WBBL Hobrat Hurricanes women vs Brisbane Heat women at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney , Hobrat Hurricanes convincing 16 runs victory over Brisbane Heat in a rain interrupted game, Lizelle Lee and Danielle Waytt Hodge guide Hurricane 3rd win , while Brisbane Heat yet to find first win in competition.
After winning the toss and Brisbane Heat women opted to bowl first, Hurricanes openers gave steady Starts, in 5.2 overs match stopped due to rain at this time 44/0 , Rain forcing t the match to be reduced to 12 overs per side under the DLS method, after resume game Lee and Waytt shows her inten to make quick runs, both rotating the strike smartly and punishing losse deliveries together added 109 run , while Danielle Waytt Hodge played fluent Knock 44 runs off 26 balls with the help of 5 fours and 2 sixes, and Lizelle Lee composed and anchor the innings played unbeaten 59 off 45 runs knock, featuring 6 boundaries and 3 sixes, while Nicola carey steady on 2.
Hobrat Hurricanes women managed 114/1 in 12 overs.
Jess Jonassen was only bowler who picked up wicket 1/12 in 3 overs.
Chasing 125 as per DLS method, Brisbane Heat got shyky start when Nat Sciver Brunt removed Charli knott on 5 while Jemimah Rodrigues fluent innings 20 off 12 delivery and Jess Jonassen 18 off 13 balls, meanwhile Grace Harris fighting innings but mounting pressure of run rate she dismissed on 28 off 21 balls with the help of 5 boundaries, Nadine De Klerk played quick fire knock 15 runs off just 6 deliveries ,but it not enough , managed 108/9 in 12 overs,Brisbane Heat fall short 16 runs and third consecutive defeat in tournament.
For Horbat Hurricanes Nicola Carey was stand out performer took 2/10 in 2 overs, while Heather Graham and Molly Strano also chipped with 2 wickets and Nat Sciver Brunt and Lauren Smith got 1 wicket each.
WBBL Hobrat Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat Match summary
Toss: Brisbane Heat women won the toss and Opted to bowl first
Hobrat Hurricanes women innings: 114/1 in 12 overs
Top performer: Lizelle Lee 59 runs off 45 deliveries , Jess Jonassen 1/12 in 3 overs
Brisbane Heat women innings: 108/9 in 12 overs
Top performer: Grace Harris 28 runs off 21 balls, Nicola carey 2/10 in 2 overs
Result: Brisbane Heat women won by 16 runs (DLS method)
Player of the match: Lizelle Lee 59 off 45 deliveries