HH-W vs PS-W (21st Match) – Highlights
In this article, we will discuss the exciting encounter between HH-W and PS-W in the 21st match of the Women’s Big Bash League on November 10, 2024. Hobart Hurricanes set a daunting target with a strong total of 203/3, and despite a valiant effort, the Perth Scorchers fell short, managing only 131 runs in 19.3 overs. Join us as we break down the key moments and performances that led to the Hurricanes’ comprehensive 72-run victory.
In the 21st match of the Women’s Big Bash League on November 10, 2024, Hobart Hurricanes Women put up a formidable total of 203/3 in their 20 overs, thanks to a brilliant knock from Lizelle Lee. Lee played a sensational innings, remaining unbeaten on 150 off 75 balls, hitting 12 fours and 12 sixes, and posting an extraordinary strike rate of 200.00. She anchored the Hurricanes’ innings and was a dominant force throughout.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge contributed a brief but important 4 off 9 balls before being dismissed by Chloe Ainsworth, and Nicola Carey followed quickly, dismissed for a duck by the same bowler. Captain Elyse Villani added 14 off 19 balls before being dismissed by Lilly Mills, but Heather Graham’s unbeaten 23 off 17 balls gave the Hurricanes a strong finish.
With contributions from the top and middle order, Hobart Hurricanes finished at 203/3 in their 20 overs, with extras adding 12 runs to the total. The bowling attack from PS-W was led by Chloe Ainsworth, who took 2 wickets for 17 runs in her 4 overs. However, the other bowlers, including Ebony Hoskin (53 runs in 4 overs), Alana King (37 runs in 4 overs), and Amy Edgar (44 runs in 4 overs), struggled to contain the Hurricanes’ power-hitters, as the Scorchers could not keep the required run rate in check.
In their chase of 204 runs, Perth Scorchers Women’s innings faltered as they were bowled out for 131 in 19.3 overs, falling short by 72 runs in the Women’s Big Bash League match on November 10, 2024.
The Scorchers’ innings began with a bang but not the good kind! Skipper Sophie Devine departed for a golden duck right in the first over, setting a shaky tone. Chloe Piparo joined her back in the dugout with a swift run-out for zero, and Dayalan Hemalatha didn’t stick around either, bowing out for 8. At 15/3, the Scorchers found themselves in serious hot water
Beth Mooney was the top scorer with 30 off 21 balls, but her departure in the 11th over brought more collapse. Amy Jones (16), Mikayla Hinkley (5), and Alana King (8) all fell cheaply. Chloe Ainsworth fought back with a quickfire 41 off 27 balls, but she too fell in the 19th over.
The tail offered little resistance, with Amy Edgar and Lilly Mills both dismissed in the final overs. The Scorchers were eventually bowled out for 131, well short of their target. The HH-W’s bowlers were disciplined and effective, with Heather Graham taking 3 wickets for 24 runs in her 4 overs. Molly Strano (2 wickets for 17), Lauren Smith (2 for 11), and Kathryn Bryce (1 for 22) also played key roles in the Scorchers’ downfall. Despite a spirited effort from Ainsworth, the Scorchers were unable to recover from their early setbacks, giving Hobart Hurricanes a comfortable 72-run victory.
Despite a valiant effort from Chloe Ainsworth (41) and Beth Mooney (30), the Scorchers could only manage 131 runs, falling short of the target. The Hurricanes’ bowlers, led by Heather Graham’s 3 wickets, restricted the Scorchers to 131, securing a comfortable victory.
Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Perth Scorchers Women Scoreboard
Hobart Hurricanes Women– 203/3 (20)
Perth Scorchers Women– 131 (19.3/20)
Result – Hurricanes won by 72 runs
Player of the Match – Lizelle Lee
HH-W vs PS-W Playing XI
Hobart Hurricanes Women
Lizelle Lee (WK), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Nicola Carey, Elyse Villani (C), Heather Graham, Chloe Tryon, Kathryn Bryce, Molly Strano, Lauren Smith, Amy Smith, Callie Wilson
Perth Scorchers Women
Sophie Devine (C), Beth Mooney (WK), Chloe Piparo, Dayalan Hemalatha, Amy Jones, Mikayla Hinkley, Alana King, Chloe Ainsworth, Amy Edgar, Lilly Mills, Ebony Hoskin