Highlights of the 38th game between PS-W and HB-W Ladies Big Bash League 2024
In game no. 38 des Ladies In the Big Bash League 2024, Hobart Hurricanes Women secured a convincing victory over Perth Scorchers Women 3 wickets. The match featured effective bowling from Amy Smith and exceptional batting from opener Lizelle Lee. So let’s take a look at the match highlights between PS-W and HB-W.
Mooney's “Half-Century Not Enough” as the Scorchers fall short of the par score
Highlights of the game between PS-W and HB-W: After winning the toss, the Perth Scorchers Women elected to bat first. Their openers got the innings off to a solid start, but the momentum changed after Maddy Darke was sent off for just under 20 minutes 10 runs, giving the team 23 runs in 3.2 overs. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, her opener Beth Mooney became the top scorer with 50 runs. After their dismissal, the middle and lower order fell apart, resulting in the Scorchers scoring just 138 runs 10 Wickets in 20 overs.
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On the bowling side, Hobart Hurricanes Women were relentless, with a strong performance from Amy Smith taking the win 3 wickets. Lauren Smith and Niccola Graham also contributed to the wicket tally.
Hurricanes recover from the mid-innings setback to chase 139 in 17.4 overs
After a strong performance with the ball, Hobart Hurricanes Women began their hunt for the 139-run target. They got off to a good start, their openers scoring 51 runs. After her dismissal, captain Elyse Villani managed only 11 runs. After her exit Lizelle Lee stepped up her game and scored an impressive 44 runs off just 22 balls. However, after their crucial wicket, the Hurricanes struggled in the middle overs, losing three batters by single-digit scores, including a duck.
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At this point, all-rounder Kathryn Bryce took the lead and scored a goal a vital one 34 runs secured victory for Hobart Hurricanes Women, who chased down the target in just 17.4 overs.
PS-W vs HB-W 38. Match scorecard
| Perth Scorchers Women | 138-10 (20 overs) |
| Hobart Hurricanes Women | 139-7 (17.4 overs) |
