Unfortunately, rain spoiled much of the high-voltage action in the Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers match of WBBL 2025 at Junction Oval. Before the downpour, Meg Lanning made a stellar return to the Women’s Big Bash League with a fluent 60 off 41 balls, including nine boundaries and a six.
She was ably supported by Annabel Sutherland, who remained unbeaten on 54 from 39 deliveries, while Danielle Gibson chipped in with a quick-fire 31 off just 15 balls. The Stars capitalised on their solid start to post an imposing total of 184 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs after being sent in to bat.
Amanda-Jade Wellington Shines with the Ball
Once again, the best bowler for the Adelaide Strikers was Amanda-Jade Wellington. The leg-spinner bowled a very tidy spell, taking 2 for 20 and slowing the Stars’ scoring rate during the middle overs.
In the end, the Stars’ attacking batting meant they had a healthy score on the board despite Wellington’s good bowling.
Rain Disrupts Strikers’ Chase
Chasing 185 to win, the Adelaide Strikers had a cautious start to their innings before the rain intervened. Marizanne Kapp provided an early strike for the Stars, knocking over Tammy Beaumont for a second-ball duck.
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The pairing of Laura Wolvaardt and Madeline Penna then steadied the innings as the score moved to 32/1 in 4.2 overs. Unfortunately, the rain persisted throughout and no further play was possible, forcing the umpires to call the match a No Result.
WBBL 2025 Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers Brief Scores
Melbourne Stars: 184/5 in 20 overs (Meg Lanning 60, Annabel Sutherland 54*; Amanda-Jade Wellington 2/20) Adelaide Strikers: 32/1 in 4.2 overs (Madeline Penna 22*) Result: No Result due to rain
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