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Sydney Thunder secured a hard-fought six-wicket victory against Hobart Hurricanes in the Knockout clash of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024 at the Drummoyne Oval. Anchored by a composed innings from Player of the Matಞch, , ꦚthe Thunder chased down a modest target of 127 with one over to spare.
Hobart Hurricanes’ inconsistent batting lead to a low total
After electing to bat, Hobart Hurricanes struggled to build momentum against a disciplined Sydney Thunder bowling attack. The Hurricanes managed a total of 126/6 in 20 overs, with Elyse Villani playing a captain’s knock of 53 runs off 42 balls, including six boundaries and a six. Lizelle Lee contributed 23 ru🔴🌞ns off 26 balls, but the rest of the top order faltered against the Thunder’s effective bowling.
Chamari Athapaththu and Taneale Peschel shone with the ball for Sydney Thu♓nder, each bagging two wickets while conceding just 24 runs in their four overs. Samantha Bates was exceptional🦄 with her tight line and length, returning figures of 0/14 in four overs, ensuring the Hurricanes couldn’t accelerate in the death overs.
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Phoebe Litchfield guides Sydney Thunder to victory and Challenger qualification
Chasing 127, Sydney Thunder’s innings began shakily, with opener dismissed for a duck. Athapaththu steadied the innings with a patient 31 off 38 balls, but it was the composed and stylish batting of captain Litchfield that turned the game in Thunder’s favor. Litchfield top-scored with 46 off 36 balls, striking five fours and a six, and maintained a steady partnership with Anika Learoyd, who contributed a valuable 23 off 24 balls.
Pho𝕴ebe Litchfield wins Player of the match award �� 🎃
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ)
Late fireworks from Georgia Adams, who smashed a boundary off her first delivery, sealed the match for the Thunder with an over to spare. The Thunder will now meet Brisbane Heat in the Challenger, sched🐼uled to begin on November 29 in Brisbane.
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