Match Details
Earlier, winning the toss, Melbourne Stars Women chose to bat, and Dunkley's explosive start led them to 41/0 by the end of the powerplay. Dunkley's impressive 37 off 24 balls set the tone, but a run-out dismissed Bouchier at 41. Sutherland's brisk 37 off 21 balls played a crucial role as the Stars reached a competitive total of 156 runs in 20 overs.
The
bowling efforts of Amelia Kerr stood out, claiming 2 wickets for 21 runs in her
initial 4 overs, while Hancock also contributed with a couple of wickets.
Chasing a target of 157, Brisbane Heat Women had a strong start with openers Grace Harris and Georgia Redmayne putting up 36 runs in the initial 4 overs. The duo extended the partnership to 37 before Harris departed at 15.
Amelia Kerr joined Redmayne, adding 33 runs for the second wicket. Redmayne's innings concluded at 32. Mignon du Preez and Kerr contributed in the middle overs, but skipper Sutherland's crucial wicket of Kerr at 36 disrupted their momentum.
They finished at 141/7 in 20 overs, falling short by 15 runs. Sophie Day impressed with 3 wickets, and skipper Sutherland claimed a couple for Melbourne Stars.
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28 yrs
Best
40