Indonesian fast bowler Ni Made Putri Suwandewi has been signed by the Perth Scorchers for the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) season. Suwandewi, known for her lethal inswingers and deceptive slower balls, impressed Scorchers’ coach Becky Grundy and high-performance boss Kade Harvey during their visit to Bali earlier this year. Her signing fills the void left by veteran Pippa Cleary, who will miss the season due to a knee injury.
Suwandewi, 26, has been a standout performer for Indonesia since her debut in 2019. She has taken 49 wickets in 40 WT20Is at an impressive average of 8.18 and boasts the best economy rate in women’s T20I cricket at 2.97. Scorchers see her as a key addition, bringing both skill and variety to their bowling lineup
An Opportunity for Suwandewi to Shine on the Big Stage
With the WBBL allowing clubs to sign players from Associate nations as rookies, Suwandewi’s addition brings valuable depth to the Scorchers. Her ability to swing the ball and hit precise yorkers makes her a strategic signing for Perth, especially as they expect to lose some international players during the season. “She’s got the potential to play a role for us in the tournament,” said Kade Harvey, Scorchers’ high-performance boss.
Suwandewi expressed her excitement to join the competition, saying, “The WBBL has been a competition I have admired from afar for a long time, and I am looking forward to being involved as a player this season.” Her early training sessions in Perth have already impressed the team’s coaches, reinforcing their belief in her ability to contribute meaningfully.
An Opportunity for Suwandevi to Shine on The Big Stage
Ni Made Putri Suwandewi is making waves as she joins the Perth Scorchers for the upcoming WBBL season. The 26-year-old Indonesian pacer, known for her impressive inswinger and precise yorkers, adds much-needed depth to the team, especially with some international players expected to be absent during the season.
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Suwandewi expressed her excitement, stating, “The WBBL has been a competition I have admired from afar for a long time.” Her early training sessions have already caught the attention of coaches, reinforcing their confidence in her potential impact. This signing not only highlights her talent but also strengthens the partnership between WA Cricket and Indonesian Cricket, aiming to elevate women’s cricket in both regions.
Strengthening Cricket Ties Between Australia and Indonesia
Signing Suwandewi is a clear indication that Western Australia Cricket and Persatuan Crickert Indonesia are now more focused and growing on women’s cricket development. Coach Becky Grundy and Kade Harvey have spotted Suwandewi in Bali, where the player had played for Indonesia in a series with Mongolia. This effort in developing cricket in Indonesia has a larger objective of squeezing the women’s cricket team into the top 10 rankings of the countries in the world.
“The standard of cricket that the girls play in Indonesia is very high,” Harvey said.
“They are very dedicated and have a great love for the game. That’s why we spent time and most efforts to ensure that was developed to the full.” The opportunities are there because there are about 200,000 women cricketers spread out in 21 provinces in Indonesia, and this movement of Suwandewi to WBBL is a positive advancement in the image of Indonesian cricket.
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