Match 11 of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024 witnessed a captivating contest between the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades at Melbourne. Batting first, the Scorchers set a competitive total of 140 runs in 19.4 overs, thanks to a robust start by Beth Mooney and late-order fireworks by Alana King. However, the Renegades, led by a stellar all-around display from Hayley Matthews, chased down the target effectively to claim a six-wicket victory with 14 balls to spare.

Perth Scorchers’ innings: Beth Mooney’s start and Sophie Molineux’s magic

Opening the innings, Mooney laid a strong foundation for the Scorchers with a brisk 36 off 25 balls, showcasing her class with five boundaries and a six. Mooney’s innings was brought to an end by an outstanding catch from Alice Capsey, putting pressure on the incoming batters. Sophie Devine, captaining the side, struggled to find rhythm and scored 22 off 23 balls before falling victim to Georgia Wareham’s clever bowling.

The middle order of the Scorchers faltered, with Dayalan Hemalatha and Amy Jones contributing just 13 and 7 runs respectively. The innings was revived by a late surge from King, whose explosive 26 off 15 balls featured three towering sixes. Sophie Molineux was the standout bowler for the Renegades, delivering a match-defining spell of 4/21, effectively dismantling the Scorchers’ lower order and limiting their total to 140.

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Melbourne Renegades’ chase: Hayley Matthews’ dominance and Georgia Wareham’s composure

In pursuit of 141, the Renegades executed their chase with precision, anchored by an electrifying innings from Matthews. Matthews scored 41 from 27 balls, mixing aggressive strokes with calculated shots to put the Renegades in control. Her dual contribution, including bowling figures of 2/21, made her a deserving Player of the Match.

Despite minor stumbles in the middle order, the Renegades maintained a solid run rate. Wareham played a crucial role with a composed 33 not out, guiding the team to victory. The Renegades reached 145/4 in 17.4 overs, showcasing their depth and composure under pressure to seal a comfortable win by six wickets.

Never in doubt! Renegades win their first game for #WBBL10 💥 pic.twitter.com/DI5nYAXqBb

— Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) November 2, 2024

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