ST-W vs HB-W Knockout Match Highlights: Thunder Women Defeat Hurricanes by 6 Wickets in WBBL 2024

ST-W vs HB-W Knockout Match Highlights Of Women’s Big Bash League 2024

In the thrilling Knockout match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024, Sydney Thunder Women defeated Hobart Hurricanes Women by 6 wickets at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney on November 27. With a dominant performance by Phoebe Litchfield. Let’s look at ST-W vs HB-W Knockout Match Highlights.

Elyse Villani’s 53 Helps Hobart Hurricanes Post 126

In this important match, the Hobart Hurricanes Women won the toss and decided to bat first to set a target for their opponents. However, their innings got off to a rough start, as the top order fell apart early and scored only 46 runs. Opener Ruth Johnston struggled and was out for just 5 runs. Her teammate Lee showed some resilience, contributing 23 runs before getting out. Things got worse when Nicola Carey was dismissed for only 1 run, putting the team in a tough spot.

Despite the early losses, captain Elyse Villani took charge and helped stabilize the innings. Villani played well, scoring 53 runs off 42 balls, and stayed not out until the end. Her performance was crucial for the Hurricanes, as she brought some stability to the team. Unfortunately, the other batters had a hard time, with three players scoring not more than 17 runs. Another batter managed to score 6 runs before the innings ended.

Thanks to Elyse Villani’s strong performance and some contributions from her teammates, the Hobart Hurricanes Women finished with a total of 126 runs for 6 wickets in their 20 overs.

During the Hobart Hurricanes women’s match, the Sydney Thunder Women showcased their strong bowling skills. Chamari Athapaththu and Taneale Peschel each took two wickets, effectively breaking down the Hurricanes’ batting lineup. Shabnim Ismail and HJ Darlington also contributed, each claiming one wicket, which helped limit the Hurricanes to a manageable score.

Sydney Thunder Women Chase Down 129 with Litchfield’s Key Knock

After a solid bowling performance, the Sydney Thunder Women went to bat with determination. However, their innings got off to a rough start when opener Georgia Voll was out for a duck, putting the team in a tough position early on. Despite this, all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu and batter Tahlia Wilson stood on the innings, scoring a combined total of 31 runs. Unfortunately, Wilson was out for 14, putting more pressure on the remaining batters.

Athapaththu kept the fight alive, contributing 31 runs. However, this was not enough to secure victory. Skipper Phoebe Litchfield then took charge, scoring a critical 46 runs and helping the team during a difficult period. Her leadership and persistence were crucial for the Sydney Thunder Women.

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After Litchfield’s dismissal, Anika Learoyd added 23 runs. Georgia Adams also contributed with 4 runs. Together, they led the Sydney Thunder Women to the target of 129 runs, winning the game in 19 overs while losing just 4 wickets.

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