In a well-executed match at the Junction Oval, Melbourne on November 29, 2025, melbourne stars women lost Melbourne Renegades women By 45 runs in the 28th matchh’s Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL)Stars made a strong score of 160/5 in 20 overs, meg lanning Leading the way with an unbeaten 73 runs. In reply, the Renegades could only manage 115/10 in 16.3 overs, despite their exceptional performance. deandra dotin And Issy Wong was unable to escape.
WBBL|11: Meg Lanning’s captaincy shines as Melbourne Stars set defendable target
The Stars’ innings was started by captain Lanning, who produced a masterclass with the bat, scoring 73* off 58 balls, an innings which included 7 fours and a six. Lanning’s steady but aggressive approach allowed the Stars to reach 160/5 in their 20 overs.
Despite a quick opening partnership of 65 runs, Stars suffered a few setbacks in the middle overs as wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Rhys McKennaearly dismissal of, after amy jones And Annabel SutherlandThe pressure remained due to K’s early dismissal. However, the lower order remained stable, and kim garth And Danielle Gibson Ultimately made significant contribution. Lanning’s composed innings ensured that the Stars had enough runs on the board for a defendable total.
especially the Renegades bowlers Millie IllingworthIn a competitive effort, Illingworth took three wickets for only 19 runs. However, their efforts failed, and the Stars managed to post a total that would prove difficult for the Renegades to chase, leading to a thrilling finish.
WBBL|11: Melbourne Renegades chase down target despite Deandra Dottin’s resilience
The Renegades started the chase with explosive intent but soon found themselves in trouble by losing wickets at regular intervals. deandra dotin23 runs off 21 balls was the top contribution for the Renegades, but once that fell, the middle order collapsed. sarah coyte And Alice Capsey Struggled and contributed only 4 and 15 runs respectively. By the 7th over, Renegades’ score was 39/4. Georgia Wareham, Alice Capsey And Naomi Stoltenberg Everyone was quickly dismissed.
Renegades’ chase was completely derailed by a brilliant bowling performance led by the Stars marijane kapp And Annabel SutherlandKapp took a vital wicket and bowled economically, while Sutherland’s spell resulted in a crucial breakthrough, The Stars bowlers kept up the pressure, with Maisie Gibson and Rhys McKenna bowling tight spells that did not allow the Renegades to build partnerships, Despite a spirited effort from Issie Wong, who scored a quickfire 20, the Renegades ultimately lost, and their innings ended at 115/10 in 16,3 overs,
Comprehensive win for Melbourne Stars! Defending 160, they bowled out the Renegades for just 115 runs in 16.3 overs.#WBBL2025 pic.twitter.com/edpMIinDzq
– WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) 29 November 2025
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