West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin, currently representing the Melbourne Renegades in the 11th edition of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), reached a landmark moment on Saturday, November 29, 2025. In the match against Melbourne Stars at the Junction Oval, Melbourne, Dottin crossed the 1,000 runs mark in the WBBL en route to a valiant 23-run innings off 21 balls.
This milestone is a reminder of a remarkable and consistent career in Australia’s premier women’s T20 competition, highlighting her status as a vital all-round contributor across multiple franchises.
Deandra Dottin’s consistent presence in the WBBL across 64 matches has seen her compile 1,016 runs at a strike rate of 111.77 and an average of 20.32, including five half-centuries. In the current 2025-26 season, Dottin has added 82 runs at a strike rate of 107.89 and a batting average of 11.71 in seven innings and eight matches. Her contributions with the ball have been equally valuable, having claimed five wickets at an average of 26.20 and an economy rate of 8.18 so far in this year’s competition.
WBBL Journey: From Perth to Melbourne
Dottin made her WBBL debut on December 26, 2015, with the Perth Scorchers against Melbourne Stars at the W.A.C.A., Perth. In six innings and six matches for the Scorchers, she accumulated 75 runs at a strike rate of 117.18 and an average of 15.
In 2016, she switched to the Brisbane Heat, where she quickly made her mark. Her debut season for the Heat began on December 11, 2016, with a standout unbeaten 60 runs off 44 balls against the Sydney Sixers at North Sydney Oval, earning her Player of the Match honours in a successful run chase. Over 23 matches for Brisbane Heat, Dottin scored 349 runs at a strike rate of 98.58 and a batting average of 20.52, including a couple of half-centuries.
Dottin then moved to the Adelaide Strikers in 2022. Making her debut on October 15, 2022, against the Sydney Sixers, she found further consistency and success. Highlighted by a commanding 68-run innings off 51 balls against Perth Scorchers on November 6, 2022, Dottin’s aggressive batting helped the Strikers chase down 120 with ease. In 16 matches for Adelaide, she scored 362 runs at a strike rate of 114.19 and an average of 27.84, including three half-centuries.
In 2024, Dottin joined the Melbourne Renegades, debuting on October 27, 2024, against the Sydney Sixers. Since then, she has amassed 230 runs at an impressive strike rate of 132.18, maintaining an average of 15.33 in 19 matches. The Renegades currently sit third on the points table with 8 points from 8 games, split evenly between wins and losses.
Milestone Innings and Impact
On November 29, 2025, Dottin reached the milestone of 1,000 WBBL runs during the Renegades’ game against the Melbourne Stars, in the first clash of the double-header day. Opening alongside Courtney Webb, she hit three boundaries in a cautious yet determined 21-ball 23, marginally slowing down in a chase of 161. Though the Renegades fell short by 45 runs, Dottin’s milestone was a shining moment for the franchise and the tournament.
Deandra Dottin’s journey through four WBBL teams highlights her longevity and adaptability as a batting all-rounder. From explosive starts to steady innings and valuable wicket-taking spells, she continues to be an asset in the evolving landscape of women’s T20 cricket. As she builds on this milestone in the ongoing season, her contribution remains integral to Melbourne Renegades’ aspirations this year and reinforces her legacy in the Women’s Big Bash League.
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