Cricket Highlights, Nov 07: Women’s Big Bash League (16th Match) – Sydney Thunder Women vs Brisbane Heat Women

ST-W vs BH-W (16th Match) – Highlights

This article will discuss Sydney Thunder Women vs Brisbane Heat Women for Cricket Highlights on Nov 07 of Women’s Big Bash League in the 16th Match ST won by 19 runs. In this article, we will discuss the exciting encounter between ST-W and BH-W in the 16th match of the 2024 Women’s Big Bash League, held on November 7. Sydney Thunder set a challenging total of 170/5, and despite a valiant chase from Brisbane Heat, the Thunder’s bowlers held firm, restricting Heat to 151 runs in 19.1 overs. The Thunder secured a well-deserved 19-run victory, continuing their strong performance in the tournament.

In the 16th match of the Women’s Big Bash League on November 7, 2024, Sydney Thunder Women set a target of 171 runs, posting 170/5 in their 20 overs. Brisbane Heat Women fell short, managing 151 runs in 19.1 overs. Sydney Thunder won by 19 runs, securing a crucial victory in the competition.

ST-W posted a competitive total of 170/5 in their 20 overs against Brisbane Heat Women in the 16th match of the Women’s Big Bash League. The innings was built around a solid start from Chamari Athapaththu, who scored 33 runs off 25 balls, including 7 boundaries, before falling to Jess Jonassen in the 7th over with the score at 52/1. 

Georgia Voll added 22 runs from 22 balls, but she too was dismissed by Jonassen, leaving Thunder at 70/2 in the 9th over. Phoebe Litchfield then played a vital knock, scoring 40 runs off 25 balls, including 7 fours, before being dismissed by Shikha Pandey with the score at 127/3 in the 15th over. However, the standout performance came from Heather Knight, who anchored the innings with an explosive 59 not out off 34 balls, including 10 boundaries, bringing the team to a total of 170/5. 

Anika Learoyd and Tahlia Wilson were dismissed cheaply, contributing just 2 runs each, while Sammy-Jo Johnson added a quick-fire 7* off 5 balls to ensure the Thunder posted a challenging total. In the bowling department for Brisbane Heat, Jonassen was the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets for 22 runs, while Shikha Pandey claimed 1 for 21, and Nicola Hancock took 1 for 34. 

Chasing Thunder’s solid 170/5, Brisbane Heat Women fizzled out at 151 in 19.1 overs, missing the mark by 19 runs. The chase got off to a promising start with Grace Harris scoring a quick 41 runs off 31 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes, before being dismissed by Taneale Peschel in the 10th over with the score at 72/3. Georgia Redmayne and Jemimah Rodrigues fell early, with Redmayne scoring 9 and Rodrigues 5, leaving Heat at 35/2 in the 5th over and 35/3 in the 4th.

Charli Knott then provided some resistance, playing a well-paced knock of 55 runs off 37 balls, which included 6 boundaries and 1 six, but she was dismissed by Samantha Bates with the score at 132/7 in the 17th over. Laura Harris and Jess Jonassen could not make a significant impact, contributing 8 and 2 runs, respectively, before being sent back to the pavilion.

BH-W’s lower order also failed to capitalize, as Nadine de Klerk (1), Sianna Ginger (6), and Nicola Hancock (9) fell cheaply. Shikha Pandey fought till the end, remaining unbeaten on 9 off 4 balls, but the target proved too steep. The final wicket fell when Grace Parsons was dismissed for 1, giving Shabnim Ismail her lone wicket of the match.

For Sydney Thunder, Samantha Bates was the standout bowler, claiming 4 wickets for just 25 runs. Taneale Peschel also played a key role, picking up 2 wickets for 23 runs, while Chamari Athapaththu took 2 wickets for 33. Shabnim Ismail and Hannah Darlington contributed with one wicket each, as Heat’s batting lineup crumbled under the pressure. Despite a strong fight from Knott and Harris, Brisbane Heat fell short, managing only 151 runs.

Sydney Thunder Women vs Brisbane Heat Women Scoreboard

Sydney Thunder Women– 170/5 (20)

Brisbane Heat Women– 151(19.1/20)

Result – Thunder won by 19 runs

Player of the Match – Samantha Bates

ST-W vs BH-W Playing Eleven

Sydney Thunder Women

Chamari Athapaththu, Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield (C), Heather Knight, Anika Learoyd, Tahlia Wilson (WK), Sammy-Jo Johnson, Hannah Darlington, Taneale Peschel, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates

Brisbane Heat Women

Grace Harris, Georgia Redmayne (WK), Jemimah Rodrigues, Charli Knott, Laura Harris, Jess Jonassen (C), Nadine de Klerk, Sianna Ginger, Nicola Hancock, Shikha Pandey, Grace Parsons