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Ella Hayward

Ella Leigh Hayward (born 8 September 2003) is an Australian all-rounder representing the Melbourne Stars in the WBBL and Victoria in the WNCL. A right-arm off-spinner and top-order batter, the 22-year-old is a Jawoyn woman who previously played for the Melbourne Renegades (2020–2024), earning a 2024-25 breakout season with 446 WNCL runs. 

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Full Name
Ella Leigh Hayward
Born
8 September 2003
Place Of Birth
Melbourne, Victoria
Country
Australia
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm off-spin
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Queensland Fire Women vs Victoria Women · Match 41 List A March 14, 2026 2 6 0 0 33.33
Queensland Fire Women vs Victoria Women · Match 38 List A March 12, 2026 27 39 4 0 69.23
Victoria Women vs Western Australia Women · Match 32 List A February 18, 2026 28 55 3 0 50.91
Victoria Women vs Western Australia Women · Match 31 List A February 16, 2026 12 19 2 0 63.16
South Australia Women vs Victoria Women · Match 29 List A February 5, 2026 5 13 1 0 38.46
South Australia Women vs Victoria Women · Match 26 List A February 3, 2026 31 42 4 0 73.81

Matches

Queensland Fire Women Queensland Fire Women
Victoria Women Victoria Women
Queensland Fire Women Queensland Fire Women
Victoria Women Victoria Women
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Major Represented Teams

  • Current Teams: Melbourne Stars (WBBL), Victoria (WNCL)
  • Past Teams: Melbourne Renegades (WBBL), Australia Under-19s

Domestic/international Debuts

  • WBBL Debut: 2020-21 season for Melbourne Renegades.
  • WNCL (State) Debut: 18 March 2021 for Victoria.
  • International: Key role in Australia's U19 T20 World Cup squad (2023).
  • Australia A: Called up in 2025 following a dominant WNCL season. 

Career Statistics & Highlights

  • Breakout Season (2024-25): Amassed 446 runs in 12 WNCL matches with a maiden century (112 vs SA) and 21 wickets, including a 6-31.
  • WBBL Record: Moved to Melbourne Stars for WBBL|11 after playing 39 matches for the Renegades, known for economical spin and middle-order impact.
  • U19 World Cup: Key player in Australia's 2023 Under-19 T20 World Cup campaign. 

Awards

  • Sharon Tredrea Award (2024/25): Victoria Player of the Season.
  • Players' Player (2024/25): Victoria.
  • U16 National Championships: Named Player of the Championship (age 15).
  • Australia A: Earned selection following 2024/25 domestic form. 

Key Performances

  • Best Bowling: 6-31 (WNCL 2024-25).
  • Highest Score: 112 (vs South Australia, 2024-25 WNCL).