Sydney Sixers Women v Melbourne Stars Women, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 34th Match, Women's Big Bash League, 2025

Women's Big Bash League 34th Match: Sydney Sixers Women v Melbourne Stars Women at Sydney, December 03, 2025

Sydney Sixers Women

SS-W

164/5 (20)

Melbourne Stars Women

MS-W

148/8 (20)

Finished

SS-W won by 16 runs

Sydney Sixers Women InningSS-W Inning164/5 (20 ov)

Melbourne Stars Women InningMS-W Inning148/8 (20 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Lauren Cheatle to Meg Lanning, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.

0.2

Rhys McKenna lbw b L Cheatle 0 (1) Lauren Cheatle to Rhys McKenna, no run, lbw b L Cheatle, Out LBW !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Rhys McKenna hangs in the crease, takes a big risk to chunk it away, but unfortunately, mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, and Lauren Cheatle appeals for an LBW, which is given by the umpire. Rhys McKenna has to go back.

0.3

Lauren Cheatle to Amy Jones, 2 runs, Amy Jones hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

0.4

Lauren Cheatle to Amy Jones, 1 run, Amy Jones hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

0.5

Lauren Cheatle to Meg Lanning, 1 run, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

0.6

Lauren Cheatle to Amy Jones, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Amy Jones hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

End of over 1 (9 runs)

Amy Jones 7 (3)

Meg Lanning 2 (2)

Melbourne Stars Women 9/1

Lauren Cheatle 1-0-9-1

1wd

1.1

Maitlan Brown to Meg Lanning, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the leg stump, Maitlan Brown has sent that one, way down the leg side. The umpire signals it wide.

1.1

Maitlan Brown to Meg Lanning, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1.2

Maitlan Brown to Meg Lanning, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.

1.3

Amy Jones lbw b MJ Brown 7 (4) Maitlan Brown to Amy Jones, no run, lbw b MJ Brown, Out LBW !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Amy Jones hangs in the crease, strives to play it across the bat but fails to connect and ball strikes the pad, leading to an LBW appeal by Maitlan Brown, which is accepted by the umpire, resulting in Amy Jones dismissal.

1.4

Maitlan Brown to Annabel Sutherland, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, and Annabel Sutherland hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

1.5

Maitlan Brown to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run, Annabel Sutherland goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

1wd

1.6

Maitlan Brown to Meg Lanning, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball yorker on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Meg Lanning with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

1.6

Maitlan Brown to Meg Lanning, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

End of over 2 (4 runs)

Meg Lanning 3 (5)

Annabel Sutherland 1 (2)

Melbourne Stars Women 13/2

Maitlan Brown 1-0-4-1

Lauren Cheatle 1-0-9-1

2.1

Lauren Cheatle to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays pull, towards the deep square leg for 1 run.

2.2

Lauren Cheatle to Meg Lanning, 1 run, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

2.3

Lauren Cheatle to Annabel Sutherland, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Annabel Sutherland hangs in the crease and dabs drive with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

2.4

Lauren Cheatle to Annabel Sutherland, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Lauren Cheatle sends down a sharp delivery, Annabel Sutherland goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

2.5

Lauren Cheatle to Annabel Sutherland, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Annabel Sutherland hangs in the crease and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

2.6

Lauren Cheatle to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Annabel Sutherland hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 3 (3 runs)

Annabel Sutherland 3 (7)

Meg Lanning 4 (6)

Melbourne Stars Women 16/2

Lauren Cheatle 2-0-12-1

Maitlan Brown 1-0-4-1

1wd

3.1

Maitlan Brown to Annabel Sutherland, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the leg stump, Maitlan Brown has sent that one, way down the leg side. The umpire signals it wide.

3.1

Maitlan Brown to Annabel Sutherland, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the stumps, Annabel Sutherland hangs in the crease and strives to hit drive, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

3.2

Maitlan Brown to Annabel Sutherland, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Annabel Sutherland hangs in the crease, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

3.3

Maitlan Brown to Annabel Sutherland, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Annabel Sutherland hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

3.4

Maitlan Brown to Annabel Sutherland, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Annabel Sutherland hangs in the crease, it to the deep fine leg, races away and finds the boundary.

