Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers: Sydney Thunder finally sparked their WBBL campaign into action with a commanding nine-wicket win against the Perth Scorchers in a crucial clash at Drummoyne Oval. Staying seventh on the ladder despite the convincing victory, the Thunder are back in the mix with a must-win match scheduled next against Brisbane.
Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers: Wilson and Litchfield Lead the Charge
Chasing 151, the Thunder cruised home with ten balls to spare after an outstanding batting display.
Tahlia Wilson anchored the innings with a composed 55 off 44*, her third career WBBL fifty.
Phoebe Litchfield sealed a win in style, muscling a six to get to her half-century in just 35 balls.
Georgia Voll also contributed with some early momentum, an aggressive 43 from 31.
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Wilson survived an early reprieve when dropped on five by Freya Kemp – an error the Scorchers would come to regret. Once settled, she shifted gears after Voll’s dismissal, taking command of the chase with precision.
Katie Mack Shines but Lacks Support
Earlier in the game, Perth opener Katie Mack had threatened to take the game away from Sydney when she was dropped first ball off Heather Knight. She made a brilliant 79, driving fluently through the covers and punishing anything short.
Despite being signed to strengthen the batting around Beth Mooney, Mack ended up carrying the Scorchers’ innings almost single-handedly.
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However, the rest of the batting order struggled:
No other player reached 20.
Run-out of Freya Kemp and lbw of Paige Schofield in the same over arrested momentum
The Scorchers limped to 150 for 7, a total that never seemed enough once Thunder’s top order settled.
Thunder Regain Momentum in WBBL This performance now marks the turning point in the rivalry between Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers this season. It is clinical batting and a disciplined approach that have revived the hopes of Thunder, while the Scorchers will need to regroup fast after failing to capitalise on Mack’s standout knock.
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