South African star Lizelle Lee single-handedly guided the Hobart Hurricanes to their first-ever WBBL crown. She scored an unbeaten 77 off 44 balls, dismantled the Perth Scorchers’ attack, and powered the Hurricanes to an emphatic eight-wicket win. They completed the 138-run chase with five overs to spare.
Lizelle Lee began aggressively by hitting three boundaries in the very first over and never allowed the bowlers to settle. She recorded the highest score in a WBBL final and her best innings of the season. The batter smashed 10 fours and four sixes, putting the Scorchers under huge pressure.
Hobart Hurricanes beat Perth Scorchers to claim maiden title
Earlier, Pthe erth Scorchers chose to bat first but never gained momentum. Hobart Hurricanes dropped a few catches, but Perth could not take full advantage. Beth Mooney was given three chances in the powerplay and scored 33 runs before Heather Graham bowled her in the 11th over.
Hobart’s bowlers kept things tight throughout the innings. Heather Graham picked up two key wickets and Linsey Smith bowled an excellent spell, giving away very few runs and taking 2 for 4 in just two overs. Paige Scholfield helped Perth reach 137 for 5, but it was a below-par score. after a slow and difficult start.
I Actually Have Two Versions of This Speech - Hurricanes Captain Elyse Villani
"Before I sound like a flog, I actually have two versions of this speech, but I was hoping that I'd only have to read this one out, and I just thought it was best to be prepared as it's our first final and it's a huge occasion for our organisation no matter what happens tonight. So I'm glad I'm reading this one, but please don't think ill of me."
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