In the 9th match Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024the Melbourne Stars won over Sydney Sixers 32 runs using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method at North Sydney Oval on Friday (November 1). Stars put up an outstanding performance, posting a mammoth 195/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Sixers were reduced to 56 for four in 8.3 overs when rain halted play for once. Stars were over par and won the match by 32 runs (DLS).
Battle Brilliance: Rhys McKenna and Meg Lanning bring the stars to a big conclusion
Opting to bat first, the Stars set the tone with a strong batting display. An opener Yastika Bhatia He laid a solid foundation with 36 runs off 28 balls. However, it was so Meg Lanning He closed the innings masterfully, scoring 58 runs off 36 deliveries that featured five boundaries and three sixes. An outstanding performance came from him Rhys McKennaHe scored 52 goals and passed only 22 balls. McKenna’s explosive innings included seven boundaries and three sixes to guide Stars to 195. His strike rate of 236.36 stunned the opposition and set a tough target for the Sixers.
Sydney Sixers stumble following rain cut
The Sixers’ innings got off to a rocky start Alyssa Healy dismissed for just 4 runs Kim Garthfailed to provide the explosive start the team so desperately needed. captain Ellyse Perry stepped up under pressure, finishing unbeaten on 31 runs off 25 balls, including five well-timed boundaries. However, despite Perry’s valiant efforts, the Sixers struggled to maintain the required run rate, often losing wickets that hampered their momentum.
Contributions from Sarah Bryce, Ashley Gardnerand Hollie Armitage fell short of the target as the Sixers were reduced to 56 for 4 in 8.3 overs when rain halted play, ending the match. With the All-Star total above par, they secured victory by 32 runs using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.
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Excellent bowling performance by Melbourne Stars
The Stars bowling attack executed their strategy flawlessly, effectively stifling the Sixers’ aggressive intent. Marizanne Kapp was particularly impressive, laying a solid foundation for the bowling unit with just 12 runs in three overs. support from Tess Flintoff and Annabel Sutherland He tightened the screws on the Sixers’ middle order, resulting in critical improvements. This exceptional collective bowling performance enabled the Melbourne Stars to clinch a decisive victory in this thrilling encounter, highlighting their strengths in both the batting and bowling departments.
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