A record breaking century from meg lanning And played a strong innings of four wickets kim garth Led Melbourne Stars to a dominant win over Sydney Sixers in Match 17 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 At North Sydney Oval. The Stars put in a complete performance, first posting a huge score and then demolishing the Sixers’ batting line-up to seal a spectacular win.
Meg Lanning leads Melbourne Stars to huge score
Thanks to a breathtaking innings from former Australian captain Lanning, Melbourne Stars scored a mammoth score of 219/4 in 20 overs. The right-handed batsman gave a masterclass in strokeplay and scored 135 runs in just 74 balls with the help of 22 fours and 4 sixes. From the moment she walked in, Lanning looked in supreme form, dominating every bowler and whipping the North Sydney Oval crowd into a frenzy with her fluent stroke-making.
Lanning got strong support Rhys McKennaWho played a brilliant second innings by scoring 50 runs in 34 balls. Their powerful partnership helped the Stars maintain the momentum throughout the innings, ensuring the Sixers chased down a big target.
Rain drama and revised chase unravel Sydney Sixers
Sydney Sixers’ response started very poorly and were reduced to 21/4 inside the first four overs. Their top order crumbled under pressure as the Stars bowlers kept the lines tight and the fielders backed them up with pacey efforts.
As the fall began, rain interrupted play for a while. After the break, the match was reduced to 10 overs with a revised target of 154, meaning the Sixers needed an impossible 133 runs from the remaining six overs. The equation became even tighter, leaving the Sixers with the daunting task of getting all out from the very first ball.
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However, the pursuit never succeeded. Disciplined bowling coupled with the pressure of a DLS-adjusted target further weakened the Sixers. He was eventually bowled out for just 42 runs in 7.4 overs, completing a forgettable performance with the bat.
Kim Garth shines with sensational magic
Irish-born fast bowler Garth delivered one of the finest spells of the tournament, finishing with astonishing figures of 4/3 from just two overs, including a maiden. He took advantage of the conditions expertly, turning the ball both ways and troubling every batsman he faced. Garth’s magic broke the backbone of the Sixers’ lineup and ensured there was no way to recover. His accuracy, swing and control under pressure played a key role in the Stars’ emphatic win. Lanning was named player of the match for his brilliant century.
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