3.5

Maitlan Brown to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run, Annabel Sutherland hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid on for 1 run.

3.6

Maitlan Brown to Meg Lanning, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Meg Lanning goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

End of over 4 (6 runs)

Meg Lanning 4 (7)

Annabel Sutherland 8 (12)

Melbourne Stars Women 22/2

Maitlan Brown 2-0-10-1

Lauren Cheatle 2-0-12-1

4.1

Amelia Kerr to Annabel Sutherland, 2 runs, legbreak, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays ramp shot, towards the deep fine leg for 2 runs.

4.2

Amelia Kerr to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run, Annabel Sutherland hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

4.3

Amelia Kerr to Meg Lanning, 2 runs, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

4.4

Amelia Kerr to Meg Lanning, 1 run, Amelia Kerr delivers legbreak at good length, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

4.5

Amelia Kerr to Annabel Sutherland, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Annabel Sutherland hangs in the crease and slash cut towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

4.6

Annabel Sutherland c L Cheatle b AC Kerr 11 (16) Amelia Kerr to Annabel Sutherland, no run, c L Cheatle b AC Kerr, Caught out !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Annabel Sutherland goes forward, takes a big risk by attempting inside out shot towards long off, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Lauren Cheatle, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Annabel Sutherland.

End of over 5 (6 runs)

Annabel Sutherland 11 (16)

Meg Lanning 7 (9)

Melbourne Stars Women 28/3

Amelia Kerr 1-0-6-1

Maitlan Brown 2-0-10-1

5.1

Ashleigh Gardner to Meg Lanning, 1 run, Ashleigh Gardner delivers off break ball at good length, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short fine leg for 1 run.

5.2

Ashleigh Gardner to Maia Bouchier, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.

5.3

Meg Lanning lbw b A Gardner 8 (11) Ashleigh Gardner to Meg Lanning, no run, lbw b A Gardner, Out LBW !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease, swings the bat but mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, prompting an LBW appeal from Ashleigh Gardner, and Umpire gives it out ! Meg Lanning has to depart.

5.4

Ashleigh Gardner to Kim Garth, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Kim Garth hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.

5.5

Ashleigh Gardner to Kim Garth, 1 run, Kim Garth hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

5.6

Ashleigh Gardner to Maia Bouchier, 1 run, Ashleigh Gardner delivers top spinner at full length, Maia Bouchier goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Maia Bouchier to just 1 run.

End of over 6 (4 runs)

Maia Bouchier 2 (2)

Kim Garth 1 (2)

Melbourne Stars Women 32/4

Ashleigh Gardner 1-0-4-1

Amelia Kerr 1-0-6-1

6.1

Amelia Kerr to Maia Bouchier, 1 run, Amelia Kerr delivers legbreak at full length, Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.

1lb

6.2

Amelia Kerr to Kim Garth, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Kim Garth hangs in the crease, aims to slam ramp shot, but deflect off the pads, and batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.

6.3

Amelia Kerr to Maia Bouchier, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump. Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

6.4

Amelia Kerr to Maia Bouchier, 1 run, Maia Bouchier goes back to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

6.5

Amelia Kerr to Kim Garth, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Kim Garth hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

6.6

Amelia Kerr to Kim Garth, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Kim Garth hangs in the crease, trying to hit sweep, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

End of over 7 (7 runs)

Kim Garth 1 (5)

Maia Bouchier 8 (5)

Melbourne Stars Women 39/4

Amelia Kerr 2-0-12-1

Ashleigh Gardner 1-0-4-1

7.1

Ashleigh Gardner to Maia Bouchier, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

7.2

Ashleigh Gardner to Maia Bouchier, 1 run, Ashleigh Gardner delivers off break ball at full length, Maia Bouchier goes back and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Maia Bouchier to just 1 run.

7.3

Ashleigh Gardner to Kim Garth, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Kim Garth goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards mid on for 1 run.

7.4

Ashleigh Gardner to Maia Bouchier, 1 run, arm ball, good length, on the stumps, goes back, plays pull, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.

