In this article, we will discuss the thrilling Women’s Big Bash League clash between Brisbane Heat Women and Hobart Hurricanes Women, held on November 2, 2024, in Melbourne. The match saw both teams put up impressive performances, with Brisbane Heat setting a formidable target of 174 runs. However, Hobart Hurricanes responded with a powerful chase, ultimately clinching the game by 7 wickets with just two balls to spare. Let’s dive into the highlights and key moments that defined this exciting encounter.
In an exciting Women’s Big Bash League match, Hobart Hurricanes Women chased down Brisbane Heat Women’s target of 174 with two balls to spare, winning by 7 wickets. Brisbane Heat set a competitive total of 173/5, thanks to strong batting performances. However, the Hurricanes displayed great composure in their chase, reaching 176/3 in 19.4 overs. The victory was driven by a powerful batting effort, allowing Hobart to clinch the game and secure a thrilling win.
Brisbane Heat Women put up a strong total of 173/5 in their 20 overs, driven by a powerful innings from Grace Harris. Harris scored 75 off 57 balls, striking 10 fours and a six at a strike rate of 131.57, providing a solid foundation for Brisbane’s innings. She was well-supported by Jemimah Rodrigues, who played a quickfire knock of 45 from 27 balls, featuring seven boundaries and a strike rate of 166.66, accelerating the scoring in the middle overs.
The innings started steadily, with Georgia Redmayne contributing 19 runs off 21 balls before falling in the 10th over. Brisbane lost their first wicket at 71, but Harris and Rodrigues took control, adding crucial runs before Harris was dismissed in the 17th over. Laura Harris added a quick 21 off 11 balls, boosting the total further with three boundaries, though her stay was brief.
In the final overs, Hobart Hurricanes’ bowlers managed to restrict Brisbane’s scoring rate. Kathryn Bryce was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2 wickets for 22 runs in her 3 overs. Molly Strano and Heather Graham each took a wicket, with Graham conceding 35 runs in her 4 overs. Nicola Carey also took a wicket but proved expensive, giving away 44 runs. Despite some late wickets, Brisbane Heat managed to reach 173, setting a challenging target for Hobart Hurricanes.
Hobart Hurricanes Women successfully chased down the target of 174 with two balls to spare, reaching 176/3 in 19.4 overs. Lizelle Lee provided a brisk start, scoring 38 off 25 balls with five fours and a six, setting the pace at a strike rate of 152.00 before being bowled by Nadine de Klerk in the 7th over. Danni Wyatt-Hodge then took control, smashing a brilliant 62 off 35 balls with six fours and three sixes, batting at a strike rate of 177.14. Her aggressive approach helped Hurricanes reach 102 by the halfway mark.
Nicola Carey contributed a steady 17 off 15 balls but was dismissed in the 12th over, caught by de Klerk off Charli Knott. Captain Elyse Villani anchored the innings, scoring an unbeaten 32 off 29 balls with four boundaries, while Heather Graham played a match-winning cameo, scoring 26 off just 14 balls with a four and two sixes, finishing with a strike rate of 185.71.
Despite some expensive spells from Brisbane’s bowlers, Grace Parsons stood out, taking 1 wicket for just 15 runs in her 4 overs at an economical rate of 3.75. Nadine de Klerk and Charli Knott each picked up a wicket, but the Hurricanes batters kept up the momentum, leading Hobart to a thrilling 7-wicket victory with two balls remaining.
Brisbane Heat Women– 173/5 (20)
Hobart Hurricanes Women– 176/3 (19.4/20)
Result – Hurricanes won by 7 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
Player of the Match – Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Brisbane Heat Women | Grace Harris, Georgia Redmayne (WK), Jemimah Rodrigues, Laura Harris, Jess Jonassen (C), Charli Knott, Nadine de Klerk, Sianna Ginger, Shikha Pandey, Grace Parsons, Nicola Hancock |
Hobart Hurricanes Women | Lizelle Lee (WK), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Nicola Carey, Elyse Villani (C), Heather Graham, Chloe Tryon, Tabatha Saville, Kathryn Bryce, Molly Strano, Lauren Smith, Callie Wilson |
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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