Cricket Highlights, November 27: Women’s Big Bash League (Knockout Match) – Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Sydney Thunder Women

Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Sydney Thunder Women (Knockout Match) – Highlights

In this article, we will discuss the thrilling Knockout match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024 between HH-W and ST-W, held on November 27 in Sydney. The game showcased intense competition as both teams vied for a spot in the next stage of the tournament. 

In the Women’s Big Bash League Knockout match held in Sydney on November 27, 2024, Sydney Thunder Women defeated Hobart Hurricanes Women by 6 wickets with 6 balls to spare. Batting first, Hobart Hurricanes posted 126/6 in 20 overs, with notable contributions from their middle order. 

Thunder’s bowlers kept them in check with disciplined efforts. Chasing 127, Sydney Thunder paced their innings well, with key contributions from their top and middle order, ensuring a comfortable victory and progression to the next stage of the tournament.

The HH-W set a target of 127, finishing at 126/6 in their 20 overs. The innings was anchored by skipper Elyse Villani, who played a crucial unbeaten knock of 49 runs off 42 balls, including five boundaries and a six. However, the top order struggled to get going, with early dismissals of Ruth Johnston (5), Nicola Carey (1), and Lizelle Lee (23) leaving the team in trouble at 32/3 within seven overs.

Villani tried to stabilize the innings, finding brief support from Heather Graham (10) and Suzie Bates (17), but the partnerships failed to gather momentum. In the latter overs, Kathryn Bryce (10 off 6) and Lauren Smith (6 off 3) added some quick runs, helping the Hurricanes cross the 120-run mark.

The Sydney Thunder bowlers put up a disciplined performance. Chamari Athapaththu and Taneale Peschel both claimed two wickets each, conceding just 24 runs in their respective four overs. Samantha Bates was particularly economical, giving away only 14 runs in her full quota of overs, while Shabnim Ismail and Hannah Darlington chipped in with a wicket each. Despite Villani’s efforts, the Hurricanes’ struggles in building partnerships and accelerating in the middle overs left them with a modest total.

ST-W successfully chased down a target of 127, defeating Hobart Hurricanes Women by six wickets with an over to spare. The innings began shakily with Georgia Voll dismissed for a duck in the first over by Molly Strano, leaving the team at 0/1. However, Chamari Athapaththu (31 off 38) and Tahlia Wilson (14 off 14) steadied the ship with a 36-run partnership before Wilson fell in the sixth over.

Captain Phoebe Litchfield played a match-winning knock, scoring 46 off 36 balls with five fours and a six. Her calm leadership and ability to rotate the strike kept the chase on track. She was supported by Anika Learoyd, who added an unbeaten 23 off 24 balls, ensuring stability in the middle overs. Georgia Adams contributed a quick boundary to finish the game in style.

For the Hurricanes, Molly Strano was the standout bowler with economical figures of 4-0-8-1, while Amy Smith, Nicola Carey, and Heather Graham picked up one wicket each. Despite their efforts, the Thunder’s consistent partnerships and Litchfield’s composed innings proved decisive, guiding them to a well-deserved victory and progression in the tournament.

Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Sydney Thunder Women Scoreboard

Hobart Hurricanes Women– 126/6 (20)

Sydney Thunder Women– 129/4(19/20)

Result – Thunder won by 6 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)

Player of the Match – Phoebe Litchfield

HH-W vs. ST-W Playing XI

Hobart Hurricanes Women

Lizelle Lee(WK), Ruth Johnston, Nicola Carey, Elyse Villani(C), Heather Graham, Suzie Bates, Kathryn Bryce, Lauren Smith, Molly Strano, Rosemary Mair, Amy Smith

Sydney Thunder Women

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

Disclaimer: These match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.

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