7.5

Ashleigh Gardner to Kim Garth, 1 run, Kim Garth hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sweep off an top spinner delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.

7.6

Ashleigh Gardner to Maia Bouchier, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Maia Bouchier goes forward and caresses inside out shot to deep cover, it raced away to the fence for four.

End of over 8 (8 runs)

Maia Bouchier 14 (9)

Kim Garth 3 (7)

Melbourne Stars Women 47/4

Ashleigh Gardner 2-0-12-1

Amelia Kerr 2-0-12-1

8.1

Caoimhe Bray to Kim Garth, 1 run, Kim Garth hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

8.2

Caoimhe Bray to Maia Bouchier, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

8.3

Caoimhe Bray to Kim Garth, 1 run, Kim Garth hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

8.4

Caoimhe Bray to Maia Bouchier, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Maia Bouchier goes forward and caresses pull to deep mid wicket, it raced away to the fence for four.

8.5

Caoimhe Bray to Maia Bouchier, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays drive, towards the deep cover for 1 run.

8.6

Caoimhe Bray to Kim Garth, 1 run, Caoimhe Bray delivers fast ball at full length, Kim Garth hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short cover, limits Kim Garth to just 1 run.

End of over 9 (9 runs)

Kim Garth 6 (10)

Maia Bouchier 20 (12)

Melbourne Stars Women 56/4

Caoimhe Bray 1-0-9-0

Ashleigh Gardner 2-0-12-1

9.1

Mady Villiers to Kim Garth, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Kim Garth hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

9.2

Mady Villiers to Maia Bouchier, 1 run, Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.

9.3

Mady Villiers to Kim Garth, 1 run, Kim Garth goes back to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

9.4

Mady Villiers to Maia Bouchier, 1 run, Mady Villiers delivers off break ball at full length, Maia Bouchier goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.

9.5

Mady Villiers to Kim Garth, 1 run, Kim Garth hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

9.6

Mady Villiers to Maia Bouchier, 1 run, arm ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.

End of over 10 (6 runs)

Maia Bouchier 23 (15)

Kim Garth 9 (13)

Melbourne Stars Women 62/4

Mady Villiers 1-0-6-0

Caoimhe Bray 1-0-9-0

10.1

Amelia Kerr to Maia Bouchier, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Maia Bouchier goes back, tucks cut toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

10.2

Amelia Kerr to Maia Bouchier, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

10.3

Amelia Kerr to Maia Bouchier, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease to make a confident sloge sweep, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

10.4

Amelia Kerr to Kim Garth, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Kim Garth hangs in the crease and slash push towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

10.5

Amelia Kerr to Kim Garth, 1 run, legbreak, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays ramp shot, towards the deep fine leg for 1 run.

10.6

Amelia Kerr to Maia Bouchier, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Maia Bouchier goes back, tucks pull toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

End of over 11 (2 runs)

Maia Bouchier 24 (19)

Kim Garth 10 (15)

Melbourne Stars Women 64/4

Amelia Kerr 3-0-14-1

Mady Villiers 1-0-6-0

11.1

Mady Villiers to Kim Garth, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays flick shot, towards the deep square leg for 1 run.

11.2

Mady Villiers to Maia Bouchier, 1 run, Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

11.3

Mady Villiers to Kim Garth, Four, Four !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Kim Garth hangs in the crease and caresses sweep to deep square leg, it raced away to the fence for four.

11.4

11.5

Mady Villiers to Maia Bouchier, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Maia Bouchier goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.

11.6

Mady Villiers to Kim Garth, 1 run, Mady Villiers delivers arm ball at fulltoss, Kim Garth goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Kim Garth to just 1 run.

End of over 12 (9 runs)

Kim Garth 17 (19)

Maia Bouchier 26 (21)

Melbourne Stars Women 73/4

Mady Villiers 2-0-15-0

Amelia Kerr 3-0-14-1

12.1

Caoimhe Bray to Kim Garth, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Kim Garth goes forward, plays it with soft hands towards mid on, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

1lb

12.2

Caoimhe Bray to Kim Garth, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kim Garth hangs in the crease, swats flick shot, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.

