98/10 (15.5)
CR : 6.19
176/4 (17.0)
CR : 10.35
Hobart Hurricanes Women won by 81 runs (DLS METHOD) 🏆
Player of the Match
Danielle Nicole Wyatt-Hodge
71(47)
HBHW won by 81 runs (DLS METHOD)
4:47 PM IST, 10:27 PM LOCAL TIME: A storm of runs. A collapse of wickets. And a result that leaves no debate. The Hobart Hurricanes have smashed the Melbourne Stars by 81 runs (DLS) and strengthened their grip at the top of the table. The Stars walked in with confidence, walked out with questions. Did the toss help? No. Did the chase look possible? Briefly. Did the Hurricanes dominate both innings? Absolutely. A complete performance with bat, with ball, with attitude.
Chasing a revised target of 180 in 17 overs, the Stars needed a flying start. They needed freedom. They needed boundaries. Instead, they met swing. Nic Carey bent the ball like a magician and trapped Rhys early. Even before they could settle, Meg Lanning was beaten by a peach from Linsey Smith - bowled, nine off nine. At 15/2 in 2.4 overs, Melbourne already felt the squeeze. The Hurricanes smelled momentum. And pressure does strange things.
Annabel and Amy Jones tried to rebuild. Mini punches. A few boundaries. A sense of maybe. But it didn’t grow. Jones scored 19 off 15, Sutherland 11 off 7, but both fell before breaking free. The sixth over went for 16 - a spark, but sparks don’t start fires without fuel. And Melbourne had none.
What changed the match completely? One over. One spell. One name - MOLLY STRANO. She walked in quietly and left, making headlines. A triple strike in the magical 7th over - Jones, Kapp, and Danielle Gibson - gone in five balls. Stumps rattled. Edges taken. Silence in the Stars’ dugout. She wasn’t done yet - later removing Garth and then Moloney to complete a sensational five-wicket haul. From hope to hopeless, the Stars went from 49/4 to 61/8 in no time. The game was gone.
Sasha Moloney tried. Bravery without backup. A fighting 31 off 24, a six to remind us she can hit, and a small stand to delay the inevitable. But when Strano returned and removed her, even the scoreboard seemed to sigh. The Stars were eventually bowled out for 98 in 15.5 overs, still 82 runs short of the DLS target. One word - emphatic.
Earlier, the Hurricanes set this result up beautifully with the bat. After being sent into the bat first, Lizelle Lee started strong with 32 off 20, Wyatt-Hodge was outstanding, scoring 71 off 47, and the partnerships came with rhythm - 61 for the first wicket, then 63 more with Sciver-Brunt contributing 31 off 20. Villani’s 23 off 14 added icing, and despite the last two overs only going for 11 runs, 176/4 in 17 overs was a commanding posting. The Stars' bowlers tried, but boundaries were constant. Extras - 14 wides, did not help.
Chasing a revised target of 180 in 17 overs, the Stars needed a flying start. They needed freedom. They needed boundaries. Instead, they met swing. Nic Carey bent the ball like a magician and trapped Rhys early. Even before they could settle, Meg Lanning was beaten by a peach from Linsey Smith - bowled, nine off nine. At 15/2 in 2.4 overs, Melbourne already felt the squeeze. The Hurricanes smelled momentum. And pressure does strange things.
Annabel and Amy Jones tried to rebuild. Mini punches. A few boundaries. A sense of maybe. But it didn’t grow. Jones scored 19 off 15, Sutherland 11 off 7, but both fell before breaking free. The sixth over went for 16 - a spark, but sparks don’t start fires without fuel. And Melbourne had none.
What changed the match completely? One over. One spell. One name - MOLLY STRANO. She walked in quietly and left, making headlines. A triple strike in the magical 7th over - Jones, Kapp, and Danielle Gibson - gone in five balls. Stumps rattled. Edges taken. Silence in the Stars’ dugout. She wasn’t done yet - later removing Garth and then Moloney to complete a sensational five-wicket haul. From hope to hopeless, the Stars went from 49/4 to 61/8 in no time. The game was gone.
Sasha Moloney tried. Bravery without backup. A fighting 31 off 24, a six to remind us she can hit, and a small stand to delay the inevitable. But when Strano returned and removed her, even the scoreboard seemed to sigh. The Stars were eventually bowled out for 98 in 15.5 overs, still 82 runs short of the DLS target. One word - emphatic.
Earlier, the Hurricanes set this result up beautifully with the bat. After being sent into the bat first, Lizelle Lee started strong with 32 off 20, Wyatt-Hodge was outstanding, scoring 71 off 47, and the partnerships came with rhythm - 61 for the first wicket, then 63 more with Sciver-Brunt contributing 31 off 20. Villani’s 23 off 14 added icing, and despite the last two overs only going for 11 runs, 176/4 in 17 overs was a commanding posting. The Stars' bowlers tried, but boundaries were constant. Extras - 14 wides, did not help.
Hobart Hurricanes Women have qualified for WBBL Playoffs.
