Cricket Highlights, Nov 10: Women’s Big Bash League (22nd Match) – Sydney Thunder Women vs Sydney Sixers Women

ST-W vs SS-W (22nd Match) – Highlights

In this article, we will discuss the thrilling encounter between ST-W and SS-W in the 22nd match of the 2024 Women’s Big Bash League. Played on November 10, 2024, this match saw Sydney Thunder set a competitive total of 158/6, which was ultimately too much for Sydney Sixers to chase down. Despite a valiant effort, the Sixers fell short, managing only 140 runs in 19.4 overs, giving Thunder an 18-run victory.

In Sydney Thunder Women’s innings, several batters contributed to a solid total of 158/6 in their 20 overs. Chamari Athapaththu provided a steady start with 33 off 35 balls, hitting five boundaries before being dismissed by Ashleigh Gardner. Georgia Voll supported well with 17 off 16 balls, helping Thunder reach 46/1 in the powerplay.

Captain Phoebe Litchfield added momentum, scoring a brisk 34 off 25 balls with five fours, striking at 136.00. Heather Knight was the standout, anchoring the middle overs with an explosive 50 off just 31 balls, hitting eight boundaries and achieving a strike rate of 161.29. 

Knight’s partnership with Litchfield was key, as they pushed the total to 136/3 by the 17th over. Late contributions from Anika Learoyd and Sammy-Jo Johnson maintained the scoring rate, with Johnson striking at 150.00 before being bowled on the final ball.

For Sydney Sixers, Amelia Kerr was effective, taking 2/23 in her three overs, while Ashleigh Gardner (1/21) and Lauren Cheatle (1/35) also contributed. Sophie Ecclestone, despite taking one wicket, was expensive, conceding 40 runs in her four overs. Thunder’s well-paced innings set Sixers a challenging target of 159.

In their chase of 159, the SS-W struggled to maintain momentum, ultimately falling short at 140 in 19.4 overs. The innings began with Alyssa Healy, who scored 11 off 10 balls before being caught by Shabnim Ismail off Samantha Bates in the third over. Captain Ellyse Perry looked promising with 15 off 12, including a boundary and a six, but was bowled by Taneale Peschel at the end of the fifth over, leaving the Sixers at 35/2.

Amelia Kerr added 21 off 17, keeping the scoreboard ticking, but Chamari Athapaththu’s breakthrough kept the Sixers in check. The standout performer was Ashleigh Gardner, who top-scored with a brisk 49 off 36 balls, hitting eight boundaries. Gardner held the innings together, but her dismissal at 17.5 overs, bowled by Bates, left Sixers at 131/7, putting the target out of reach.

Maitlan Brown contributed a useful 20 off 17, but the lower order couldn’t handle ST-W’s disciplined bowling. Samantha Bates was the star with the ball, taking 3/22 in her four overs, while Taneale Peschel and Hannah Darlington chipped in with two wickets each. Athapaththu also bowled effectively, taking 2/29. Sydney Sixers were bowled out for 140, and Thunder secured an 18-run victory.

Sydney Thunder Women vs Sydney Sixers Women Scoreboard

Sydney Thunder Women – 158/6 (20)

Sydney Sixers Women– 140 (19.4/20)

Result – Thunder won by 18 runs

Player of the Match – Samantha Bates

ST-W vs SS-W Playing XI

Sydney Thunder Women

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

Sydney Sixers Women

Alyssa Healy (WK), Ellyse Perry (C), Amelia Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner, Hollie Armitage, Sarah Bryce, Maitlan Brown, Sophie Ecclestone, Caoimhe Bray, Courtney Grace Sippel, Lauren Cheatle

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

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