ST-W vs SS-W 31st Match of Women Big Bash League 2024 highlights
The 31st match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024, featuring a clash between Sydney Thunder Women and Sydney Sixers Women, was ultimately called off due to heavy rain at Drummoyne Oval in Sydney. This match was expected to be an exciting encounter, especially with the contrasting positions of the teams in the points table. Let’s look at ST-W vs SS-W Match highlights.
Entering the match, the Sydney Sixers Women, who occupied the sixth position in the standings. They won the toss and decided to field first against the table toppers Sydney Thunder Women, a decision that would put their bowling attack to the test.
Sydney Thunder Women Collapse to Just 121 After Early Promise
When Sydney Thunder Women began their innings, they experienced a solid start primarily thanks to their opener, Georgia Voll, who aggressively scored 29 runs off just 17 balls. Her performance was a ray of hope for the team. However, her opening partner, Chamari Athapaththu, struggled to find her rhythm, managing only 7 runs from 17 balls before being dismissed.
Following Athapaththu’s exit, Phoebe Litchfield stepped in and made a commendable contribution, scoring 28 runs off 25 balls. Unfortunately, once Georgia Voll and Phoebe Litchfield were dismissed, the Thunder’s batting order faced a sudden collapse. The Sixers showcased their bowling prowess, and the Thunder women were restricted to a total of only 121 runs, losing all 10 wickets in just 19.5 overs.
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In this disappointing innings, four batters were dismissed for a duck, while three others contributed single-digit scores. Carrie Adams and Sammy-Jo Johnson were among the few who provided some important runs during the innings.
Sixers’ Bowlers Shine with Impressive Effort, Restrict Thunder Women to 121
During the Sydney Thunder Women’s innings, the Sydney Sixers Women’s bowlers demonstrated remarkable skill and discipline, effectively dismantling the Thunder’s batting lineup. Amelia Kerr stood out with an impressive bowling performance, taking three crucial wickets. Additionally, both Lauren Cheatle and Ashleigh Gardner made significant contributions, picking up two wickets each, while Caoimhe Bray added to the Sixers’ impressive bowling tally with one wicket.
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Rain Interrupts Sixers’ Chase, Match Stopped Before Completion
As the Sydney Sixers Women prepared to chase down the modest total, rough weather interrupted the game, causing a delay that lasted several hours. Ultimately, this led to the match being stopped before the completion of their innings. Before the rain, Sydney Sixers’ skipper Ellyse Perry faced difficulties and was dismissed for just 8 runs. After her departure, the responsibility fell onto the shoulders of Amelia Kerr and Ashleigh Gardner, who were set to continue the innings when play was stopped.
ST-W vs SS-W 31st Match Scorecard
Sydney Thunder Women 121-10 (19.5 Overs)
Sydney Sixers Women 9-1 (2 Overs)
