In a thrilling encounter at Bellerive Oval for , the Hobart Hurricanes Women registered a hard-fought victory against the Melbourne Stars Women.
Melbourne Stars Innings
Electing to bat first after winning the toss, the Melbourne Stars managed to put up a competitive total of 142/8 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to a resilient 75-run knock by Meg Lanning.
Meanwhile, a disciplined bowling attack of the Hobart Hurricanes, led by impressive performances from Molly Strano and Shabnim Ismail, ensured that the Stars were restricted to a manageable total. Strano and Ismail scalped 2 and 3 wickets respectively, while Maisy Gibson and Amy Smith also chipped in with significant contributions.
Hobart Hurricanes Innings
Chasing 143 for victory, the Hobart Hurricanes put up a solid batting display, anchored by crucial innings from Elyse Villani, who scored 41 runs, and a match-defining partnership between and Naomi Stalenberg.
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Result and Player of the Match
The Hobart Hurricanes reached the target in 19.2 overs, securing a comfortable 6-wick🔴et victory.
In recognition of her impactful♏ performance with both bat and ball, Niꦕcola Carey was rightfully awarded the Player of the Match.
This victory has propelled the Hobart Hurricanes up in the points table, leaving the Melbourne Stars to regroup and strategize for their upc🐭oming m💫atches in the tournament.
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