Adelaide Strikers secured a convincing 30-run victory over Perth Scorchers in Match 32 of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024, played at the Karen Rolton Oval. A clinical all-round performance, led by fast bowler , ensured the Strikers gain two crucial points.
Adelaide Strikers sets a formidable target
Winning the toss and opting to bowl, the Perth Scorchers faced a commanding batting performance from the Strikers. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Katie Mack laid a solid foundation with identical contributions of 41 runs. Mandhana’s knock came off 29 balls and included five fours and a six, while Mack displayed finesse with six boundaries in her 34-ball innings.
The momentum was carried forward by Laura Wolvaardt, who top-scored with a scintillatไing 48 off 28 balls, striking three fours and as many sixes. Tahlia McGrath (18 off 15) and Bridget Patterson (14 off 8) provided quick-🍸fire contributions in the middle overs, helping the Strikers post a competitive total of 169/6 in their 20 overs.
Alana King was the stand🌼out bowler for the Scorchers, picking up three wickets for 29 runs in her four overs. Sophie Devine also impressed, claiming two wickets for 28 runꦫs.
Perth Scorchers falter in the chase
Chasing 170, the Scorchers’ innings began on a shaky note as opener Maddy Darke depa🔯rted for a duck. Skipper Beth Mooney (6 off 7) and Dayalan Hemalatha (10 off 9) failed to build momentum. Sophie Devine (35 off 31) tried to anchor the innings, but the pressure of a steep target weighed heavily on the Scorchers.
Brooke Halliday played a valiant knock of 47 off 44 balls, hitting six boundaries, while Alana King contributed a brisk 29* off 19 balls in the lower order. However, the lack of partnerships and consistent breakthroughs from the Strikers’ bowlers derailed .
Schutt delivered a match-winning performance with the ball, claiming 3/19 in her four overs. Anesu Mushangwe (2/35) and Amanda Wellington (2/26) provided excellent support, stifling the Scorchers’ batters with disciplined bowling.
Megꦜan Schutt wins ꦿPlayer of the match for her brilliant bowling performance 🥇
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