Cricket Highlights, Nov 8: Women’s Big Bash League (18th Match) – Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Sixers Women

MS-W vs SS-W (18th Match) – Highlights

This article will discuss Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Sixers Women for Cricket Highlights on Nov 8 of Women’s Big Bash League in the 18th Match SS won by 6 runs. In this article, we will discuss the exciting 18th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024, where the SS-W emerged victorious over the MS-W in a rain-affected game in Melbourne. The Stars, batting first, posted a total of 122/7 in their allotted 18 overs. With rain interruptions, the Sixers’ target was adjusted to 99 runs from 15 overs under the DLS method. 

The Sixers showcased a strong performance in their chase, reaching 104/1 and securing a win by 6 runs. This article delves into the highlights, key performances, and impact of the DLS method in determining the final outcome of this thrilling encounter.

In the 18th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024, played in Melbourne, SS-W clinched a 6-run victory over Melbourne Stars Women via the DLS method. Batting first, the Stars put up a total of 122/7 in their 18 overs. Due to rain, the Sixers’ target was adjusted to 99 runs in 15 overs. The Sixers chased effectively, reaching 104/1, with solid contributions from the top order to secure the win comfortably under the revised target.

In the first innings of the 18th Women’s Big Bash League match between Melbourne Stars Women and Sydney Sixers Women, Melbourne Stars posted a total of 122/7 in their 18-over innings. The innings saw a few promising partnerships but also featured frequent wickets that hindered the Stars from achieving a larger total.

The Stars’ innings began with Yastika Bhatia and Ines Mckeon opening the batting. Mckeon made an aggressive start, hitting 16 off just 8 balls, including two sixes, before being dismissed by Ellyse Perry in the fourth over. Bhatia played a steadier innings, scoring 20 off 29 balls with three boundaries, but fell in the eighth over to Sophie Ecclestone.

Captain Annabel Sutherland provided some stability and aggression, top-scoring with 42 runs from 36 balls, hitting two fours and two sixes. Sutherland’s knock was crucial in building the Stars’ score, but she eventually fell to Amelia Kerr in the 17th over. Marizanne Kapp contributed a quick 16 off 12 balls before being run out due to sharp fielding by Lauren Cheatle.

Sophie Ecclestone was the standout bowler for the Sixers, taking 3 wickets for just 18 runs in her 4 overs, maintaining excellent control and economy. She dismissed key batters Bhatia, Deepti Sharma, and Captain Meg Lanning, whose innings lasted only 4 balls. Amelia Kerr also chipped in with 2 wickets but was slightly more expensive, conceding 36 runs in her 4 overs.

The innings closed with MS-W managing 122/7, with extras adding a useful 8 runs. The Sixers’ bowlers, particularly Ecclestone, kept the Stars’ scoring in check, limiting them to a run rate of 6.77, setting the Sixers a revised target to chase due to rain delays.

Chasing a revised target of 99 runs in 15 overs, Sydney Sixers Women reached 104/1 in 15 overs, securing a 6-run win over Melbourne Stars Women (DLS method).

The chase began with an early setback for the Sixers, as Sarah Bryce was dismissed by Kim Garth for just 1 run in the second over, caught by Meg Lanning. However, Captain Ellyse Perry and Amelia Kerr then steadied the innings and formed a solid, unbeaten partnership, carrying the Sixers to victory.

Perry led the chase with a composed 48* off 44 balls, finding gaps and consistently rotating the strike. She struck six boundaries, anchoring the innings with her steady approach. Kerr provided excellent support, scoring 47* off 41 balls, hitting five fours at a strike rate of 114.63. Together, Perry and Kerr built an unbroken partnership that took the Sixers over the line with ease.

Despite the Melbourne Stars’ efforts, none of their bowlers could break the Perry-Kerr stand. Kim Garth was the most economical, picking up the only wicket and conceding just 8 runs in her 2 overs. Marizanne Kapp bowled a disciplined spell, giving away only 22 runs in her 4 overs. However, other bowlers struggled with economy, allowing Perry and Kerr to keep the scoreboard ticking smoothly.

In the end, the Sixers comfortably chased down the target with a run rate of 6.93, securing the win by 6 runs under the DLS method.

Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Sixers Women Scoreboard

Melbourne Stars Women– 122/7 (18/18)

Sydney Sixers Women– 104/1 (15/15)

Result – Sixers won by 6 runs (DLS method)

Player of the Match – Amelia Kerr

MS-W vs SS-W Playing Eleven

Melbourne Stars Women

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

Sydney Sixers Women

Sarah Bryce (WK), Ellyse Perry (C), Amelia Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner, Hollie Armitage, Mathilda Carmichael, 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.