12.3

Caoimhe Bray to Maia Bouchier, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Maia Bouchier elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to long off region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

12.4

Caoimhe Bray to Maia Bouchier, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

12.5

Caoimhe Bray to Maia Bouchier, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Maia Bouchier goes forward, it to the deep mid wicket, races away and finds the boundary.

12.6

Caoimhe Bray to Maia Bouchier, 1 run, Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

End of over 13 (10 runs)

Maia Bouchier 35 (25)

Kim Garth 17 (21)

Melbourne Stars Women 83/4

Caoimhe Bray 2-0-18-0

Mady Villiers 2-0-15-0

13.1

Maitlan Brown to Maia Bouchier, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Maia Bouchier goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

13.2

Maitlan Brown to Maia Bouchier, no run, Dot Ball !! slower ball, yorker, on the off stump, and Maia Bouchier hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

13.3

Maitlan Brown to Maia Bouchier, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease and caresses hook to deep square leg, it raced away to the fence for four.

13.4

Maitlan Brown to Maia Bouchier, 2 runs, Maitlan Brown delivers fast ball at full length, Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep square leg, limits Maia Bouchier to just 2 runs.

13.5

Maitlan Brown to Maia Bouchier, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Maia Bouchier goes back, hits inside out shot in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

13.6

Maitlan Brown to Maia Bouchier, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 14 (11 runs)

Maia Bouchier 46 (31)

Kim Garth 17 (21)

Melbourne Stars Women 94/4

Maitlan Brown 3-0-21-1

Caoimhe Bray 2-0-18-0

14.1

Lauren Cheatle to Maia Bouchier, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the leg stump, Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!

14.2

Lauren Cheatle to Maia Bouchier, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease and caresses cut to deep point, it raced away to the fence for four.

14.3

Lauren Cheatle to Maia Bouchier, Four, Four !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps. Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

14.4

Lauren Cheatle to Maia Bouchier, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease and caresses sweep to deep square leg, it raced away to the fence for four.

14.5

Lauren Cheatle to Maia Bouchier, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, and Maia Bouchier hangs on and tries to hit reverse sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

14.6

Lauren Cheatle to Maia Bouchier, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 15 (18 runs)

Maia Bouchier 64 (37)

Kim Garth 17 (21)

Melbourne Stars Women 112/4

Lauren Cheatle 3-0-30-1

Maitlan Brown 3-0-21-1

15.1

Kim Garth c EA Burns b A Gardner 17 (22) Ashleigh Gardner to Kim Garth, no run, c EA Burns b A Gardner, Caught out!! off break ball full length on the off stump, Kim Garth goes forward to take the gamble with drive towards short cover, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Erin Burns. Leading to a soft dismissal.

15.2

Ashleigh Gardner to Danielle Gibson, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, Danielle Gibson goes back and caresses pull to deep fine leg, it raced away to the fence for four.

15.3

Ashleigh Gardner to Danielle Gibson, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Danielle Gibson hangs in the crease and strives to hit push, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

15.4

Ashleigh Gardner to Danielle Gibson, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Danielle Gibson hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

15.5

Ashleigh Gardner to Danielle Gibson, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Danielle Gibson elegantly goes back into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep fine leg region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

15.6

Ashleigh Gardner to Danielle Gibson, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Danielle Gibson hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards mid on for 1 run.

End of over 16 (9 runs)

Danielle Gibson 9 (5)

Maia Bouchier 64 (37)

Melbourne Stars Women 121/5

Ashleigh Gardner 3-0-21-2

Lauren Cheatle 3-0-30-1

16.1

Amelia Kerr to Danielle Gibson, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Danielle Gibson hangs in the crease, plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

16.2

Amelia Kerr to Danielle Gibson, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Danielle Gibson hangs in the crease to make a confident sweep, sending the ball towards mid on for 1 run.

16.3

Amelia Kerr to Maia Bouchier, 2 runs, Amelia Kerr delivers legbreak at full length, Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Maia Bouchier to just 2 runs.

16.4

Amelia Kerr to Maia Bouchier, 1 run, Amelia Kerr delivers slider at full length, Maia Bouchier goes back and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep square leg, limits Maia Bouchier to just 1 run.

