Middlesex Cricket is today delighted to announce Saskia Horley as the captain of our women’s team for the 2025 season, as we begin a new era as a Tier Two side as part of the new Women's domestic structure.
Horley, who hails from Sydney, has played for the county since 2022 featuring in both 20-over and 50-over cricket as a top-order batter and off-break bowler.
The 25-year-old brings a wealth of experience to the role, having played internationally for Scotland, in the Women’s Big Bash League for Sydney Thunder and for New South Wales Breakers in the Women’s National Cricket League in Australia.
For Middlesex, she has a top-score of 89 in 50-over cricket – which came against Essex last summer. With the ball, she has best figures of 2/9.
Across her 20-over career at Middlesex she has averaged 76.33 with the bat to-date, which includes a top-score of 64 not out against Essex. Her best figures with the ball for the Club are 3/4.
Speaking of becoming Middlesex Captain, Saskia Horley commented:
“I feel honoured to take on this opportunity and lead this talented group of girls.
"We can't wait to get outside and show the competition what we're made of."
Women’s Head Coach, Marc Broom, added:
“Saskia was the natural choice as Captain and I don't think there was anybody else who could have led the side in the style of cricket we want to play.
"What Saskia has, is the experience in that style of cricket, she's been involved in regional cricket, has played in Australia to a high level, and has a natural leadership skill."
The Club will announce the full squad tomorrow, so stay across our website and social media channels for more.
