Talent time: Players to watch in under 15 Country Cup cricket tournament

The Waves will play two Twenty20 and two one-day matches throughout the week-long tournament with finals to be played in Melbourne on January 7, 2024.

Described by coach Chloe McKenzie as one of the most "talented and tight-knit" groups she's come across in her time coaching and playing cricket, she provides an insight into the 13-player squad ahead of the opening match against Mallee Murray Suns.

Isabelle Kelly (Allansford-Panmure) - All-rounder

"She's a fantastic all-rounder and one of our leading bowlers who bowls on the spot and tight. Isabelle has plenty of energy. She was in our team last year and is a core member. She's just a line and length bowler who could hit a 20 cent piece on the pitch."

Zarli Knight (Horsham Tigers) - Keeper-batter

"Had a fantastic go at it last year. She'll keep a bit within the side but she's well rounded with good patience but has fantastic power, particularly through the leg side."

Fleur Mahoney (Brierly-Christ Church) - Batter

"In the team as an all-rounder and is more a batter than a bowler. However she's a bit injured with her shoulder so will bat more within the side. She's developed a lot. Phenomenal power with the bat and isn't afraid to take risks."

Layla McPherson (North Gambier) - Bowler

"She's a really well-rounded cricketer and will play a key role with the ball. Layla is a very accurate medium-pace bowler and hits the spot."

Ayva Mitchell (Swifts Great Western CC) - Bowler

"Big tall fast opening bowler, gets a lot of bounce and will steam in and get quick wickets each game. She'll be a leader with the team. Ayva has really developed her cricket a lot this year."

Eloise Millard (Tarrington) - All-rounder

"Eloise is a very strong batter with a great technique. She'll likely bat up the order in one-day games. She's got pace with the ball so is a bit of a wildcard.

Grace Potter (Grampians) - All-rounder

"Grace is one of our captains, a fantastic leader and cricketer. She'll either open or bowl first change and bat in that top-four. She's a very strong cricketer."

Lilly Reading (Stawell Strikers) - All-rounder

"Lilly will be our spinner for the team, she keeps a bit as well and a good top-order batter who will likely play a different role depending on the format."

Nara Rohan (Brierly-Christ Church) - All-rounder

"She'll be the other captain for the week, she's a great leader and really drives the energy and standards. We've picked her as a bowler but has made some runs lately for Brierly so who knows. She has developed a power shot through the mid-wicket area which is impressive."

Lily Shand (Allansford-Panmure) - Bowler

"Lily is an impressive left-arm bowler, gets some swing and is an absolute rocket in the field. She's very quick in the field and plays a key role in that area."

Zarah Timpson (Nestles) - Bowler

"Zarah is a key bowler for the side and is bowling so well this year. She bowls outswing and bowls really tightly. She bowls lots of maidens."

Emma Uebergang (Homers) - Keeper-batter

"She'll be a keeper within the side, she'll keep a fair bit and with the bat she scores at a strike rate of 150 normally. When she gets going, look out."

Macey Williamson (Portland Colts) - All-rounder

"Macey is a really impressive top-order batter and pace bowler. We'll mess around with where we place her with the ball but plays a key role within the side."