Sydney Thunder produced a near-perfect all-round performance to be defeated Brisbane heat 23 runs in the 35th over Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 at Drummoyne Oval on Wednesday. Phoebe Litchfield For half a century, he has acted fluently and his presenters have stepped up at important moments, entrusting the competition to be judged. The win keeps the Thunder firmly in the playoff race as they enter the league’s decisive final stretch.
Phoebe Litchfield leads the charge with a classy fifty
Sydney Thunder batted in slightly overcast conditions, but opening Litchfield quickly took control with their trademark finesse. The left-hander capped the innings beautifully with 61 off 43 balls, crisp drives, clever spins of sweep and strike.
The Thunder lost wickets at regular intervals, but Litchfield kept one end steady to protect the scoreboard. His composed knock allowed the middle order to play freely, helping the Thunder recover from early pressure and build a competitive edge.
Despite late advances from the Heat bowlers, the Thunder posted 153/7 in 20 overs, a score that always felt above par on the slow Drummoyne surface.
Sarah Glenn shines with a four-wicket masterclass, but Thunder Post win the total
Brisbane Heat found a big positive in their England leg bowling efforts Sarah GlennWho delivered one of the flat spells of the WBBL season. Glenn’s control, flight and accuracy resulted in an exceptional performance by Sydney Thunder on 4/18.
His breakthroughs came at a crucial juncture, preventing the thunderbolt from running away from the game during the middle overs. Glenn dismissed key batsmen, broke the partnership and consistently applied pressure. Despite their brilliance, the Thunder still managed to post a competitive 153/7 as Litchfield composed a half-century.
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Brisbane heat change despite Annie O’Neil’s fighting efforts
154, chasing the Brisbane heat, needed a solid platform but failed to claim a start. Early wickets created immediate pressure, forcing a rebuilding of the middle order. Annie O’NeilHowever, he fought back with an innings of 33 runs. As the required ratio creeps up, even though it’s in the heat, he showed patience and patience.
But the Thunder’s guts struggled to generate the momentum the Heat needed, guarding tight lines and denying borderline opportunities. Brisbane’s chase never quite recovered from the early setbacks, eventually finishing 130/6, 23 short of the target.
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