The Hobart Hurricanes delivered an all-round performance to defeat the Melbourne Stars by 81 runs in a rain-affected 32nd match of the Women’s Big Bash League. With Danni Wyatt-Hodge leading the charge with a brilliant 71 off 47 balls, the Hurricanes posted a challenging total of 176/4 in their 17 overs. The Stars’ chase, set at 180, faltered miserably despite a late fight, leaving the Hurricanes victorious. The win highlighted strong performances from both the bat and ball, including a standout 5-wicket haul by Molly Strano, who played a key role in dismantling the Stars’ batting line-up.
WBBL|11: Dominant batting display by Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Wyatt-Hodge’s superb 71 was the cornerstone of the Hurricanes’ innings as they posted a challenging total of 176/4. The early loss of Lizelle Lee (32) was swiftly recovered by Wyatt-Hodge, who struck 9 fours and 1 six in her 47-ball knock. Contributions from Nat Sciver-Brunt (31) and Elyse Villani (23) ensured the Hurricanes kept the scoreboard ticking, while lower-order support and extras helped them reach the revised target of 180 after the rain delay. The Hurricanes’ batting was well-paced and aggressive, ensuring they posted a total that would put pressure on the Stars.
WBBL|11: Molly Strano’s magic and Hobart Hurricanes’ bowling dominates stars
In response, the Stars crumbled under pressure, bowled out for 98 in just 15.5 overs, well short of the revised target. Strano’s remarkable 5-wicket haul (3/16 in 3 overs) played a pivotal role in the Stars’ downfall. Despite a brief resistance from Sasha Moloney (31), the Stars never recovered after early wickets fell in quick succession. The Hurricanes’ bowlers, led by Strano, were clinical, with Linsey Smith and Nicola Carey also playing key roles in restricting the Stars. With key batters like Meg Lanning (9), Annabel Sutherland (11) and Marizanne Kapp (0) falling cheaply, the Stars had no answers to the Hurricanes’ relentless bowling. The victory by 81 runs via the DLS method further cemented the Hurricanes’ dominance in the match.
Total domination by the Hobart Hurricanes as they crush the Melbourne Stars by a massive 81 runs 🔥#WBBL2025 pic.twitter.com/GVft1aRDWz
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