Playing XI of Hobart Hurricanes – Smriti Mandhana, Erin Fazackerley, Stefanie Daffara, Heather Knight, Corinne Hall, Mikayla Hinkley, Sasha Moloney (c), Meg Phillips, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Alex Hartley, Brooke Hepburn
Playing XI of Brisbane Heat – Beth Mooney (wk), Grace Harris, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Kirby Short (c), Jess Jonassen, Josephine Dooley, Laura Harris, Delissa Kimmince, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemma Barsby, Haidee Birkett
Toss – Won by Hobart Hurricanes Women and elected to bowl first
1st Innings Summary – Owing to fall of wickets on regular interval despite getting starts, Brisbane Heat’s entire team was bowled out for 129 runs in 19 overs. The trio of Meg Phillips, Alex Hartley and Heather Knight bowled brilliantly and shared six wickets among themselves.
2nd Innings Summary – Another top order collapse happened for Hobart Hurricanes. But four down for 27 runs at one point, a 98-run partnership between Corinne Hall and Mikayla Hinkley helped them escape another defeat in the tournament. Chasing a small total and with 11 extra runs, Hobart Hurricanes took 110 balls to reach the target. For Perth Scorchers, Grace Harris was the best bowlers as he took three wickets in four overs conceding just 23 runs. Sammy-Jo Johnson bowled very well but could not take any wicket.
Player of the match – Corinne Hall for her 39-ball 48-run innings and taking her team out of deep trouble situation during the run-chase
Brief scorecard:
Brisbane Heat Women – 129/10 (19 overs)
Hobart Hurricanes Women – 133/5 (18.2 overs)
Result – Hobart Hurricanes Women won by 5 wickets
‘Gully’ cricket player and close observer of Indian Cricket team and it’s matches. Straight forward and still socially admirable personality. Strong belief in teamwork and possess high leadership skills.
