Wicket-keeper batter Nicole Faltum’s unbeaten half-century (66* off 42 balls) played an instrumental role in helping the Renegades edge past Stars by 9 runs in the Melbourne Derby in the 28th match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL).
The home side Adelaide Strikers led by skipper Tahlia McGrath were up against Hobart Hurricanes led by skipper Elyse Villani at the Adelaide Oval in the 29th match of WBBL 10.
Madeline Penna’s career-best 60(40)
The Strikers skipper Tahlia McGrath’s decision to bat first after winning the toss seemed to backfire as they lost their top order inside the first 8 overs of the innings. Madeline Penna joined wicket-keeper batter Bridget Patterson at the crease with their side in a spot of bother at 45/4 and went on to steady the ship with a crucial 42-run 5th wicket partnership.
Molly Strano picked up the wicket of Bridget Patterson to provide the 5th breakthrough for the Hobart Hurricanes. The Strikers eventually ended up with a total of 140/7 in their quota of overs, courtesy of a 38-run 7th wicket partnership between Madeline Penna and Amanda-Jade Wellington. Madeline Penna (60 off 40 balls), Amanda-Jade Wellington (18* off 16 balls), and Laura Wolvaardt (18 off 18 balls) were instrumental in taking their side to a respectable total. Amy Smith (4-0-18-3), Kathryn Bryce (4-0-32-2), and Molly Strano (4-0-22-1) were the stand-out performers with the ball for the Hobart Hurricanes.
Adelaide Strikers wrap the Hurricanes for 102
The Hurricanes lost the in-form Lizelle Lee in the 2nd over of the run chase of 141. Orla Prendergast provided the first breakthrough for the Adelaide Strikers. Skipper Elyse Villani was joined by Nicola Carey and the pair saw their side through the rebuilding phase with a 54-run partnership. Anesu Mushangwe put an end to the stand, removing Nicola Carey in the 9th over of the run chase.
The Hurricanes suffered a horrible collapse as they were bundled out for just 102, losing their last 8 wickets for just 39 runs. The Strikers collapsed like a pack of nine pins, falling 38 runs short of the target with 28 balls to spare. Skipper Elyse Villani (44 off 39 balls), Suzie Bates (15 off 10 balls), and Nicola Carey (18 off 16 balls) were the top run scorers with the bat for the Hobart Hurricanes. Skipper Tahlia McGrath (3.2-0-13-4), Megan Schutt (3-0-14-2), and Anesu Mushangwe (3-0-18-2) stepped up with the ball for the Adelaide Strikers.
Madeline Penna was awarded the Player of the Match for her brilliant innings of 60 off 40 balls.
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