Kim Garth marked her 100th Women’s Big Bash League appearance during the Melbourne Stars’ fifth match of the ongoing 12th edition, against Beth Mooney’s Perth Scorchers at North Sydney Oval, Sydney, on 8 November 2026.
Though the Stars went down by six wickets in the 16th match of the tournament, Garth’s landmark appearance was a fitting reflection of a career defined by reliability, adaptability and an understated ability to deliver in crucial moments. The 30-year-old bowling all-rounder returned figures of 4-0-32-1, removing the opposition captain and wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney for 28 off 24 balls, even as Perth chased down 137 in just 15 overs.
Melbourne Stars captain Meg Lanning won the toss and chose to bat first, but the Stars could manage only 136/6 in their 20 overs. Garth’s disciplined spell gave the Stars a foothold in the defence, and her dismissal of Mooney was the standout moment of her milestone match. However, the Scorchers completed the chase comfortably, handing Melbourne their fourth consecutive defeat. The Stars now sit seventh on the points table with two points from five matches, their lone win coming against defending champions Hobart Hurricanes in their campaign opener.
Kim Garth began her WBBL journey with the Sydney Sixers, making her debut on 13 January 2017 against the Hobart Hurricanes at North Sydney. Her early years in the competition helped establish her as a dependable seam-bowling option capable of operating through the middle overs and contributing useful runs lower down the order.
Representing the Sixers, Garth took 19 wickets at an average of 18.36 and an economy rate of 5.91 in 20 innings and matches. Those numbers underline how effective she was during her stint in Sydney, where her ability to keep runs in check made her a valuable component of the Sixers’ bowling attack.
In 2019, Garth moved to the Perth Scorchers, debuting for the club on 23 October 2019 against the Melbourne Renegades in Melbourne. The switch offered her a fresh environment and another opportunity to refine her all-round game in one of the world’s most competitive domestic T20 leagues.
For the Scorchers, Garth claimed 14 wickets at an average of 24.21 and an economy rate of 6.78 in 15 innings and matches. While her time in Perth was relatively brief, it added another layer to her WBBL experience and kept her firmly among the competition’s trusted all-rounders.
Garth joined the Melbourne Stars in 2021, making her club debut on 14 October 2021 against the Sydney Sixers in Hobart. It is with the Stars that she has enjoyed her most sustained and productive WBBL chapter, becoming an integral part of their bowling group across multiple seasons.
In 65 matches and innings for Melbourne, Garth has taken 64 wickets at an average of 22.42 and an economy rate of 6.55, including one four-wicket haul. Her best WBBL performance came on 20 November 2025, when she produced sensational figures of 2-1-3-4 against the Sydney Sixers at North Sydney. The Stars won that match by 111 runs, with Meg Lanning’s 135 off 74 balls earning Player of the Match honours.
Across 100 WBBL appearances, Garth has now taken 97 wickets at an average of 21.88 and an economy rate of 6.47, with one four-wicket haul. Her batting record adds further value: 551 runs at an average of 15.74 and a strike rate of 101.84, including a highest score of 45 not out in 62 innings.
In the current 12th edition, Garth has taken four wickets at an average of 37.50 and an economy rate of 7.89 in five innings and matches. While the Stars’ campaign has not gone to plan, her century of appearances is a reminder of her durability and consistent presence in a league that demands both skill and resilience.
Melbourne Stars will next face Georgia Redmayne’s Brisbane Heat at Junction Oval, Melbourne, on 12 November 2026 from 10:10 AM IST in the 19th match of the tournament. For Garth, the focus will now shift from celebrating a personal milestone to helping her side arrest their losing streak and revive their WBBL campaign.
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