IN our weekly wrap-up of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), let us catch up on all that happened in the WBBL in the past week, including plenty of huge scores.
Hobart Hurricanes (2/82) defeated Melbourne Renegades (10/80)
The week got off to a disastrous start for the Renegades, as they got completely dismantled by the Hurricanes.
After completely bowling their opponents out, the Hurricanes did not even need 11 overs to get the job done.
Molly Strano (4/16) was the main offender with the ball for those in purple, helpfully aided by Heather Graham (2/11). This left the likes of Elyse Villani (41 not out) with very little to do with the bat.
Sophie Molineux (2/20) was the rare shining light for the ‘Gades, picking up both Hurricanes wickets that fell.
Brisbane Heat (7/153) defeated Perth Scorchers (8/120)
The Brisbane Heat’s great season continued, downing the Perth Scorchers.
The Scorchers lost too many wickets too early, and despite the best efforts of Maddy Green (58 runs) they just ran out of overs.
Nicola Hancock (three wickets) and Amelia Kerr (two wickets) were the main doers of damage with the ball for the Heat, meanwhile for the Scorchers it was Marizanne Kapp and Alana King, who both picked up a pair of wickets each.
Melbourne Renegades (1/64) versus Sydney Sixers – No Result
Hobart Hurricanes (4/152) defeated Adelaide Strikers (4/129)
Hobart’s great start to the week continued, making it two for two for the week with a win over the Strikers.
Graham (50) and Villani (47) both had good innings with the bat for the ‘Canes, while both Strano and Nicola Carey picked up two wickets.
Meanwhile for the Strikers Amanda-Jade Wellington picked up two wickets, while Laura Wolvaardt top scored with 45.
Perth Scorchers (4/192) defeated Melbourne Renegades (10/88)
The Renegades did not have a happy homecoming, completely annihilated by the Scorchers.
Melbourne was never in the match as the Scorchers went on a scoring spree, thanks largely in part to a stellar partnership between Beth Mooney (90) and Kapp (68 not out).
King and Piepa Cleary also took two wickets.
Sydney Sixers (9/160) defeated Melbourne Stars (10/115)
In a sign of what was to come for the Sixers for the rest of the weekend, they put a huge score on the board at the Junction Oval, and the Stars just could not match that in what was also not a happy homecoming for them.
The stars of the show for both sides were all bowlers, with Ash Gardner (four wickets), Lauren Cheatle (two wickets), Kim Garth (two wickets) and Sasha Moloney (two wickets) all picking up multiple wickets for their respective sides.
Hobart Hurricanes (4/101) defeated Brisbane Heat (6/100)
Not even the WBBL could escape Adelaide’s ferocious storm on Saturday, as the Hurricanes got the win in a rain shortened match.
They left their run late, but got the job done.
It was a very even team performance from those in purple, with no huge scores or multiple wicket takers.
Meanwhile for the Heat Hancock picked up another two wickets, while Grace Harris made a handy 41.
Sydney Sixers (4/180) defeated Perth Scorchers (4/176)
In a final ball thriller to begin the Junction Oval double header yesterday, Mooney (75 not out) and Kapp (68) put on a stellar partnership for the Scorchers for the second day in a row, but it was not enough as a 154 run partnership between Ellyse Perry (48) and Alyssa Healy (107 not out) ensured that the win would go to those in pink.
From a bowling side of things, Cleary and Sophie Devine both picked up two wickets for the Scorchers, while Gardner also picked up two for the Sixers.
Adelaide Strikers (3/92) vs Sydney Thunder – No result
Melbourne Stars (5/149) defeated Melbourne Renegades (8/148)
In another final ball thriller, the Melbourne Stars looked just about out of it heading into the last over, but then Annabel Sutherland went bang and ensured the team in green would win the Melbourne Derby.
Sutherland was the star of the day for the Stars, finishing unbeaten on 62. She also picked up three wickets, while Moloney picked up four of them.
Meanwhile for the Renegades Josie Dooley (54) starred with the bat, while Sarah Coyte (three wickets) and Hayley Matthews (two wickets) both starred with the ball.
The Renegades will also be sweating over the fitness of Molineux, who injured her knee while bowling the final over of the match.
Sutherland creates more history as Australia takes Rose Bowl Trophy lead
IN THE game against New Zealand on Saturday, Annabel Sutherland‘s star continued to rise as she made history to take the Australians closer to a Rose Bowl Trophy series win. Sutherland’s recent form has been sublime, but yesterday’s effort culminated in her becoming the first woman to hit two consecutive ODI centuries batting at number […]
Thunder blunders see Sixers snatch Sydney Smash
SYDNEY Sixers have continued their dominance of the Sydney Smash after taking out a final ball thriller at ENGIE Stadium last night. The magenta men required 15 runs of the final over to pass the set target of 164, and did so off the bat of Ben Dwarshuis as the Thunder proved their own worst […]
Bowler’s paradise sees Fire burn Meteors
SOME superb bowling paired with a star opening performance helped Queensland pick up a three-wicket win over the ACT. The Fire may have cut it fine when it come to their wickets lost tally, but they still reached the target of 153 in less than 21 overs. The fact that the Meteors found themselves at […]
Webb continues sublime form to exact revenge on Victoria
IT WAS another stunning display from South Australian batter Courtney Webb that was the match-winner, following up her century from Wednesday with an unbeaten 67. Coming in at first drop chasing 241 for the win, Webb’s knock was struck off 62 balls, taking her WNCL career total to 2000 runs. Her performance included eight sixes, […]
Strikers on the board thanks to unlikely heroes
ADELAIDE Strikers notched their first win of the Big Bash League (BBL) season after a pair of unlikely heroes stood up in either innings. The home side won by 15 runs at Adelaide Oval, successfully defending their 6-165 and consigning the Melbourne Stars to a 0-3 record. >> SCROLL to see the scorecard D’Arcy Short, […]
Western Australia crowned Under 19 champions
WESTERN Australia has taken out the Under 19 National Championships title after defeating Victoria Metro by 20 runs in Thursday’s decider. WA won the toss and set 149 for victory in a low-scoring affair at Karen Rolton Oval, before skittling the Vics for 128 to secure another piece of silverware for the state. >> SCROLL […]
Riotous Renegades humble Hurricanes in Geelong
MELBOURNE Renegades have trounced the Hobart Hurricanes in a six-wicket victory at GMHBA Stadium, spearheaded by in-form import Tim Seifert. After his side skittled the ‘Canes for 74 on a bowler friendly pitch, the gloveman remained unbeaten on 37 (19) to help surpass the target in just nine overs. >> SCROLL to see the scorecard […]
Rain dampens Australia’s effort to pull ahead in Brisbane
A DRAW was played out over five days play in Brisbane, with rain marring Australia’s effort to pull ahead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The teams go into the sold-out first day of the Boxing Day test each with a game in hand after India took the first test in Perth, and Australia hit back in […]
Top two teams toppled as Vics, WA meet in final
A PAIR of boilovers in the Under 19 National Championship semi-finals has seen Western Australia and Victoria Metro progress to this year’s decider. After both achieving 4-0 group stage records, Queensland and hosts South Australia crashed out at the last hurdle and will now play off for third place. >> SCROLL to see the scorecards, […]
