Women's Big Bash League 2023: Top run-getters and wicket-takers after Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes (Updated) ft. Grace Harris
Perth Scorchers cruised to a comfortable seven-wicket victory against Hobart Hurricanes in the tenth game of the Women’s Big Bash League 2023 on Wednesday, October 25. This fixture was played at the W.A.C.A. Ground in Perth.
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the Hurricanes lost their first wicket at 28 runs inside five overs. After 10.1 overs, they were in massive trouble at 67/6 with Naomi Stalenberg and Hayley Silver-Holmes at the crease. The duo put on a crucial 84-run partnership which eventually guided the team to a total of 158 in their 20 overs.
Stalenberg was the top scorer with her quick-fire 29-ball 54. Skipper Elyse Villani (39) and Hayley Silver-Holmes (25) were the other notable contributors.
Chloe Ainsworth returned with figures of 3/25 for Perth Scorchers. She was ably supported by Alana King (2/26) and Amy Edgar (2/16).
It turned out to be a completely one-sided chase as Perth Scorchers got over the line comfortably with nine balls to spare.
Lauren Winfield-Hill (29) and Beth Mooney (52) put up 68 runs for the opening stand to lay the foundation. Maddy Darke (45*) and Sophie Devine (23) ensured that it was a relatively easy chase in the end.
With that, let’s take a look at the top run-scorers and wicket-takers of the Women’s Big Bash League 2023.
Women's Big Bash League 2023 Most Runs List
Brisbane Heat's Grace Harris is still the highest run scorer in the tournament with 224 runs from three innings at an incredible average of 112 and a strike rate of 215.38. Adelaide Strikers' Katie Mack, with 137 runs, follows Harris.
Sophie Devine, who added 23 runs to her tally in this game, remains in the third position with 124 runs. Perth Scorchers' Beth Mooney occupies the fourth spot with 120 runs.
Ashleigh Gardner has scored 85 runs in the tournament and occupies the fifth position in this list.
Women's Big Bash League 2023 Most Wickets List
Perth Scorchers pacer Chloe Ainsworth is now atop the Women’s Big Bash League bowling charts. Courtesy of her three-wicket haul in this game, she now has seven scalps to her name.
Brisbane Heat medium pacer Courtney Sippel slipped down a position to second with six wickets. Subsequently, Sixers left-arm pacer Lauren Cheatle also moved down to third with six wickets.
Renegades’ spinner Hayley Matthews remains in the fourth spot with five wickets. Scorchers’ Amy Edgar picked up a couple of wickets in this game and is placed fifth with five wickets.