The 41st Match of the Weber WBBL 07 was a Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers encounter played on Thursday, 11 November 2021 at the Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide, Australia.
Also known as the 2021–22 Women’s Big Bash League, is in its seventh season. And is being played from 14th October to 27th November 2021, with eight teams and a total of 59 matches.
Line-Up for Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers – WBBL 07
Thunder XI: Smriti Mandhana, Tahlia Wilson (wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Deepti Sharma, Samy-Jo Johnson, Anika Learoyd, Hannah Darlington (c), Issy Wong, Lauren Smith, Kate Peterson, Sam Bates#WBBL07
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 11, 2021
Perth Scorchers Women won the toss and elected to bat.
Perth Scorchers Innings
Lost an early wicket, as Skipper Sophie Devine was bowled out by Sammy-Jo Johnson. Perth Scorchers was 18/1 in 2.6 overs.
Meanwhile, a short 31 Run Partnership was made between Beth Mooney and Chloe Piparo. But just after the powerplay ended, Chloe Piparo departs and Perth Scorchers were at 49/2 (6.3 overs).
However, great innings by both Beth Mooney & Chamari Atapattu as they formed a 135 Run Partnership. Leads to bring up a good total for their team.
As Mooney’s 83* (off 53 balls) had 13 Fours being hit and Atapattu’s 70* (off 42 balls) remained unbeaten, puts up 184/2 (20 overs) on the board for Perth Scorchers.
Sydney Thunder’s Target is 185 Runs
For Sydney Thunder, Captain Hannah Darlington has been promoted up the order to open the innings with Smriti Mandhana. However, it doesn’t work as Darlington was dismissed in the 3rd bowl itself. Sydney Thunder was 5/1 (0.3 overs).
Meanwhile, the rain stopped the play. At the moment, the score was 21/1 (2.3 overs). Unfortunately, the Match was Abandoned.
Hence, for the Sydney Thunder, Smriti Mandhana on 12* (off 8 balls) and Phoebe Litchfield on 3* (off 5 balls) remained unbeaten.
As a result, there was No Result – as the Match was Abandoned due to Rain.
Match abandoned in Adelaide 🥶☹️
Fingers crossed we can have a crack at the Melbourne Derby a bit later on! #WBBL07 pic.twitter.com/PEl8JPZgEr
— Weber Women's Big Bash League (@WBBL) November 11, 2021