16.5

Amelia Kerr to Danielle Gibson, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the off stump, Danielle Gibson hangs in the crease and slash cut towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

16.6

Amelia Kerr to Danielle Gibson, 1 run, Amelia Kerr delivers flipper at full length, Danielle Gibson hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Danielle Gibson to just 1 run.

End of over 17 (9 runs)

Danielle Gibson 15 (9)

Maia Bouchier 67 (39)

Melbourne Stars Women 130/5

Amelia Kerr 4-0-23-1

Ashleigh Gardner 3-0-21-2

17.1

Mady Villiers to Danielle Gibson, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes back, plays pull, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.

17.2

Maia Bouchier c L Cheatle b MK Villiers 67 (40) Mady Villiers to Maia Bouchier, no run, c L Cheatle b MK Villiers, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting drive towards short cover, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Lauren Cheatle, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Maia Bouchier.

17.3

Mady Villiers to Sasha Maloney, 1 run, Mady Villiers delivers top spinner at full length, Sasha Maloney hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

17.4

Mady Villiers to Danielle Gibson, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, Danielle Gibson goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

17.5

Mady Villiers to Sasha Maloney, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, and Sasha Maloney hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

17.6

Mady Villiers to Sasha Maloney, 1 run, Mady Villiers delivers top spinner at full length, Sasha Maloney goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the mid on, limits Sasha Maloney to just 1 run.

End of over 18 (4 runs)

Sasha Maloney 2 (3)

Danielle Gibson 17 (11)

Melbourne Stars Women 134/6

Mady Villiers 3-0-19-1

Amelia Kerr 4-0-23-1

18.1

Maitlan Brown to Sasha Maloney, 2 runs, Sasha Maloney hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.

18.2

Maitlan Brown to Sasha Maloney, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Sasha Maloney hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

18.3

Maitlan Brown to Sasha Maloney, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Sasha Maloney hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards deep square leg for 1 run.

18.4

Maitlan Brown to Danielle Gibson, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Maitlan Brown bowls a sharp delivery, and Danielle Gibson goes back to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

18.5

Danielle Gibson c AC Kerr b MJ Brown 17 (13) Maitlan Brown to Danielle Gibson, no run, c AC Kerr b MJ Brown, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, An unsuccessful attempt by Danielle Gibson who goes forward to play it towards deep cover that goes straight to Amelia Kerr, who makes the catch for Danielle Gibson's dismissal.

18.6

Maitlan Brown to Georgia Prestwidge, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Georgia Prestwidge hangs in the crease to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

End of over 19 (4 runs)

Georgia Prestwidge 1 (1)

Sasha Maloney 5 (6)

Melbourne Stars Women 138/7

Maitlan Brown 4-0-25-2

Mady Villiers 3-0-19-1

19.1

Ashleigh Gardner to Georgia Prestwidge, 2 runs, Georgia Prestwidge hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

19.2

Georgia Prestwidge c L Cheatle b A Gardner 3 (3) Ashleigh Gardner to Georgia Prestwidge, no run, c L Cheatle b A Gardner, Caught out!! off break ball full length on the off stump, Georgia Prestwidge goes forward to take the gamble with inside out shot towards deep cover, edged!! and expertly caught by Lauren Cheatle. Leading to a soft dismissal.

19.3

Ashleigh Gardner to Maisy Gibson, 1 run, arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Maisy Gibson hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

19.4

Ashleigh Gardner to Sasha Maloney, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Sasha Maloney hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep cover for 2 runs.

19.5

Ashleigh Gardner to Sasha Maloney, Four, Four !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps. Sasha Maloney hangs in the crease, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

19.6

Ashleigh Gardner to Sasha Maloney, 1 run, Ashleigh Gardner delivers arm ball at full length, Sasha Maloney hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long off, limits Sasha Maloney to just 1 run.

End of over 20 (10 runs)

Sasha Maloney 12 (9)

Maisy Gibson 1 (1)

Melbourne Stars Women 148/8

Ashleigh Gardner 4-0-31-3

Maitlan Brown 4-0-25-2

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