• Brisbane Heat Women defeated Melbourne Stars Women by 13 runs.

  • Charli Knott was the start of the night for Brisbane Heat.

WBBL 2023: Charli Knott’s all-round show power Brisbane Heat to 13-run win over Melbourne Stars
Charli Knott (PC: Twitter)

In a competitive encounter at the Allan Border Field, the Brisbane Heat Women faced off against the Melbourne Stars Women at the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2023.

After winning the toss, the Melbourne Stars elected to bowl first.

Brisbane Heat Innings

The Brisbane Heat posted a competitive total of 150/6 in their allotted 20 overs. They were led by a well-balanced batting effort. Georgia Voll was the top scorer with 48 runs from 40 deliveries, while Ellie Johnston contributed 28 runs from 21 balls. Charli Knott played a quickfire innings of 31 runs from just 14 deliveries, which included 4 fours and 2 sixes.

The Melbourne Stars’ bowlers put up a decent performance, with Annabel Sutherland and Alice Capsey taking two wickets each.

Melbourne Stars Innings

In response, the Melbourne Stars faced a tough challenge to chase down the target. Their innings ended at 137/7 in 20 overs, falling short by 13 runs. Capsey was the standout performer with the bat, scoring 52 runs from 43 balls. Kim Garth played a crucial knock of 45 runs from 27 deliveries, but the rest of the batting lineup couldn’t provide the necessary support.

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The Brisbane Heat’s bowlers put up a commendable effort, with Charli Knott leading the way by taking 2 wickets for 13 runs. Jess Jonassen and Sarah Glenn also contributed with two wickets each, helping their team secure the victory.

Result and Player of the Match

In the end, Brisbane Heat Women won the match by 13 runs, with Charli Knott being named the Player of the Match for her excellent all-round performance. This victory was a testament to their strong team effort and solid contributions from both the batting and bowling departments.

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