• Sydney Thunder registered a big win over Melbourne Renegades in Match 19 of Women's Big Bash League 2023.

  • Right-arm medium pacer Hannah Darlington recorded her career-best bowling figures.

WBBL 2023: Hannah Darlington’s career-best figures power Sydney Thunder to big win over Melbourne Renegades
Hannah Darlington (Photo Source: Twitter)

In a gripping encounter at the Junction Oval, Sydney Thunder Women put on a formidable display of batting prowess, leading them to a commanding victory over Melbourne Renegades Women in the 19th match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2023.

Sydney Thunder Innings

Electing to bat first after winning the toss, Sydney Thunder amassed a formidable total of 190/5 in their 20 overs, setting the stage for a high-intensity clash.

Tahlia WilsonChamari Athapaththu and Heather Knight provided a solid foundation for Sydney Thunder Women, contributing 30, 32, and 52 runs respectively. With valuable knocks from the middle order, including a quickfire 27 runs from Phoebe Litchfield, Sydney Thunder’s batting lineup proved to be a force to be reckoned with.

For Melbourne Renegades, Harmanpreet Kaur picked up two wickets while she conceded 25 runs in her 3 overs.

Melbourne Renegades Innings

In response, Melbourne Renegades faced early setbacks, struggling to keep up with the required run rate. Despite notable contributions from Tammy Beaumont, who scored 37 runs, and Sarah Coyte, who put up a valiant effort with 30 runs, the team fell short, managing 153/7 in their 20 overs.

Hannah Darlington‘s career-best bowling performance, grabbing 4 crucial wickets for Sydney Thunder, played a pivotal role in restricting Melbourne Renegades.

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Player of the Match

For her phenomenal bowling performance, Darlington was declared the Player of the Match.

With this victory, Sydney Thunder further solidified their position in the WBBL Season 9, showcasing their formidable skills and unwavering determination on the cricketing stage. As the tournament progresses, cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate more thrilling encounters and displays of top-notch cricketing prowess from the participating teams.

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