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Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers engaged in a nail-biting encounter in Match 48 of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2023 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday, November 21. The toss favoured Sydney Thunder Women, who elected to bowl first.
Adelaide Strikers Innings
Adelaide Strikers faced a challenging task, posting a total of 121/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Opener Laura Wolvaardt emerged as the standout performer, scoring a resilient 70 not out off 61 deliveries. However, the rest of the batting order faced difficulties, with only Danielle Gibson (20 runs) and Megan Schutt (16 runs) making notable contributions.
For Sydney Thunder, all-rounder Marizanne Kapp took 2 wickets for 23 runs.
Sydney Thunder Innings
In response, Sydney Thunder mounted a spirited chase but fell short by a mere 3 runs, finishing at 118/7 in their 20 overs. Tahlia Wilson‘s aggressive knock of 33 runs off 23 balls provided impetus, supported by Sammy-Jo Johnson‘s brisk 26 runs off 14 deliveries.
Megan Schutt‘s effective bowling (2 wickets for 23 runs) and Anesu Mushangwe‘s crucial 2-wicket haul kept the pressure on the batting side.
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Player of the Match
Laura Wolvaardt’s stellar batting performance earned her the Player of the Match award.
Player of the match: Laura Wolvaardt 🏏#women #cricket #WBBL #LauraWolvaardt #adelaidestrikers #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/rvke9Sdyev
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) November 21, 2023
The closely contested match showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, providing fans with an exciting spectacle in the WBBL 2023.
