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Captaincy call sets Sutherland up for success in WBBL|12

Allrounder produced an ominous display in the Stars' season opener after handing over the captaincy to Meg Lanning…

By Laura Jolly · Cricket Australia

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 7:10 AM

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Annabel Sutherland excelled after stepping down as Melbourne Stars captain, citing the need for mental space amid a heavy schedule.
Melbourne Stars defeated the reigning champion Hobart Hurricanes by 18 runs in their WBBL|12 season opener.
Sutherland scored 57 runs off 36 balls and took 3-34 with the ball.

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Annabel Sutherland starred with both bat and ball after stepping down from the Melbourne Stars captaincy to manage her heavy workload. In the Weber WBBL|12 season opener on Thursday night, Sutherland scored 57 runs off 36 balls and took 3-34 as the Stars defeated the reigning champion Hobart Hurricanes by 18 runs.

Sutherland, who handed the leadership back to Meg Lanning, shared a 109-run partnership with the returning skipper. Sutherland explained that stepping away from the captaincy provides her with vital mental space ahead of a demanding international schedule with the Australian national team.

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Captaincy call sets Sutherland up for success in WBBL|12

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