Cricket Highlights, Nov 3: Women’s Big Bash League (12th Match) – Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Stars Women

HH-W vs MS-W (12th Match) – Highlights

In this article, we will discuss the 12th Match highlights of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024 match between HH-W and MS-W, held in Melbourne. The Stars emerged victorious, chasing down the target of 134 with ease to win by 7 wickets and 13 balls to spare. We’ll explore key moments, standout performances, and how the Stars’ efficient batting lineup made the difference in this well-contested game.

In the 12th match of the 2024 Women’s Big Bash League, Melbourne Stars Women triumphed over Hobart Hurricanes Women with a convincing 7-wicket win in Melbourne. The Hurricanes struggled to build momentum, managing a modest total of 133 runs for the loss of 7 wickets, with contributions from various players but unable to accelerate against a well-disciplined Stars bowling unit.

In response, the Stars efficiently chased down the target, finishing at 136 for 3 in just 17.5 overs, thanks to robust performances from their batting lineup that secured victory with 13 balls remaining. This match highlighted the Stars’ impressive batting depth and their ability to maintain control throughout the innings.

The HH-W struggled to build momentum in their innings, posting a total of 133/7 in their 20 overs. Their top order faltered early, losing Lizelle Lee (4) and Danni Wyatt-Hodge (4) quickly within the first two overs, courtesy of some disciplined bowling from Melbourne Stars.

Nicola Carey provided stability with a 44-run knock off 43 balls, hitting two fours and a six. Although her innings anchored the middle overs, her scoring rate was kept in check by the Stars’ bowlers.

Captain Elyse Villani managed 11 runs off 16 balls before being dismissed, while Heather Graham could only add 8 runs. Chloe Tryon contributed an attacking 35 from 33 balls, adding some much-needed runs in the latter part of the innings.

Her boundary shots, including a six, helped push the Hurricanes’ total over the 100-run mark. Tabatha Saville (7) and Kathryn Bryce (11* off 5) chipped in at the end to reach 133, but Melbourne Stars kept the pressure on.

Marizanne Kapp led the Stars’ bowling with impressive figures of 2/28 in her 4 overs, and Kim Garth supported well with 2/21 from 3 overs. Tess Flintoff, Deepti Sharma, and Sophie Day each took a wicket, limiting Hurricanes’ chances of accelerating. Overall, the Hurricanes’ innings was a mixture of careful batting and occasional aggression, but the consistent breakthroughs by Stars’ bowlers prevented a larger total.

Chasing 134, MS-W showcased a strong batting display, reaching the target in 17.5 overs with seven wickets in hand. Opener Yastika Bhatia anchored the innings with an impressive 57 off 46 balls, hitting seven fours and a six at a strike rate of 123.91. Her partnerships helped steady the innings after the early dismissal of Ines Mckeon (6), who fell to Heather Graham’s bowling at 26 in the 5th over.

Skipper Meg Lanning contributed a quick 27 off 21 balls, hitting four boundaries before being bowled by Nicola Carey. Yastika was eventually dismissed at 99, caught by Chloe Tryon off Graham’s bowling, ending her well-paced innings. Annabel Sutherland (26* off 20) and Marizanne Kapp (15* off 11) then ensured the Stars crossed the finish line with 13 balls remaining, maintaining a steady run rate throughout their partnership.

For Hobart Hurricanes, Heather Graham was the standout bowler with figures of 2/30 in her 4 overs, claiming the key wickets of Bhatia and Mckeon. Nicola Carey contributed with one wicket but the rest of the Hurricanes’ bowling attack struggled to contain the Stars’ batters, conceding boundaries at crucial moments. This efficient chase highlighted the Stars’ depth and composure, securing a confident victory by seven wickets.

Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Stars Women Scoreboard

Hobart Hurricanes Women– 133/7 (20)

Melbourne Stars Women – 136/3 (17.5/20)

Result – Stars won by 7 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)

Player of the Match – Yastika Bhatia

HH-W vs MS-W Playing XI

Hobart Hurricanes Women

Lizelle Lee (WK), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Nicola Carey, Elyse Villani (C), Heather Graham, Chloe Tryon, Tabatha Saville, Kathryn Bryce, Molly Strano, Lauren Smith, Amy Smith

Melbourne Stars Women

Yastika Bhatia, Ines Mckeon, Meg Lanning (WK), Annabel Sutherland (C), Marizanne Kapp, Deepti Sharma, Tess Flintoff, Rhys McKenna, Kim Garth, Sophie Day, Maisy Gibson

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