Cricket Highlights, Nov 1: Women’s Big Bash League (9th Match) – Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Sixers Women

MS-W vs SS-W (9th Match) – Highlights

In this article, we will discuss the 9th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024, where MS-W faced off against SS-W at North Sydney. It was a thrilling encounter, ultimately impacted by rain, which led to the match being decided by the DLS method. 

The Stars showcased an impressive batting display, posting a strong total of 195/4. However, with rain curtailing the Sixers’ innings, they were set a revised target of 89 runs from 8.3 overs. The Sixers couldn’t match the required pace, reaching only 56/4 when the game concluded. This result handed the Stars a decisive 32-run victory, highlighting their well-rounded performance in this shortened game.

In a rain-affected Women’s Big Bash League match, Melbourne Stars Women defeated Sydney Sixers Women by 32 runs via the DLS method. Batting first, the Stars posted a strong total of 195/4, with impressive performances from their top order. However, rain intervened, reducing the Sixers’ target to 89 runs in 8.3 overs. The Sixers struggled to keep pace with the steep required rate, finishing at 56/4 when the match concluded, giving the Stars a comfortable DLS victory. This win highlighted the Stars’ dominant performance with both bat and ball.

MS-W delivered a powerful batting performance, accumulating an impressive 195/4 in their 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Meg Lanning, who scored a swift 58 off 36 balls, including five boundaries and three sixes, maintaining a remarkable strike rate of 161.11. She was supported by Yastika Bhatia, who contributed 36 runs off 28 balls, and Rhys McKenna, who made a quickfire 52 from just 22 balls, hitting seven fours and three sixes with a striking rate of 236.36.

The Stars’ batters dominated, despite a few breakthroughs by the Sydney Sixers’ bowlers. Caoimhe Bray took the initial wicket of Ines Mckeon (24), while Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, and Sophie Ecclestone each claimed a wicket as well. However, their bowling was on the expensive side, with all bowlers conceding over 8 runs per over. Rhys McKenna’s late-innings fireworks helped the Stars set a challenging target for the Sixers, giving them a solid platform to defend.

In their chase of 89 runs, SS-W struggled significantly against a disciplined Melbourne Stars bowling attack, ultimately managing only 56 runs in 8.3 overs. Ellyse Perry, the captain, was the standout performer with the bat, finishing unbeaten on 31 runs off 25 balls, hitting five boundaries. However, her efforts were not enough to steer the team to victory.

The innings got off to a rocky start as Alyssa Healy fell early for just 4 runs, caught behind by Yastika Bhatia off Kim Garth’s bowling. Sarah Bryce quickly followed, dismissed by Tess Flintoff for 4 runs, leaving the Sixers reeling at 20 for 2. 

Ashleigh Gardner, another key player, could only manage 1 run before being caught by Bhatia off Annabel Sutherland’s bowling. Hollie Armitage provided some resistance with a brief knock of 14 off 9 balls, but her dismissal in the eighth over left the Sixers at 56 for 4, well short of the target. 

The Stars’ bowlers were impressive throughout, with Marizanne Kapp and Sophie Day both maintaining tight bowling figures, contributing to the Sixers’ downfall. Ultimately, the Sixers fell short by 32 runs, with the match ending under the DLS method due to rain interruptions earlier in the game.

Rhys McKenna earned the Player of the Match award for her explosive innings of 52 runs off just 22 balls. McKenna’s performance was pivotal in propelling the Stars to a commanding total of 195 runs, showcasing her aggressive batting style with seven fours and three sixes, resulting in a remarkable strike rate of 236.36. 

Her impactful knock not only provided momentum to the innings but also set a challenging target for the Sixers, ultimately contributing to the Stars’ victory by 32 runs through the DLS method.

Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Sixers Women Scoreboard

Melbourne Stars Women– 195/4 (20)

Sydney Sixers Women– 56/4 (8.3/8.3)

Result – Stars won by 32 runs (DLS method)

Player of the Match – Rhys McKenna

Rhys McKenna

MS-W vs SS-W Playing Eleven

Disclaimer: These Match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.

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