Cricket Highlights, Nov 07: Women’s Big Bash League (17th Match) – Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women

PS-W vs MR-W (17th Match) – Highlights

This article Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women for Cricket Highlights on Nov 07 of Women’s BBL in 17th Match PS-W and MR-W, PS won by 2 runs. In this article, we will discuss the nail-biting encounter between PS-W and MR-W in the 17th match of the 2024 Women’s Big Bash League, held on November 7. Perth Scorchers set a modest target of 109 runs, posting 108 in their 20 overs. Despite a valiant fightback from Melbourne Renegades, who finished at 106/8, the Scorchers managed to hold on to a narrow 2-run victory, making for an exhilarating conclusion to the match.

In the 17th match of the Women’s Big Bash League on November 7, 2024, Perth Scorchers Women narrowly defeated Melbourne Renegades Women by 2 runs. In response, the Renegades fell short, finishing at 106/8 in their 20 overs, despite a valiant effort. Scorchers held their nerve to win by the slimmest of margins, securing a thrilling victory.

In their 20 overs, PS-W were dismissed for a modest total of 108 runs. The innings got off to a poor start as Sophie Devine was dismissed for a duck in the first over, caught off Milly Illingworth. Beth Mooney followed soon after, falling to Hayley Matthews for 8, leaving the Scorchers at 15/2 in the 5th over. Dayalan Hemalatha made 12 runs before being dismissed by Alice Capsey, and Amy Jones contributed just 4 runs, also falling to Illingworth.

The middle order showed some resilience, with Mikayla Hinkley top-scoring with 32 off 37 balls, but she was dismissed by Matthews. Chloe Piparo (5) and Chloe Ainsworth (14) both fell cheaply, while Alana King provided some late fireworks with 23 runs from just 15 balls, including 3 fours, before being dismissed by Capsey. Amy Edgar was dismissed for 6, and Lilly Mills went for a duck, leaving the Scorchers at 107/9 in the 19th over. Ebony Hoskin remained unbeaten on 1, as the Scorchers limped to a total of 108 all out.

In the bowling department for MR-W, Alice Capsey was the standout with 5 wickets for 25 runs in 3.5 overs, while Milly Illingworth and Hayley Matthews each claimed 2 wickets for 15 runs. Deandra Dottin also picked up a wicket, but the Scorchers’ innings struggled to gain any real momentum against a disciplined Renegades attack.

In their chase of 109 runs, Melbourne Renegades Women struggled against the tight bowling of Perth Scorchers. The innings got off to a disastrous start as Courtney Webb and Alice Capsey were both dismissed for ducks, falling to Chloe Ainsworth and Sophie Devine, respectively. With the score at 1/2, the Renegades were already on the backfoot.

Naomi Stalenberg (9) soon followed, getting trapped LBW by Devine, and Hayley Matthews, the Renegades’ captain, was dismissed for 11, caught off Alana King. The Renegades were reeling at 26/4 in the 6th over.

However, Deandra Dottin provided some resistance with a blistering knock of 40 off 27 balls, including 3 fours and 3 sixes. Her efforts helped the Renegades reach 47/5 by the 10th over, but wickets continued to fall. Georgia Wareham was dismissed for 6 by Amy Edgar, and Nicole Faltum (4) followed soon after, caught off Sophie Devine.

At 58/7 in the 11th over, it looked like the Renegades were all but out of the contest. Sarah Coyte fought hard with an unbeaten 20 off 31 balls, and Milly Illingworth contributed 5 runs, but it was all too little, too late. The Renegades were bowled out for 106 in 20 overs, falling 2 runs short of their target.

For Perth Scorchers, Alana King and Chloe Ainsworth were the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets each for 23 and 18 runs, respectively. Sophie Devine also chipped in with 2 wickets, while Amy Edgar and Ebony Hoskin kept the pressure on, restricting the Renegades’ chase with disciplined bowling.

Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women Scoreboard

Perth Scorchers Women – 108(20)

Melbourne Renegades Women – 106/8 (20/20)

Result – Scorchers won by 2 runs

Player of the Match – Alana King

PS-W vs MR-W Playing Eleven

Perth Scorchers Women

Sophie Devine (C), Beth Mooney (WK), Dayalan Hemalatha, Amy Jones, Mikayla Hinkley, Chloe Piparo, Chloe Ainsworth, Alana King, Amy Edgar, Lilly Mills, Ebony Hoskin.

Melbourne Renegades Women

Hayley Matthews (C), Courtney Webb, Alice Capsey, Naomi Stalenberg, Georgia Wareham, Deandra Dottin, Nicole Faltum (WK), Sarah Coyte, Milly Illingworth, Charis Bekker.

Disclaimer: This Highlights is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.