The Hobart Hurricanes delivered an all-round efficiency to defeat the Melbourne Stars by 81 runs in a rain-affected thirty second match of the Girls’s Massive Bash League. With Danni Wyatt-Hodge main the cost with a superb 71 off 47 balls, the Hurricanes posted a difficult complete of 176/4 of their 17 overs. The Stars’ chase, set at 180, faltered miserably despite a late fight, leaving the Hurricanes victorious. The win highlighted robust performances from each the bat and ball, together with a standout 5-wicket haul by Molly Strano, who performed a key position in dismantling the Stars’ batting line-up.
WBBL|11: Dominant batting show by Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Wyatt-Hodge’s very good 71 was the cornerstone of the Hurricanes’ innings as they posted a difficult complete of 176/4. The early lack of Lizelle Lee (32) was swiftly recovered by Wyatt-Hodge, who struck 9 fours and 1 six in her 47-ball knock. Contributions from Nat Sciver-Brunt (31) and Elyse Villani (23) ensured the Hurricanes saved the scoreboard ticking, whereas lower-order help and extras helped them attain the revised goal of 180 after the rain delay. The Hurricanes’ batting was well-paced and aggressive, guaranteeing they posted a complete that might put strain on the Stars.
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WBBL|11: Molly Strano’s magic and Hobart Hurricanes’ bowling dominates stars
In response, the Stars crumbled underneath strain, bowled out for 98 in simply 15.5 overs, nicely wanting the revised goal. Strano’s outstanding 5-wicket haul (3/16 in 3 overs) performed a pivotal position within the Stars’ downfall. Regardless of a quick resistance from Sasha Moloney (31), the Stars by no means recovered after early wickets fell in fast succession. The Hurricanes’ bowlers, led by Strano, had been scientific, with Linsey Smith and Nicola Carey additionally taking part in key roles in proscribing the Stars. With key batters like Meg Lanning (9), Annabel Sutherland (11) and Marizanne Kapp (0) falling cheaply, the Stars had no solutions to the Hurricanes’ relentless bowling. The victory by 81 runs by way of the DLS methodology additional cemented the Hurricanes’ dominance within the match.
Complete domination by the Hobart Hurricanes as they crush the Melbourne Stars by a large 81 runs 🔥#WBBL2025 pic.twitter.com/GVft1aRDWz
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