Melbourne Junction Oval on 29 November 2025 in a well-worked match at Junction Oval Melbourne stars The women were defeated Melbourne Renegades A woman 45 runs in the 28th MATCh Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). Stars, allotted 20 overs 160/5, allotted Meg Lanning Leading with an unbeaten 73 ahead. Renegades, in reply, at 115/10 in just 16.3 overs, with stop-and-go performances DEANDRA DOTTIN and iSsy Wong, unable to save the chase.
WBBL | 11: MEG Lanning’s captaincy shines as Melbourne Stars set up a discretionary goal
The innings of the stars produced a masterclass with the bat, 73* off 58 balls, 7 boundaries and a six with a knock. Lanning’s consistent yet aggressive approach allowed the stars to reach 160/5 in the 20s.
Despite a brisk 65-run opening stand, the stars suffered a few setbacks in the middle games as they fell at regular intervals. Rhys McKay‘early dismissal followed Amy Jones and Annabel Sutherland‘s rapid exit, the pressure continued. But the lower order remained stable and Kim garth and Danielle Gibson made vital contributions towards the end. Lanning’s pitching jam provided enough runs on the board in one possession on the Stars board.
Renegades’ bowlers, especially Milly Illingwardput up a competitive effort with Illingworth needing three wickets for just 19 runs. However, their efforts fell short and the stars managed to post a total that would have made it difficult to finish, setting up a thrilling result.
WBBL | 11: Melbourne Renegades’ chase falls short despite DEANDRA DOTTIN’s persistence
The Renegades started the chase with explosive intent but soon found themselves in trouble, losing wickets at regular intervals. DEANDRA DOTTIN21 off 21 balls was the highest contribution for the fellers, but once they fell, the middle order collapsed. Sarah Coyte and Alice Capsey Also struggling, contributing just 4 and 15 respectively. Reduced to 39/4 by 7th year Georgia Wareham, Alice Capsey and Naomi Stoltenberg all were dismissed early.
Renegades’ chase was completely undone by a remarkable bowling performance from the stars he led Marizanne Kapp and Annabel Sutherland. Kapp took an important wicket and bowled economically, Sutherland’s spell resulted in a key breakthrough. With the star bowlers, Maisy Gibson and Rhys McKenna, keeping the pressure high by batting with tight spells that did not allow the Renegades to build a partnership. Despite an effort from ISYSY Wong, who shot a rapid-fire 20, he ultimately finished his innings at 16.3, ending his innings at 16.3.
A comprehensive win for the Melbourne Stars! Defending 160, they only hit their renegade 115 at 16.3 🙌#WBBL2025 pic.twitter.com/edpmiindzq
– WomenCricket.com (@womencrickethq) 29 November 2025
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