• Adelaide Strikers thrashed Melbourne Stars in a one-sided contest in WBBL 2023.

  • Katie Mack won the Player of the Match award for her stunning batting performance.

WBBL 2023: Katie Mack, bowlers shine as Adelaide Strikers pack Melbourne Stars for the lowest total in tournament’s history
Adelaide Strikers bowls out Melbourne Stars to lowest total in WBBL history

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In the fourth match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2023, Adelaide Strikers Women faced off against Melbourne Stars Women at the Karen Rolton Oval. Melbourne Stars Women won the toss and elected to bowl, putting Adelaide Strikers Women into bat.

Katie Mack shines with the bat

Adelaide Strikers Women had an impressive batting display, posting a commanding total of 177/3 in their allotted 20 overs. The standout performance came from Katie Mack, who played a sensational knock of 86 runs off 50 balls, featuring an impressive 14 boundaries. Laura Wolvaardt contributed significantly with 47 runs off 36 deliveries, including six fours. Tahlia McGrath added to the scoreboard with 34 runs off 19 balls, which included four boundaries and a six. It was a well-rounded effort with the bat by the Adelaide Strikers Women.

Bowlers shine as Melbourne Stars gets all-out for the lowest total

In response, Melbourne Stars Women had a challenging task ahead as they struggled to chase down the target set by their opponents. Their innings ended at a mere 29 runs for the loss of all 10 wickets in just 9.3 overs. It was the lowest total by a team in the history of WBBL.

Such was the poor batting from Stars that their highest scorer was Sophia Dunkley with 9 runs off 10 balls. The bowlers from Adelaide Strikers Women made a significant impact on the game. Anesu Mushangwe bowled impressively, claiming 2 wickets for just 12 runs in her 2 overs. Megan Schutt proved to be a force to be reckoned with, taking 3 wickets for a mere 3 runs in her 3 overs. Amanda Wellington also excelled with the ball, securing 3 wickets while conceding only 4 runs in her 2 overs. Tahlia McGrath chipped in with 2 wickets for 2 runs in her 1.3 overs.

Also READ: WBBL 2023 – Sophie Devine, bowlers sizzle as Perth Scorchers thrash Hobart Hurricanes

Lowest total in WBBL history:

  • 29: Melbourne Stars v Strikers, WBBL 2023
  • 66: Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades, WBBL 2017
  • 66: Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers, WBBL 2017
  • 68: Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder, WBBL 2018
  • 73: Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat, WBBL 2019

Also READ: WBBL 2023 – Charli Knott’s all-round effort help Brisbane Heat pip Melbourne Renegades in a thriller

This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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