In their 2023 Women’s Big Bash League clash, the Hobart Hurricanes Women defeated the Sydney Thunder Women by 24 runs. Batting first, the Hurricanes put up a solid total of 174 for 3. In response, the Thunder fell short of the target, leading to their defeat.
Brisbane Heat:
In their previous match (the 19th of the 2024 Big Bash League), the Brisbane Heat were defeated by the Melbourne Stars. Batting first, Brisbane Heat could only manage 149 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Max Bryant played a key role with a solid 77* runs, while Paul Walter contributed 21 runs. Xavier Bartlett impressed with 4 wickets for Brisbane Heat.
For Melbourne Stars, the chase was challenging. However, thanks to solid knocks from Dan Lawrence (64) and Marcus Stoinis (62), they reached the target in the 18.1th over with 5 wickets remaining. Stoinis was named Man of the Match, while Mark Steketee took 2 wickets for Brisbane Heat. Melbourne Stars won by 5 wickets.
Sydney Thunder:
Sydney Thunder clinched a thrilling win over Perth Scorchers in the 22nd match of the 2024 Big Bash League. Batting first, the Scorchers posted a solid 177/4, with Finn Allen smashing 68 runs and Cooper Connolly contributing an unbeaten 43. Lance Morris impressed with the ball, taking 3 wickets, while Andrew Tye chipped in with 1.
Sydney Thunder faced a challenging chase but pulled through in the final over. David Warner scored 49, and Matthew Gilkes added 43, setting the foundation for the victory. Sherfane Rutherford’s quickfire 39* off 19 balls sealed the game, earning him the Player of the Match award. Chris Green and Tom Andrews also made notable contributions, taking 3 and 1 wickets, respectively. Sydney Thunder won the match by 4 wickets.