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In a derby encounter between the Melbourne Renegades Women and the Melbourne Stars Women during the , Annabel Sutherland delivered a breathtaking moment that left fans in awe. The match, held at the Junction Oval, showcased Sutherland’s exceptional bowling skills as she bowled Courtney Webb for 25 runs off 29 balls.
Annabel Sutherland sends Courtney Webb packing
The event took place on the first delivery of the 10th over of Melbourne Renegades’ innings, the delivery was a classic seam bowler’s dream: it pitched just short of a length, deviated slightly off the seam, and clipped the top of the off stump. This dismissal not only marked a significant turning point in the match but also highlighted Sutherland’s growing reputation as a formidable bowler in women’s cricket.
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🚨 Sutherland SEED 🚨
That's a ripper from the skipper!
— Weber Women's Big Bash League (@WBBL)
Melbourne Renegades Women triumphs over Melbourne Stars Women
The Melbourne Renegades Women set a challenging target of 147 runs after scoring 146 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings featured notable contributions from Alice Capsey, who scored a blistering 33 runs off just 15 balls, and Nicole Faltum, who added a valuable 29 runs. However, it was Sutherland’s bowling that truly stood out in the first innings, as she claimed two wickets for just 26 runs in her four overs, including the crucial wicket of Webb.
In response, the Melbourne Stars Women struggled to chase down the target, ultimately finishing their innings at 131 for 9. Despite a valiant effort from Deepti Sharma and Yastika Bhatia, who scored 23 and 22 runs respectively, the Stars fell short by 15 runs. The Renegades’ bowlers executed their plans effectively, with Milly Illingworth and Charis Bekker also contributing significantly to restrict the Stars’ scoring.
Sutherland’s remarkable delivery to dismiss Webb encapsulated the excitement of WBBL cricket. With her impressive performance contributing to a vital victory for the Melbourne Renegades Women, Sutherland solidified her status as one of the rising stars.
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