Adelaide Strikers secured a convincing 30-run victory over Perth Scorchers in Match 32 of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024, played at the Karen Rolton Oval. A clinical all-round performance, led by fast bowler , ensured the Strikers gain two crucial points.
Adelaide Strikers sets a formidable target
Winning the toss and opting to bowl, the Perth Scorchers faced a commanding batting performance from the Strikers. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Katie Mack laid a solid foundation with identical contributions of 41 runs. Mandhana’s knock came off 29 balls and included five fours and a six, while Mack displayed finesse with six boundaries in her 34-ball innings.
The momentum was carried forward by Laura Wolvaardt, who top-scored with a scintillating 48 off 28 balls, striking three fours and as many sixes. Tahlia McGrath (18 off 15) and Bridget Patterson (14 off 8) provided quick-fire contributions in t✱he middle overs, helping the Strikers post a competitive total of 16ꦕ9/6 in their 20 overs.
Alana King was the standout bowler for 🌳the Scorchers, picking up three wickets for 29 runs in her four overs. Sophie Devine also impressed, claiming two wickets fo🦋r 28 runs.
Perth Scorchers falter in the chase
Chasing 170, the Scorchers’ innings began on a shaky note as opener Maddy Darke departed for a duck. S꧃kipper Beth Mooney (6 off 7) and Dayalan Hemalatha (10 off 9) failed to build momentum. Sophie Devine (35 off 31) tried to anchor the innings, but the pressure of a steep target weighed heavily on the Scorchers.
Brooke Halliday played a valiant knock of 47 off 44 balls, hitting six boundaries, while Alana King contributed a brisk 29* off 19 balls in the lower order. However, the lack of partnerships and consistent breakthroughs from the Strikers’ bowlers derailed .
Schutt delivered a match-winning performance with the ball, claiming 3/19 in her four overs. Anesu Mushangwe (2/35) and Amanda Wellington (2/26) provided excellent support, stifling the Scorchers’ batters with disciplined bowling.
Megan Schutt wins 🧸Player of the match for her brilliant bowling performance �🎃�
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