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In match 23 of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2023, at Casey Fields No. 4 in Melbourne. The low-scoring encounter saw Sydney Thunder Women 🥀registering a comfortable 9 wicket triumph.
Disciplined bowling restrict Melbourne Stars at a below-par total
In the first innings, Melbourne Stars Women managed to score 123/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Sophie Reid struggled to get going, scoring just 1 run off 7 balls. and Alice Capsey added 17 runs each to the total. Annabel Sutherland was the top scorer for Melbourne Stars Women, contributing 42 runs off 39 balls. Sophia Dunkley also played a crucial role with her 34 runs. However, the team struggled to accelerate, with Maia Bouchier and Rhys McKenna unable to make significant contributions.
The Sydney Thunder Women bowlers put in a decent performance. claimed one wicket and conceded 29 runs. Hannah Darlington was the pick of the bowlers, taking two wickets for just 13 runs. However, the other bowlers failed to🐷 take wickets, allowing the Stars to post a ꦯmodest target.
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Chamari Athapaththu sizzles in the easy run chase
In reply, Sydney Thunder Women chased down the target comfortably, scoring 128/1 in just 12.5 overs. was the star of the innings, smashing 69 runs off 40 balls with 11 fours and 2 sixes. Tahlia Wilson supported her with 45 runs off 33 balls. Phoebe Litchfield contributed 6 runs with a solitary six.
The Melbourne Stars Women’s bowlers struggled to make an impact, with Dunkley being the only bowler to pick up a wicket, conceding 8 runs in her one-over spell.
Sydney Thunder Women emerged victorious, winning by 9 wickets, with 43 balls to spare. The comfortable win Thunder’s fourth victory in the tournament. With that they are now at the top of the points table.
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