| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meg Lanning | c Annie O Neil b Lucy Hamilton | 13 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 130 |
| Rhys McKenna | c Grace Harris b Chinelle Henry | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amy Jones | c Charli Knott b Jonassen | 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 125 |
| Annabel Sutherland | c Annie O Neil b Nadine de Klerk | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Marizanne Kapp | not out | 93 | 51 | 9 | 5 | 182.35 |
| Kim Garth | b Nadine de Klerk | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sasha Moloney | c Redmayne b Nicola Hancock | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Danielle Gibson | lbw b Nadine de Klerk | 30 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 125 |
| Georgia Prestwidge | c Winfield-Hill b Nicola Hancock | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Maisy Gibson | not out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Hamilton | 0 | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Chinelle Henry | 0 | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jess Jonassen | 0 | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nicola Hancock | 0 | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Nadine de Klerk | 0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charli Knott | c Danielle Gibson b Marizanne Kapp | 31 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 140.91 |
| Grace Harris | lbw b Sophie Day | 16 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 80 |
| Jess Jonassen | c Prestwidge b Sophie Day | 15 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 107.14 |
| Chinelle Henry | c Marizanne Kapp b Rhys McKenna | 13 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 162.5 |
| Nadine de Klerk | c Prestwidge b Rhys McKenna | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Georgia Redmayne | c Annabel Sutherland b Marizanne Kapp | 24 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 141.18 |
| Lauren Winfield-Hill | c and b Annabel Sutherland | 19 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 111.76 |
| Annie O Neil | c Danielle Gibson b Sophie Day | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Mikayla Wrigley | c Prestwidge b Kim Garth | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Nicola Hancock | not out | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Lucy Hamilton | not out | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marizanne Kapp | 0 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Kim Garth | 0 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Annabel Sutherland | 0 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rhys McKenna | 0 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Sophie Day | 0 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Maisy Gibson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Melbourne Stars Women triumphed over Brisbane Heat Women by 18 runs in an exciting T20 encounter. Marizanne Kapp's explosive innings of 93* off 51 balls and her two crucial wickets made her the standout performer, earning her the Player of the Match award.
The match began with Melbourne Stars Women winning the toss and opting to bat first at Allan Border Field, Brisbane. They set a formidable total of 171/8 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by a magnificent unbeaten knock from Marizanne Kapp, who scored 93 runs off just 51 balls with an impressive strike rate of 182.35. Her innings featured nine boundaries and five maximums, single-handedly lifting her team's score to a competitive level.
Brisbane Heat Women's bowling attack was spearheaded by Nadine de Klerk, who claimed three wickets for just 24 runs, making significant inroads into the Melbourne Stars' batting lineup. Despite early breakthroughs, it was Kapp's day as she batted with elegance and power.
In response, Brisbane Heat Women managed to score 153/9 in their 20 overs. Charli Knott gave a brisk start with a quickfire 31 off 22 balls, but regular wickets kept pegging them back. Grace Harris and Jess Jonassen tried to stabilize the innings with scores of 16 and 15 respectively. However, it was not enough to chase down the target set by Melbourne Stars Women.
Melbourne Stars' bowlers were disciplined throughout the innings. Sophie Day was particularly effective, taking two important wickets, including that of Grace Harris and Jess Jonassen, while maintaining pressure on the batters. Rhys McKenna also chipped in with two wickets to ensure that Brisbane Heat Women never got too close to their target.
The match witnessed some sharp fielding efforts as well, with Georgia Prestwidge contributing three catches to help her side clinch victory. In conclusion, it was Marizanne Kapp's all-round brilliance that stood out in this thrilling contest, guiding Melbourne Stars Women to a well-deserved win.
