right-handed.

When did Georgia Prestwidge make her Brisbane Heat debut?

She made her debut for Brisbane Heat on 11 December 2016, against Sydney Sixers.

Has Georgia Prestwidge played in the Indian T20 League?

The available sources do not mention her playing in the Indian T20 League.