Georgia Voll's 92 Powers Sydney Thunder to Commanding Victory
In pursuit of 213, the Strikers struggled after losing top players Laura Wolvaardt and Tahlia McGrath early. Katie Mack’s half-century offered some resistance, but regular wickets thwarted their chase.
Sydney Thunder clinched a second consecutive win in the WBBL, driven by Georgia Voll’s impressive 92, setting a strong total that Adelaide Strikers couldn't chase. Voll’s innings, complemented by Chamari Athapaththu’s quick start and Phoebe Litchfield's steady 49, helped Thunder reach 212/5. Heather Knight contributed with a quick cameo, ensuring Thunder crossed the 200-mark.
In pursuit of 213, the Strikers struggled after losing top players Laura Wolvaardt and Tahlia McGrath early. Katie Mack’s half-century offered some resistance, but regular wickets thwarted their chase. Shabnim Ismail took three wickets, and Samantha Bates secured four, bundling Strikers out for 148, giving Thunder a 64-run win.
Brief Scores:
- Sydney Thunder: 212/5 in 20 overs (Georgia Voll 92, Phoebe Litchfield 49; Orla Prendergast 3/35)
- Adelaide Strikers: 148 in 19.2 overs (Katie Mack 51; Samantha Bates 4/21, Shabnim Ismail 3/18)
Melbourne Stars' Powerful Batting Secures Victory over Sydney Sixers
Melbourne Stars opened their WBBL campaign with a strong 32-run win (DLS method) over Sydney Sixers. Stars' late-innings push was led by Rhys McKenna's explosive 52 off 22 balls and Meg Lanning’s well-crafted 58, setting a challenging total of 195/4. Despite Ellyse Perry’s unbeaten 31, Sixers lost Alyssa Healy and Ashleigh Gardner early, leaving them at 56/4 before rain halted play.
Brief Scores:
- Melbourne Stars: 195/4 in 20 overs (Meg Lanning 58, Rhys McKenna 52*)
- Sydney Sixers: 56/4 in 8.3 overs (Ellyse Perry 31*; Kim Garth 1/9)
