Meg Lanning and Annabel Sutherland set up a commanding victory for Melbourne Stars against Hobart Hurricanes at Junction Oval…
Melbourne Stars defeated reigning champions Hobart Hurricanes by 18 runs under lights at Junction Oval. Led by Meg Lanning's 71 off 52 balls and Annabel Sutherland's explosive 57 off 26 deliveries, the Stars posted a commanding total of 4-192 in their 20 overs. The duo shared a pivotal 109-run partnership for the third wicket to set up the victory.
In response, the Hurricanes reached 8-174 despite Lizelle Lee striking 57 off 33 deliveries and captain Nicola Carey adding 32. Charlie Dean delivered an economical spell of 1-13, while Sutherland claimed 3-34 and Kim Garth took 2-36 to restrict Hobart, who entered the contest missing key players through injury.
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