Cricket Highlights, Nov 5: Women’s Big Bash League (14th Match) – Perth Scorchers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women

PS-W vs BH-W (14th Match) – Highlights

In this article, we will discuss the exciting 14th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024 between Perth Scorchers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women & PS-W and BH-W, held in Perth on November 5. This thrilling day-night encounter saw the Scorchers defend a total of 142/8, ultimately winning by 28 runs. With strong performances in both batting and bowling, the Scorchers managed to outplay the Heat, who were restricted to 114 runs in just 18 overs. We’ll break down the key moments, standout performances, and pivotal turning points that led to the Scorchers’ victory in this competitive clash.

In the Perth Scorchers Women’s innings against Brisbane Heat Women, Beth Mooney anchored the innings with an impressive knock of 77 runs off 52 balls, hitting nine boundaries and maintaining a striking rate of 148.07. Mooney’s innings held the Scorchers’ lineup together as wickets fell at regular intervals around her.

Captain Sophie Devine provided an aggressive start, scoring 25 off 22 balls with five boundaries before falling to Nadine de Klerk in the sixth over. Following her dismissal, Dayalan Hemalatha managed a quick 7 off 9 but was caught by Grace Harris off Charli Knott, leaving the Scorchers at 57/2.

Mooney continued to score freely, but other batters struggled to contribute significantly. Amy Jones added 10 runs before she was dismissed by Nicola Hancock, who led the Heat’s bowling attack with an economical 3-wicket haul for 23 runs.

The middle order failed to build momentum, with Mikayla Hinkley and Chloe Piparo both dismissed cheaply. Shikha Pandey was the most economical bowler, taking 1/17 in her four overs, while de Klerk supported with 2 wickets for 31 runs.

Mooney was eventually dismissed on the final ball of the innings, guiding the Scorchers to a total of 142/8 in their 20 overs at a run rate of 7.10. Brisbane Heat’s disciplined bowling, especially from Hancock and Pandey, helped limit the PS-W’s total, setting up a modest but defendable target.

BH-W struggled to chase down the target of 143, eventually being bowled out for 114 in 18 overs, thanks to a brilliant bowling display by Perth Scorchers Women, led by Alana King’s five-wicket haul.

The Heat got off to a rocky start as Grace Harris scored a quick 14 off 9 balls with three boundaries before being bowled by Ebony Hoskin. Wicketkeeper Georgia Redmayne fell cheaply soon after, caught by her counterpart Mooney off Chloe Ainsworth for a six-ball duck.

Jemimah Rodrigues tried to build momentum with 13 off 15, but her innings was cut short by Scorchers captain Sophie Devine. By the halfway mark, Brisbane Heat found themselves at 62/4 with captain Jess Jonassen also dismissed after a steady 14.

Laura Harris provided the only substantial resistance, smashing 40 off just 21 balls, including three boundaries and four sixes, at a strike rate of 190.47. However, her dismissal in the 18th over by King marked the end of the Heat’s hopes. Alana King delivered an outstanding performance, finishing with figures of 5/16 in her 4 overs, dismantling the lower order and cleaning up the tail.

Hoskin supported well with 2/19, while Ainsworth, Devine, and Edgar each took a wicket. With disciplined bowling and efficient fielding, Perth Scorchers Women restricted Brisbane Heat Women to 114, securing a convincing 28-run victory.

Perth Scorchers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women Scoreboard

Perth Scorchers Women – 142/8 (20)

Brisbane Heat Women– 114 (18/20)

Result – Scorchers won by 28 runs

Player of the Match – Beth Mooney

PS-W vs BH-W Playing XI

Perth Scorchers Women

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

Brisbane Heat Women

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

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