Melbourne Renegades Thrash Sydney Thunder to Seal Top-Two Finish

Melbourne Renegades secured a top-two finish in the WBBL 2024 league stage with a dominant nine-wicket win over Sydney Thunder at the Junction Oval.

Key Performances

• Sophie Molineux: 4 for 23 in 4 overs, including 12 dot balls
• Hayley Matthews: 60* off 37, including 7 fours and 2 sixes
• Phoebe Litchfield: 30 off 17, including 6 boundaries

Match Summary

Renegades reduced Thunder to 133, a target they chased down in just 14.2 overs. The win not only guaranteed them a top-two finish but also enabled them to leapfrog their opponents to the top of the standings.

Impact on Finals

The destination for the finals will be determined by tomorrow's Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat game, with the Heat requiring a big win to jump ahead of Renegades.

Brief Scores

• Sydney Thunder: 133 in 19.1 overs (Phoebe Litchfield 30; Sophie Molineux 4-23)
• Melbourne Renegades: 137/1 in 14.2 overs (Hayley Matthews 60*, Sophie Molineux 42*)