Wyatt-Hodge masterclass eclipses Harris’ blitz as Hurricanes down Heat in tall chase

Danielle Wyatt-Hodge Masterclass Leads Hurricanes to Victory

Hobart Hurricanes Down Brisbane Heat by 7 Wickets

Danielle Wyatt-Hodge's impressive knock of 62 off 35 balls and crucial contributions from Elyse Villani and Heather Graham helped Hobart Hurricanes register their second win of the season, defeating Brisbane Heat by 7 wickets at the Junction Oval in Melbourne.

Key Performances

• Batting
  • Danielle Wyatt-Hodge: 62 off 35 balls
  • Elyse Villani: 32*
  • Heather Graham: 26*
  • Grace Harris: 75 off 57 balls
  • Jemimah Rodrigues: 45 off 27 balls

Match Summary

Brisbane Heat opted to bat first and posted a competitive total of 173/5, riding on Grace Harris's 75 off 57 balls and Jemimah Rodrigues's 27-ball 45. Hobart Hurricanes chased down the total with two deliveries to spare, with Wyatt-Hodge and Lizelle Lee getting the chase off to a good start with a 55-run partnership in the first six overs.

Late-game Scoring

Heather Graham led the counter-offensive with a six off Sianna Ginger, before Elyse Villani struck two fours off Charli Knott, bringing the equation down to 21. Graham ensured the 19th over was a big one, striking a six and a four off Jess Jonassen, before Villani finished the match with two fours in the final over off Knott.

Scorecard

Brief Scores

• Brisbane Heat: 173/5 in 20 overs (Grace Harris 75, Jemimah Rodrigues 45; Kathryn Bryce 2-22)
• Hobart Hurricanes: 176/3 in 19.4 overs (Danielle Wyatt-Hodge 62, Lizelle Lee 38; Grace Parsons 1-15)