Best Bowling Figures for Hobart Hurricanes Women in WBBL:
5/16- Molly Strano vs Melbourne Stars Women (Hobart, 2025, TODAY)
5/17- Amy Sattherwaite vs Sydney Thunder Women (Hobart, 2017)
5/19- Hayley Kristen Matthews vs Brisbane Heat Women (Hobart, 2017)
4/8- Ruth Johnston vs Melbourne Stars Women (Hobart, 2021)
4/16- Molly Strano vs Melbourne Renegades Women (Hobart, 2022)
5/16- Molly Strano vs Melbourne Stars Women (Hobart, 2025, TODAY)
5/17- Amy Sattherwaite vs Sydney Thunder Women (Hobart, 2017)
5/19- Hayley Kristen Matthews vs Brisbane Heat Women (Hobart, 2017)
4/8- Ruth Johnston vs Melbourne Stars Women (Hobart, 2021)
4/16- Molly Strano vs Melbourne Renegades Women (Hobart, 2022)
Largest Victory by Hobart Hurricanes Women in WBBL in terms of Runs:
93- vs Melbourne Renegades Women (Hobart, 2023)
81- vs Melbourne Stars Women (Hobart, 2025, TODAY)
72- vs Melbourne Stars Women (Burnie, 2018)
72- vs Perth Scorchers Women (Sydney, 2024)
63- vs Melbourne Stars Women (Hobart, 2021)
93- vs Melbourne Renegades Women (Hobart, 2023)
81- vs Melbourne Stars Women (Hobart, 2025, TODAY)
72- vs Melbourne Stars Women (Burnie, 2018)
72- vs Perth Scorchers Women (Sydney, 2024)
63- vs Melbourne Stars Women (Hobart, 2021)
Player of the Match: Danielle Nicole Wyatt-Hodge
Danielle Nicole Wyatt-Hodge (Player of the Match): "I’m really happy with my performance and just the way we played as a team. We’ve been table-toppers throughout, and our focus today was simple - come out, play positive cricket, and back ourselves.
Sometimes you just have to ride the momentum, and with Lizzie going hard at the other end, there was no panic. Once we were 50 in the Powerplay, it was about staying in, keeping intent high, and staying brave with the options.
Batting with someone like Lizelle Lee makes things a lot easier, as we’ve had some amazing partnerships, and she’s been a massive part of why things are working. She doesn’t talk much out there - she’s like me - calm, focused, and in her zone. We just keep checking in with a simple ‘how’s it going,’ and then let the cricket flow.
The numbers have been great - a strike rate of over 150 and average in the forties, but more importantly, it feels like our partnership has real clarity and rhythm.
Coming into this after the World Cup, where I didn’t get as many opportunities as I would’ve liked, the mindset was simple - be ready. I trained hard, stayed patient, and reminded myself that formats shift quickly.
This is a different stage - more freedom, more expression. And even now, at this stage of my career, I’m still hungry, properly hungry, to contribute every time I step out, no matter the format. Hopefully, we keep this going for the rest of the competition."
Sometimes you just have to ride the momentum, and with Lizzie going hard at the other end, there was no panic. Once we were 50 in the Powerplay, it was about staying in, keeping intent high, and staying brave with the options.
Batting with someone like Lizelle Lee makes things a lot easier, as we’ve had some amazing partnerships, and she’s been a massive part of why things are working. She doesn’t talk much out there - she’s like me - calm, focused, and in her zone. We just keep checking in with a simple ‘how’s it going,’ and then let the cricket flow.
The numbers have been great - a strike rate of over 150 and average in the forties, but more importantly, it feels like our partnership has real clarity and rhythm.
Coming into this after the World Cup, where I didn’t get as many opportunities as I would’ve liked, the mindset was simple - be ready. I trained hard, stayed patient, and reminded myself that formats shift quickly.
This is a different stage - more freedom, more expression. And even now, at this stage of my career, I’m still hungry, properly hungry, to contribute every time I step out, no matter the format. Hopefully, we keep this going for the rest of the competition."
Elyse Villani (Hobart Hurricanes Women Captain): "We have had a couple of wins earlier but this against the Stars is remarkable. We know how good team they are. Now it feels good to click on the few areas we were lacking.
I just feel if you start getting ahead of the issues, you move forward. You know we have been very clear about our process. That is what we are doing. Glad that the things are going well.
I wish I won in the bat flip. But yes it is very unusual batting first. But the batters did well. Pleased to see no change in the intent. Danni did a great job. A good opening partnership set their bowlers in pressure from the word go.
Danni didn't get off to a flier. She was having some tough time early but it is such a mature innings from a top player. I don't know if they were thinking about capitalizing early but they were super clear about how they are going to play. I just love the clarity they had today. They kept things simple. Lee and Danni loves batting together. It is important when the tournament is such a rollercoaster."
I just feel if you start getting ahead of the issues, you move forward. You know we have been very clear about our process. That is what we are doing. Glad that the things are going well.
I wish I won in the bat flip. But yes it is very unusual batting first. But the batters did well. Pleased to see no change in the intent. Danni did a great job. A good opening partnership set their bowlers in pressure from the word go.
Danni didn't get off to a flier. She was having some tough time early but it is such a mature innings from a top player. I don't know if they were thinking about capitalizing early but they were super clear about how they are going to play. I just love the clarity they had today. They kept things simple. Lee and Danni loves batting together. It is important when the tournament is such a rollercoaster."
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