21st match of Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL|11) saw sydney thunder but take Melbourne Renegades at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney on Sunday. The game was a remarkable display of supremacy from the Melbourne Renegades led by an outstanding all-round performance Alice CapseyThe Renegades dominated the Thunder from the start and secured a comfortable eight-wicket win with more than half the innings remaining,
Alice Capsey’s all-round performance against Sydney Thunder
Capsy was the star of the match with her exceptional all-round performance. With the ball, he bowled three overs for only 12 runs and took two important wickets, making a dent in the Thunder’s fragile batting line-up. His dismissal was instrumental in restricting Sydney Thunder to a low score of 64 runs in 17 overs, one of the lowest team scores in WBBL history. Capsey’s two wickets were crucial in breaking the partnership and keeping the pressure on the Thunder batsmen.
With the bat, Capsey continued his impressive contribution, scoring 24 not out off 20 balls with a strike rate of 120. His innings was crucial for the Renegades to chase the target with ease. paired with the captain Sophie MolineuxCapsey, who added 29 not out, helped the Renegades reach the target of 65 in 11.1 overs, underscoring his value as a genuine all-rounder. This performance earned him the Player of the Match award for the game.
Melbourne Renegades’ spectacular victory in WBBL|11 match
After winning the toss and electing to bowl first, Melbourne Renegades showcased their bowling prowess through a well-organized spin attack. Charis Baker, Georgia Wareham (3/12), Molineux, And Capsey kept the Thunder’s batsmen under constant pressure. The Thunder struggled to build any meaningful innings, losing wickets quickly at regular intervals, including the dismissal of key players early in the innings. georgia volume (9 runs) and Phoebe Lichfield (5 runs).
Renegades’ disciplined bowling restricted Sydney Thunder to 64 runs, the third lowest total in WBBL history. In reply, Renegades started their innings cautiously but effectively. Despite falling two wickets early-Courtney Webb (4) and emma de broughe (8)—The partnership between Molineux and Capsy chased the target. His composed batting ensured that the Renegades won by eight wickets with 53 balls to spare, a dominant performance in the league. The win moved Melbourne Renegades to second place on the WBBL points table with four wins from six matches.
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