28/11Result
Final (N), Women's Big Bash League at Sydney, Nov 28 2020
Thunder won by 7 wkts (38b rem)
Player of the Match
Shabnim IsmailSydney Thunder Women
28/11Result
Final (N), Women's Big Bash League at Sydney, Nov 28 2020
Thunder won by 7 wkts (38b rem)
Player of the Match
Shabnim IsmailSydney Thunder Women

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Commentator: Alex Malcolm

10.08pm Sydney Thunder celebrate as they are presented the trophy. An outstanding performance in the semi and the final to shock the two-time defending champions the Heat in the semi and then the favourites the Stars in the final. It is the club's second WBBL title.

Thanks for your company tonight. Keep an eye out for Andrew McGlashan's post-match coverage. Until next time, stay safe.

9.56pm Presentation

Thunder captain Rachael Haynes: "It's an incredible feeling. It's an amazing effort from everyone at the club. I want to thank the Melbourne Stars. You've had a dominant tournament and it didn't go your way tonight but congratulations. I'd like to thank all the international players and staff who went through quarantine to get the tournament up and running. Thank you very much."

Thunder coach Trevor Griffin: "They're a fantastic bunch. I'm really fortunate to come over here and work with them. It was an honour and a pleasure. It's great to have a young group and they've done so well to switch off and switch on from cricket in the hub. They've been superb."

Stars captain Meg Lanning: "It's been a challenging season and a lot of fun. Congratulations to Rach (Haynes) and the Thunder team, you thoroughly deserve your win."

Player of the Final Shabnim Ismail: "I don't think words can describe how I feel. It was a great team effort."

Sydney Thunder win by 7 wickets and claim their second WBBL title!

It was a thoroughly professional performance from the Thunder. Set up by some superb new-ball bowling from Ismail and Johnson and then finished off by Trenaman, Knight and Haynes. The Stars saved their worst performance of the year for the final and they will be bitterly disappointed. Shabnim Ismail is named Player of the Final for her 2 for 12 with 16 dots.

The Thunder team get to celebrate infront of their home fans as WBBL06 champions.

13.4
6
King to Knight, SIX, Knight launches this over fence at long off and the Thunder are champions! What a shot to end it. This was smashed over the fence. The Thunder players charge out to celebrate with Haynes and Knight who embraced in the middle

Just prior to the conclusion it is worth acknowledging the passing of former Australia women's player and selector Wendy Weir. Weir played two Tests and one ODI for Australia and also had a huge impact on NSW women's cricket. Weir passed away today after an illness, aged 72.

13.3
1
King to Haynes, 1 run, sliced up and over cover-point, a mistimed shot lands safely
13.2
4
King to Haynes, FOUR, lofted with the turn over mid on! One bounce four. Good strike. She skipped down and didn't get to the pitch but just hit through the line and with mid on up there was no trouble
13.1
2
King to Haynes, 2 runs, tossed up outside off, she advances and slices a drive square of cover for a couple

King is back for her 4th over

END OF OVER:
13 | 6 Runs | ST-W: 74/3 (13 runs required from 42 balls, RR: 5.69, RRR: 1.85)

  • Heather Knight20 (18b)
  • Rachael Haynes14 (14b)
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt4-0-17-0
  • Erin Osborne1-0-10-0
12.6
0
Sciver to Knight, no run, back of a length, 109kph, she is back and across to play a textbook defensive stroke
12.5
1
Sciver to Haynes, 1 run, good length on middle, 111kph, she defends into the leg side for a single

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Thunder 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st24TT BeaumontRC Trenaman
2nd20HC KnightRC Trenaman
3rd10HC KnightSJ Johnson
4th33RL HaynesHC Knight