HAMPSHIRE have announced the signing of Australian all-rounder Charli Knott for the first half of the 2025 season. The 22 year old will feature in the first eight One-Day Cup and T20 Blast matches.

Knott is no stranger to the Utilita Bowl, having delivered an impressive performance for Southern Vipers, the women’s regional team based at the venue, in 2024.

During her stint with the Vipers, she amassed 563 runs and took 32 wickets across 20 matches, cementing her reputation as a formidable all-rounder.

Notably, she registered her maiden professional century in Bristol, scoring 102 against Western Storm, and claimed her best T20 bowling figures of 4-23 against the same side at the Utilita Bowl.

Knott said: “I can’t wait to be joining Hampshire again for this summer. I absolutely loved my time with the Vipers last year. 

"The club offers an amazing environment both on the field and off, with great teammates and support staff. I am thrilled with the opportunity to be back again.

Knott’s stellar form has extended beyond regional cricket. In the 2024 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), she made 297 runs and took 12 wickets for Brisbane Heat, helping her team finish as runners-up.

She also shone for Queensland in the Women’s National Cricket League, scoring 255 runs, including a best of 79 not out, and taking 10 wickets with a best of 3-22.

Adam Carty, regional director of women’s cricket, added: “To have Charli return to us, 12 months on from her first outing for the region, in the colours of Hampshire, is a massive coup for the county and hopefully reflective of the mutual respect felt between player and club.

“She certainly came to the fore in all disciplines last season, populating our honours board with bat and ball, while pulling off one of the best catches I’ve ever seen vs the Stars at Falkland CC in July.

"She’s a tremendous all-round cricketer and one that leads by example in her practice and prep. We’re delighted to have her back.”

Knott also briefly featured in The Hundred in 2024, representing Charlotte Edwards’ Southern Brave as a replacement for Smriti Mandhana during the Asia Cup.

In her three matches, she contributed 32 runs and one wicket. Knott’s return to Hampshire is expected to strengthen the team’s lineup as they aim for success in the 2025 season.