Meg Lanning turned back the clock with a breathtaking century as she single-handedly stole the show in Match 17 of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025. Playing for the Melbourne Stars, the legendary batter produced one of the finest innings of the season, lighting up the North Sydney Oval and sending fans into a frenzy with her stroke-filled masterpiece.
Meg Lanning’s majestic ton stuns the crowd
North Sydney Oval witnessed a special moment when Lanning, known for her consistency and class, reached her second WBBL century. The landmark came on the first ball of the 16th over, when Mady Villiers delivered a full-length ball that Lanning stroked to long-off for a single. Though the celebration that followed was composed and graceful, the response around the ground was anything but.
Her teammates rose to their feet to give her a standing ovation, while the crowd erupted in appreciation for a champion who continues to redefine standards in women’s cricket. Lanning acknowledged the applause with her trademark calmness, but the sparkle in her eyes showed just how much the moment meant.
A batting exhibition for the ages
Lanning’s incredible knock of 135 off just 74 deliveries, studded with 22 fours and 4 sixes, was a blend of elegance, power, and precision. Her timing was flawless from the outset, threading gaps, punishing loose deliveries, and rotating strike smartly to maintain momentum.
The Melbourne Stars innings revolved entirely around her as she dictated the tempo, accelerating effortlessly through the middle overs. Every boundary she struck seemed to raise the excitement levels of the crowd, reaffirming her status as one of the greatest batters in the women’s game.
Rhys McKenna provides strong support
While Lanning dominated the headlines, young Rhys McKenna played a valuable supporting role with a composed 50 off 34 balls. Her innings allowed the Stars to keep the score moving at a brisk pace and ensured that the pressure remained on the Sixers bowlers throughout.
The duo’s partnership laid a perfect platform for a massive total, enabling the Stars to end with a commanding 219/4 in 20 overs—one of the highest totals of the season.
Here’s how fans reacted:
One of the best we’ve ever seen!
Meg Lanning has her second BIG BASH CENTURY! #WBBL11 pic.twitter.com/MpHnBpoKLq
— Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) November 20, 2025
MEG LANNING HAMMERED 135 (74) IN THE WBBL.
– What a statement ahead of the WPL auction. pic.twitter.com/8q5ArDnct0
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 20, 2025
Incredible.#WBBL11 https://t.co/n3YFSGLp2q pic.twitter.com/JozeQCDM5A
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) November 20, 2025
2️⃣nd WBBL Hundred 💯#WBBL #MegLanning pic.twitter.com/F8rjWYcgUD
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) November 20, 2025
Meg Lanning scored second Century in WBBL today :
She still got it and continues to show why she’s one of the greatest to ever do it ❤️🔥👑#RCB #WBBL #PlayBold
pic.twitter.com/kO9gVaD8Bc— ᴅᴋ (@coach_dk19) November 20, 2025
Meg Lanning is ready for the WPL auction! 🔥
— Asli BCCI Women (@AsliBCCIWomen1) November 20, 2025
https://twitter.com/Jeetv27WC/status/1991434684560208273
Ma’am Meg Lanning… 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/bAmzPJRAHV
— Hetaxi (@Hetaxi_) November 20, 2025
This batting display from Meg Lanning is as good as you will see in any form of men’s or women’s cricket. #WBBL
— H.E. Pennypacker (@TheEducatedEel) November 20, 2025
There are very few players I enjoy watching more than Meg Lanning. Elite viewing.
— Tom O’Neil (@thomasjameoneil) November 20, 2025
Meg Lanning has put on a clinic at North Sydney. She still has the best technique of any batter in Australia-male or female #WBBL11
— Brett Moorgas (@BrettMoorgas) November 20, 2025
If getting released from DC, brought this beast out in Meg Lanning, I’m happy she got released! 🙏
— PouLaMi (@Crictopher17) November 20, 2025
What an extraordinary achievement! Meg Lanning scores her second Big Bash century,
a truly inspiring display of skill and determination! 🏏👏💥#WBBL11 pic.twitter.com/ujwnOR2gEX— Jitendra Kumar (@jitenda60203698) November 20, 2025
Meg Lanning showing again how dumb it was to release her in WPL.
— Majnu (@letsplaybeach) November 20, 2025
Meg Lanning you are the ultimate star… what a performance!! 🤩 #WBBL11
— ❤️ᖇ🖤 (@Bombergrl2000) November 20, 2025
Looks like that DC fuck up has got the beast meg lanning out in the middle. Not that she wasn’t an attacking batter but now there’s more sting in her shots.#WBBL
— Meowwtivator🇮🇳 (@TessaractGaming) November 20, 2025
Meg Lanning 👏👏
— Pete Wargent (@PeteWargent) November 20, 2025
Meg Lanning silencing her critics who were calling her finished and past her prime. Easily the best batting performance of WBBL11
— Jahannum Ki Rani (@zainabhumain) November 20, 2025
🚨 MEG LANNING SMASHED A MARVELOUS HUNDRED IN THIS WBBL 🚨
– The GOAT of Women’s Cricket. 🐐
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) November 20, 2025
Meg Lanning batting masterclass at North Sydney Oval tonight. She fell 1 run short of equalling the highest ever score in the @WBBL
This league is fantastic to watch #WBBL— PiesMag (@PiesMag) November 20, 2025
MEG LANNING, You Superstar!!!
Even after taking retirement from Int. Cricket, she has still got it.
Won’t be surprised if she gets highest bids among the recent quicks in WPL Auction!
— Paridhi Srivastava🏏⚽ (@BeingKohlicious) November 20, 2025
Witnessed HISTORY at North Sydney Oval. Meg Lanning = Megastar mode ON! 🤯🔥 #WBBL11 pic.twitter.com/D6NVcywGQZ
— Fan (@ayush9196) November 20, 2025
Meg lanning reminding @DelhiCapitals their mistake in every inning..#IPLAuction https://t.co/Kjyp7BqHrw
— Abdkohli11 (@abdkohli11) November 20, 2025
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