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Hobart Hurricanes Women and Brisbane Heat Women clashed in the 24th match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2023 at the Bellerive Oval on Saturday, November 4. The Brisbane Heat won the toss and elected to bowl, setting the stage for an intense battle between the two sides.
Hobart Hurricanes Innings
The Hobart Hurricanes put up a modest total of 120/8 in their 20 overs, with Elyse Villani leading the charge with an impressive 58 runs off 54 deliveries. Despite her valiant effort, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to build substantial partnerships.
The Brisbane Heat’s bowling unit made commendable efforts, with Amelia Kerr, Charli Knott and Courtney Sippel picking up two wickets each.
Brisbane Heat Innings
In response, the Brisbane Heat displayed a determined batting performance, securing a 6-wicket victory in 17.2 overs. Amelia Kerr’s spectacular 59 runs off 43 deliveries proved to be the highlight of the run chase, steering her team to a convincing win. The support from Charli Knott (21 not out off 13) further bolstered the Brisbane Heat’s successful pursuit of the target.
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Brisbane Heat defeated Hobart Hurricanes by 6 wickets 🏏
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— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) November 4, 2023
With this compelling win, the Brisbane Heat Women strengthened their position in the WBBL 2023, while the Hobart Hurricanes would seek to regroup and strategize for the upcoming matches, aiming to bounce back from this defeat in the tournament.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
