42/10 (7.4)
CR : 5.48
219/4 (20.0)
CR : 10.95
Melbourne Stars Women won by 111 runs (DLS METHOD) π
Player of the Match
Meg Lanning
135(74)
4:38 PM IST, 10:08 PM local time: Melbourne Stars Women have thumped Sydney Sixers Women by 111 runs (DLS method).
The Melbourne Stars supporters who came to the ground today will go away with a feeling of immense satisfaction, relief and joy today. Remember, they were in a dominant position against Adelaide Strikers earlier this season when the sky started leaking after just 4.2 overs in the second innings? Something similar might have happened here, but fortunately for them, the rain relented and the match could reach fruition.
Also, they had the privilege of witnessing, not one but two all-time classic performances. The first was obviously Meg Lanning's sumptuous 135 (74). Her start was not the quickest but the omens were there for all to see. One cracking shot after the other was unfurled to send the ball to the boundary at regular intervals. She completed her half-century in 41 balls before hitting mode turbo and racing to 100 in just 61 balls. Such was exquisiteness of her shot-making that Rhys McKenna's 34-ball-50 almost did not even become a topic of discussion.
Despite the Stars notching up 219/4, there was a feeling that the run chase was still on. After all, the wicket appeared to be a batter's friend and the Sixers boasted the firepower of Perry, Healy, Dunkley and Gardner in their ranks. However, they got Kim Garth'ed. The new ball bowler seemed to have the ball on string. A delectable in-swinger got Dunkley out off the first ball that the right-arm seamer. Healy was dismissed of the very next ball. Then, Perry got undone by an away-nipper and Else Hunter played all over one to give Garth her fourth wicket.
The downward slide did not halt even after the rain break and Sydney Sixers ended up getting bundled out for their lowest ever score in WBBL history.
The Melbourne Stars supporters who came to the ground today will go away with a feeling of immense satisfaction, relief and joy today. Remember, they were in a dominant position against Adelaide Strikers earlier this season when the sky started leaking after just 4.2 overs in the second innings? Something similar might have happened here, but fortunately for them, the rain relented and the match could reach fruition.
Also, they had the privilege of witnessing, not one but two all-time classic performances. The first was obviously Meg Lanning's sumptuous 135 (74). Her start was not the quickest but the omens were there for all to see. One cracking shot after the other was unfurled to send the ball to the boundary at regular intervals. She completed her half-century in 41 balls before hitting mode turbo and racing to 100 in just 61 balls. Such was exquisiteness of her shot-making that Rhys McKenna's 34-ball-50 almost did not even become a topic of discussion.
Despite the Stars notching up 219/4, there was a feeling that the run chase was still on. After all, the wicket appeared to be a batter's friend and the Sixers boasted the firepower of Perry, Healy, Dunkley and Gardner in their ranks. However, they got Kim Garth'ed. The new ball bowler seemed to have the ball on string. A delectable in-swinger got Dunkley out off the first ball that the right-arm seamer. Healy was dismissed of the very next ball. Then, Perry got undone by an away-nipper and Else Hunter played all over one to give Garth her fourth wicket.
The downward slide did not halt even after the rain break and Sydney Sixers ended up getting bundled out for their lowest ever score in WBBL history.
Player of the Match: Meg Lanning.
Meg Lanning (POTM): "(Her favourite shot in that innings) One shot that was off the pitch. When it is your day it is your day. I felt stuck for a while. But once I found some fluency, it felt good. I was just hunting for boundaries. I had my weight on the back leg. With the rain, it skidded on a bit.
(Kim) Garth was very good. If there is any little swing, she will find it. She hit the right areas. We were frustrated when we had to go off. It was a bit of a deja vu (refers to the game against Adelaide Strikers). But the radar showed it was a passing shower. Happy to get the win."
(Kim) Garth was very good. If there is any little swing, she will find it. She hit the right areas. We were frustrated when we had to go off. It was a bit of a deja vu (refers to the game against Adelaide Strikers). But the radar showed it was a passing shower. Happy to get the win."
Lowest Innings Total for Sydney Sixers in WBBL (All-Out or 20-Overs)
42/10 vs Melbourne Stars, North Sydney, tonight*
73/10 vs Brisbane Heat, North Sydney, 2019
80/9 vs Melbourne Stars, Sydney, 2015 (20-Overs)
42/10 vs Melbourne Stars, North Sydney, tonight*
73/10 vs Brisbane Heat, North Sydney, 2019
80/9 vs Melbourne Stars, Sydney, 2015 (20-Overs)
Lowest Innings Total in WBBL (All-Out or 20-Overs)
29/10 β Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers, Adelaide, 2023
42/10 β Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, North Sydney, tonight*
66/10 β Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers, Brisbane, 2017
66/10 β Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne (Docklands), 2017
29/10 β Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers, Adelaide, 2023
42/10 β Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, North Sydney, tonight*
66/10 β Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers, Brisbane, 2017
66/10 β Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne (Docklands), 2017
Best Bowling Figure for Kim Garth in Womenβs T20s
5/36 vs UP Warriorz, DY Patil, 2023
4/3 vs Sydney Sixers, North Sydney, 2025*
4/7 vs India A, Mackay, 2025
5/36 vs UP Warriorz, DY Patil, 2023
4/3 vs Sydney Sixers, North Sydney, 2025*
4/7 vs India A, Mackay, 2025
Best Bowling Figure for Melbourne Stars in WBBL
5/25 β Sophie Day vs Sydney Sixers, Melbourne, 2023
4/3 β Kim Garth vs Sydney Sixers, North Sydney, tonight*
4/10 β Gemma Triscari vs Sydney Thunder, Sydney, 2016
5/25 β Sophie Day vs Sydney Sixers, Melbourne, 2023
4/3 β Kim Garth vs Sydney Sixers, North Sydney, tonight*
4/10 β Gemma Triscari vs Sydney Thunder, Sydney, 2016
Most Boundaries in an Innings in WBBL
39 β Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers, North Sydney, 2023 (28 Fours & 11 Sixes)
37 β Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers, North Sydney, 2025* (29 Fours & 8 Sixes)
35 - Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, North Sydney, 2017 (21 Fours & 14 Sixes)
39 β Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers, North Sydney, 2023 (28 Fours & 11 Sixes)
37 β Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers, North Sydney, 2025* (29 Fours & 8 Sixes)
35 - Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, North Sydney, 2017 (21 Fours & 14 Sixes)
Most Boundaries by a Batter in WBBL
26 - Meg Lanning (Melbourne Stars) vs Sydney Sixers, North Sydney, 2025* (22 Fours & 4 Sixes)
24 - Lizelle Lee (Hobart Hurricanes) vs Perth Scorchers, Sydney, 2024 (12 Fours & 12 Sixes)
23 - Grace Harris (Brisbane Heat) vs Perth Scorchers, North Sydney, 2023 (12 Fours & 11 Sixes)
26 - Meg Lanning (Melbourne Stars) vs Sydney Sixers, North Sydney, 2025* (22 Fours & 4 Sixes)
24 - Lizelle Lee (Hobart Hurricanes) vs Perth Scorchers, Sydney, 2024 (12 Fours & 12 Sixes)
23 - Grace Harris (Brisbane Heat) vs Perth Scorchers, North Sydney, 2023 (12 Fours & 11 Sixes)
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