AS-W vs MR-W Highlights for Match 23 of WBBL 2024-25 Â
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Melbourne Renegades secured their fourth win in Women’s Big Bash League 2024-25 to reach second spot after defeating Adelaide Strikers by nine wickets in match 23 at Adelaide. Let look at AS-W vs MR-W Highlights.Â
Chasing a big target of 186 was never a problem for the Renegades, as their in-form top-order batter made the chase a cake walk. Â
It was Adelaide’s fifth defeat of the season, and they remain in last in the WBBL 2024-25 points table, while Renegades moved up to second from third with a win.Â
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Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades Highlights Â
Invited to bat, the Strikers openers provided their side with a solid start with 56-run opening stand in 35 balls before Katie Mack got out for 19 on the final delivery of the powerplay. Â
Smriti Mandhana, who was the aggressor during the opening stand scored a 25-ball 40. Laura Wolvaardt (27) and skipper Tahlia McGrath then added 66 for the third wicket. Â
McGrath’s 49 off 24 during the middle overs, and Orla Prendergast’s 24 at a strike of 200 guided Adelaide Strikers to 185 in 20 overs. Â
Adelaide Strikers’ batting prowess Â
Melbourne Renegades got off to a flying start and recorded 101 for the first wicket before Webb retired hurt at 37. Â
Alice Capsey was out for 4, which was Renegades only dismissal in the match. Hayley Matthews continued to play aggressive cricket from one end and played a sensational knock of 85 not out off 54.Â
While Deandra Dottin, who joined her at the middle after Capsey’s wicket, went on to score 46* off just 18 with the help of seven fours and a maximum, as Renegades chased down the target with nine wickets in hand and 17 balls yet to spare. Â
Skipper Hayley Matthews remained the individual top-scorer in the game with her match-winning 54-ball 85* during the chase, while she bagged two wickets with the ball as well to receive player of the match award.Â
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