Weber WBBL|09: Adelaide Strikers Secure Win Against Melbourne Stars

Adelaide Strikers Dominate Melbourne Stars in Thrilling Clash

The Adelaide Strikers secured their second victory against the Melbourne Stars in a thrilling encounter during the Weber WBBL|09.

The Rematch

The Strikers met the Melbourne Stars for the second time in four days, following their record-breaking season opener. The rematch was nothing short of exciting and kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Stellar Start by Katie Mack

Katie Mack, the opening batter for the Strikers, shone in this match. She scored 48 runs from 40 deliveries, earning her the Player of the Match title for the second time in the tournament. Her performance included impressive cover drives that found the boundary.

Stars’ Batting Struggles

The Melbourne Stars, batting first, found it challenging to gain control over the Strikers’ bowlers. English international Maia Bouchier was the standout batter for the Stars, accumulating 48 runs from 38 deliveries, featuring seven boundaries and a massive six. However, the Stars could only manage a total of 133 runs in their allotted overs.

Adelaide Strikers’ Bowling Prowess

The Strikers’ bowlers were in fine form, with Megan Schutt leading the way with two wickets. Anesu Mushangwe, Georgia Adams, Amanda-Jade Wellington, and Jemma Barsby each contributed with a wicket. Their combined efforts restricted the powerful Stars’ lineup to a run rate of little more than one run per ball.

Bridget Patterson’s Stumpings

Behind the stumps, Bridget Patterson was in the spotlight, with an eventful afternoon. She executed three stumpings, two of which were accomplished without the use of her gloves. Stars’ batters found themselves unlucky as the bails fell while they were adjudged short of their ground.

Adelaide Strikers’ Chase

South African star Laura Wolvaardt, playing her 50th game for the Strikers, couldn’t make a significant impact and was dismissed early by Kim Garth. Captain Tahlia McGrath, on the other hand, looked dangerous from the start, hitting a boundary off the first ball she faced. However, she was soon sent back to the pavilion by Alice Capsey after scoring 10 runs, leaving the Strikers at 2-31.

Mack and Patterson’s Stand

Patterson joined forces with Mack for the third-wicket partnership, and together, they added 54 runs to put the Strikers in a strong position heading into the final overs.

Mack’s Heroics

Katie Mack was the star of the Strikers’ chase, finding the boundary six times in her innings. Her outstanding performance led the Strikers to their second victory, and she climbed the ranks among the leading run-scorers, now sitting just behind Sophie Devine and Grace Harris.

Maddie Penna’s Crucial Role

In the 12th over, Maddie Penna entered the field and played a crucial supporting role. She found boundaries at key moments and ended her innings with 28 runs at a run-a-ball pace, providing hope for the Strikers’ middle-order batting.

Georgia Adams’ Power-Hitting

Fans had the opportunity to witness the power-hitting abilities of English recruit Georgia Adams as she smashed a massive six in the 18th over, securing victory for the Strikers. Although late wickets extended the game to the third-last delivery, Wellington found the rope to seal the win.

Adelaide Strikers’ Upcoming Challenge

The Strikers will continue their journey on the road as they head to Queensland for a showdown against the Hobart Hurricanes on October 27. The game is scheduled to start at 4:10 PM ACDT.

Weber WBBL|09 Standings

Here is Women Big Bash League [ WBBL 2022-23 ] Points Table | WBBL 2023-24 Team Standings & Rankings

Team	M	W	L	T	N/R	NRR	Ded.	PTS
Brisbane Heat Women	3	3	0	0	0	1.109	0	6
Adelaide Strikers Women	3	2	1	0	0	1.17	0	4
Sydney Thunder Women	1	1	0	0	0	2.1	0	2
Melbourne Renegades Women	2	1	1	0	0	1.875	0	2
Perth Scorchers Women	2	1	1	0	0	1.2	0	2
Melbourne Stars Women	3	1	2	0	0	-2.494	0	2
Sydney Sixers Women	3	0	3	0	0	-0.892	0	0
Hobart Hurricanes Women	1	0	1	0	0	-4.9	0	0

(M: Matches played, W: Wins, L: Losses, T: Ties, N/R: No results, NRR: Net Run Rate, Ded.: Deductions, PTS: Total points)