Cricket Highlights, Nov 9: Women’s Big Bash League (19th Match) – Melbourne Renegades Women vs Melbourne Stars Women

MR-W vs MS-W (19th Match) – Highlights

In this article, we will discuss the exciting 19th match of the Women’s Big Bash League between MR-W and MS-W, held in Melbourne on November 9, 2024. The Renegades, batting first, set a competitive target of 147 runs with key contributions throughout their lineup. In response, the Stars faced challenges in reaching the target, ultimately falling short at 131/9, allowing the Renegades to claim a well-fought 15-run victory. We’ll delve into the match highlights, key performances, and pivotal moments that shaped this thrilling encounter.

In the Melbourne Renegades Women’s innings, they posted a competitive total of 146/6 in their 20 overs. Captain Hayley Matthews opened cautiously, scoring 12 off 20 balls before being caught by McKenna off Marizanne Kapp’s bowling. Courtney Webb provided stability, adding 25 from 29 balls with three boundaries before being dismissed by Annabel Sutherland. 

Alice Capsey then ignited the Renegades’ innings with an aggressive 33 off just 15 balls, smashing six fours at a strike rate of 220, until Kapp struck again to have her caught by McKenna. The middle order saw limited success as Deandra Dottin was dismissed for 7, and Georgia Wareham fell cheaply for 3. However, Naomi Stalenberg’s unbeaten 26 off 17 balls, complemented by Nicole Faltum’s 29 off 23, helped the Renegades finish strongly. 

The pair added valuable runs in the final overs, with Stalenberg hitting three boundaries at a rapid strike rate of 152.94. Faltum’s innings included five fours, keeping the run rate steady.

On the bowling front, Marizanne Kapp was economical and impactful with figures of 4-0-22-2, taking the crucial wickets of Matthews and Capsey. Annabel Sutherland also contributed effectively, claiming 2 for 26 in her four overs. Though Sophie Day and Maisy Gibson each took a wicket, they proved more expensive, conceding 31 and 23 runs respectively. The Renegades closed their innings with a run rate of 7.30, setting a challenging target of 147 for the Melbourne Stars.

In their chase of 147, MS-W struggled to gain momentum and finished at 131/9, falling short by 15 runs. Opener Yastika Bhatia provided a steady start with 22 off 26 balls before a sharp run-out by Hayley Matthews and Nicole Faltum halted her innings. Ines McKeon contributed a modest 7 before being dismissed by Milly Illingworth. Meg Lanning, with a promising 22 off 21 balls, was caught by Deandra Dottin off Charis Bekker’s bowling, leaving the Stars at 61/3.

Captain Annabel Sutherland (16 off 20) and Marizanne Kapp (16 off 8) attempted to stabilize the innings, with Kapp striking at a brisk rate before falling to Matthews. Deepti Sharma kept the Stars in contention with her 23 off 20, but her dismissal to Dottin in the 19th over ended hopes of a successful chase. Tess Flintoff, Kim Garth, and Maisy Gibson tried to push the score but couldn’t keep up with the required rate.

The MR-W bowlers effectively contained the Stars, with Charis Bekker delivering an economical spell, taking 1/9 in her four overs. Illingworth, Matthews, Capsey, Wareham, and Dottin each took a wicket, with Wareham proving expensive but still impactful. The Renegades’ disciplined bowling and sharp fielding helped them clinch a 15-run victory.

Melbourne Renegades Women vs Melbourne Stars Women Scoreboard

Melbourne Renegades Women– 146/6 (20)

Melbourne Stars Women– 131/9 (20)

Result – Renegades won by 15 runs

Player of the Match – Charis Bekker

MR-W vs MS-W Playing XI

Melbourne Renegades Women

Hayley Matthews (C), Courtney Webb, Alice Capsey, Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham, Naomi Stalenberg, Nicole Faltum (WK), Georgia Prestwidge, Sarah Coyte, Milly Illingworth, Charis Bekker

Melbourne Stars Women

Yastika Bhatia (WK), Ines Mckeon, Meg Lanning, Annabel Sutherland (C), Rhys McKenna, Marizanne Kapp, Deepti Sharma, Tess Flintoff, Kim Garth, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day

Disclaimer: This Highlights is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.

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