WBBL|10 Lizelle Lee’s Record-Breaking Century Powers Hobart Hurricanes to Dominant Win Over Perth Scorchers

by CricDirect Staff Sunday 10 November 2024

Hobart Hurricanes Women

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South African opener Lizelle Lee set a new WBBL record with a stunning century, propelling the Hobart Hurricanes to a dominant victory over Perth Scorchers at the SCG.

Match Summary

Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Perth Scorchers Women, Match 21

Hobart Hurricanes Women 203/3 (20 ov)

Perth Scorchers Women 131/10 (19.3 ov)

Hobart Hurricanes Women won by 72 runs.

SCORECARD

Match Analysis

Perth Scorchers have suffered their second defeat of Weber WBBL|10, falling to Hobart Hurricanes by 72 runs at Sydney Cricket Ground this morning.

A WBBL record century from South African opener Lizelle Lee has powered the Hobart Hurricanes to a convincing win over Perth Scorchers at the SCG.

Lee blasted 12 sixes in a WBBL individual record score of 150 not out to lead the Hurricanes to 3-203 before the Scorchers were bowled out for 131 to complete the encounter.

Lee also struck 12 fours in her 75-ball 150 not out to lead the Hurricanes' third win of the season.

The 32-year-old reached her century with a six over long on and brought up her 150 off the final ball of the innings.

Her score eclipsed Grace Harris's 136 last year.

It was a big turnaround in form for Lee, who had scored just 71 in her five previous WBBL innings this season, with a top score of 38.

She dominated a third-wicket stand of 114 with captain Elyse Villani, who contributed just 14.

After scoring 23 not out, Heather Graham took 3-24 to lead the Hurricanes' bowling attack as Lauren Smith and Molly Strano took two each.

Chloe Ainsworth top scored for the Scorchers in the chase with 41 from 27 balls coming in at number eight.

Match Stats

Hobart Hurricanes Women Fall of wickets: 1-16 (Danielle Wyatt - 2.4 ov), 2-16 (Nicola Carey - 2.5 ov), 3-130 (Elyse Villani - 13.4 ov)

Perth Scorchers Women Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Sophie Devine - 0.1 ov), 2-0 (Chloe Piparo - 0.3 ov), 3-15 (Dayalan Hemalatha - 2.3 ov), 4-45 (Amy Jones - 6.3 ov), 5-60 (Mikayla Hinkley - 9.2 ov), 6-63 (Beth Mooney - 10.3 ov), 7-98 (Alana King - 13.3 ov), 8-131 (Amy Edgar - 18.4 ov), 9-131 (Chloe Ainsworth - 19.2 ov), 10-131 (Lilly Mills - 19.3 ov)