In an interesting way Women’s Big Head League (WBBL) 2024 match at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Thunder won over Sydney Sixers By 18 runs. In the first inning, the Thunder got a competitive result. The Sixers came back with a strong batting but lost the match in the final in short order.
Heather Knight leads Sydney Thunder to a competitive finish
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Sydney Thunder started steadily. Chamari Athapathu 33 runs off 35 balls and anchored the shot Full Georgia Chipped with 16 off 17. Phoebe Litchfield‘s pace 34 off 25 helped pace the innings, but it was Heather Knight He stole the show, smashing 50 runs off 31 balls with eight boundaries. Their collective efforts took the Thunder to 158/6 in 20 overs.
Amelia Kerr He was a standout for the Sixers, taking 2 wickets for 23 runs. Ashley Gardner and Lauren Cheatle He also took key wickets to keep the Thunder’s tally within reach.
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Ashleigh Gardner’s spirited kick is wasted
Chasing 159 for victory, Sydney Sixers Women struggled to build momentum against a disciplined Thunder bowling attack. Gardner scored a smooth 49 off 36 balls to keep the Sixers in the game, but his dismissal swung the game in Thunder’s favour. Ellyse Perry and Kerr got off to promising starts, scoring 15 and 21 points, respectively, but couldn’t convert them into big scores. Maitland Brown‘s 20 off 17 was the last notable resistance as the Sixers were bowled out for 140 in 19.4 overs.
Samantha Bates leads Sydney Thunder’s fine bowling performance
Sydney Thunder’s bowlers did admirably to defend the target. Samantha Bates In his full quota of 4 overs he played a vital role taking 3 wickets for just 22 runs. Taneale Peschel and Hannah Darlington Each provided solid support by picking up 2 wickets while Athapaththu added to his all-round performance with 2 wickets for 29 runs. Their combined effort eventually limited the Sixers, securing their 18th win and valuable points in the tournament.
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