WBBL 2024 [WATCH]: Deandra Dottin cleans up Elyse Villani with a spectacular yorker

In a gripping match during the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024, Deandra Dottin showcased her exceptional bowling skills with a breathtaking yorker that dismissed Hobart Hurricanes captain Elyse Villani. This pivotal moment not only highlighted Dottin’s prowess as a bowler but also significantly impacted the match’s outcome, as the Melbourne Renegades secured a 22-run victory over the Hurricanes.

Deandra Dottin’s unplayable yorker to Elyse Villani

The dismissal of Villani came at a critical juncture in the match. On the third ball of the 13th over, with Hobart Hurricanes struggling at 64 for 4 in their chase of a target of 151 runs, Dottin unleashed a searing yorker that was almost impossible to defend. The ball pitched perfectly at the base of Villani’s stumps, crashing into them and sending the bails flying. Villani, who had been holding the innings together with a steady 36 runs off 35 balls, was left stunned as she walked back to the pavilion. This wicket marked Villani as the fifth player to fall in the innings and was instrumental in halting any momentum that Hobart had hoped to build in their chase.

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World Boss bossin’!

Deandra Dottin bowls the Hurricanes skipper – and @RenegadesBBL can smell finals. #WBBL10 pic.twitter.com/qlzlQrUTVk

— Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) November 21, 2024

Melbourne Renegades dominating victory over Hobart Hurricanes

The match concluded with Melbourne Renegades Women defeating Hobart Hurricanes Women by 22 runs. The Renegades posted a competitive total of 150 runs for 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, thanks largely to Georgia Wareham’s impressive innings of 69 runs from just 45 balls. In response, Hobart struggled to build momentum throughout their innings, ultimately managing only 128 runs for 8 wickets.

The Renegades’ innings began shakily, losing early wickets and slumping to 53 for 4 before Wareham and Naomi Stalenberg formed a crucial partnership that steadied the ship. In contrast, Hobart’s chase faltered early on as they lost quick wickets, including Villani’s pivotal dismissal by Dottin. The bowling attack from Hobart proved effective, with Nicole Carey taking three wickets.

As a result, this match not only almost secured a finals berth for the Renegades but also left Hobart’s hopes hanging in the balance as they faced their fifth loss of the season. The Renegades now look forward to potentially being in the semis, while Hobart must regroup and address their batting inconsistencies moving forward in the tournament.