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Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Thunder Women Result – Match 23

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Match 23 • Womens Big Bash League

Melbourne Stars Women cricket team logo
MS-W
123/5 (20)
Sydney Thunder Women cricket team logo
ST-W
128/1 (12.5)
Sydney Thunder Women won by 9 wickets
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Player of the match: Chamari Athapaththu

12.5
6
Kim Garth to Phoebe Litchfield, Six
12.4
0
Kim Garth to Phoebe Litchfield, no run
12.3
1
Kim Garth to Tahlia Wilson, 1 run
12.2
2
Kim Garth to Tahlia Wilson, 2 runs
12.1
0
Kim Garth to Tahlia Wilson, no run
End of over 12 (9 runs)
Phoebe Litchfield 0 (2)
Tahlia Wilson 42 (30)
ST-W 119/1
Sophia Dunkley 1-1-8-0
11.6
0
Sophia Dunkley to Phoebe Litchfield, no run
11.5
0
Sophia Dunkley to Phoebe Litchfield, no run
11.4
W
Sophia Dunkley to Chamari Atapattu, Out! Caught by A Sutherland
11.3
4
Sophia Dunkley to Chamari Atapattu, Four
11.2
1L
Sophia Dunkley to Tahlia Wilson, 1 leg bye
11.1
4
Sophia Dunkley to Tahlia Wilson, Four
End of over 11 (28 runs)
Tahlia Wilson 38 (28)
Chamari Athapaththu 65 (38)
ST-W 110/0
Sasha Maloney 3-0-44-0
10.6
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Sasha Maloney to Tahlia Wilson, 1 run
10.6
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Sasha Maloney to Chamari Atapattu, 2 wide
10.5
4
Sasha Maloney to Chamari Atapattu, Four
10.4
6
Sasha Maloney to Chamari Atapattu, Six
10.4
Wd
Sasha Maloney to Chamari Atapattu, 1 wide
10.3
6
Sasha Maloney to Chamari Atapattu, Six
10.2
4
Sasha Maloney to Chamari Atapattu, Four
10.1
4
Sasha Maloney to Chamari Atapattu, Four
End of over 10 (11 runs)
Tahlia Wilson 37 (27)
Chamari Athapaththu 41 (33)
ST-W 82/0
Annabel Sutherland 2-0-19-0
9.6
4
Annabel Sutherland to Tahlia Wilson, Four
9.5
0
Annabel Sutherland to Tahlia Wilson, no run
9.5
Wd
Annabel Sutherland to Tahlia Wilson, 1 wide
9.4
4
Annabel Sutherland to Tahlia Wilson, Four
9.3
1
Annabel Sutherland to Chamari Atapattu, 1 run
9.2
0
Annabel Sutherland to Chamari Atapattu, no run

Match Summary

Melbourne Stars Women and Sydney Thunder Women met in Match 23 of Womens Big Bash League, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 12.5: Kim Garth to Phoebe Litchfield, Six | 11.4: Sophia Dunkley to Chamari Atapattu, Out! Caught by A Sutherland | 11.3: Sophia Dunkley to Chamari Atapattu, Four. The turning point arrived at 11.4 when Sophia Dunkley to Chamari Atapattu, Out! Caught by A Sutherland. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Sydney Thunder Women won by 9 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 12.5: Kim Garth to Phoebe Litchfield, Six
  • 11.4: Sophia Dunkley to Chamari Atapattu, Out! Caught by A Sutherland
  • 11.3: Sophia Dunkley to Chamari Atapattu, Four
  • 11.1: Sophia Dunkley to Tahlia Wilson, Four
  • 10.5: Sasha Maloney to Chamari Atapattu, Four
  • 10.4: Sasha Maloney to Chamari Atapattu, Six
  • 10.3: Sasha Maloney to Chamari Atapattu, Six
  • 10.2: Sasha Maloney to Chamari Atapattu, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 11.4 when Sophia Dunkley to Chamari Atapattu, Out! Caught by A Sutherland. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Sydney Thunder Women won by 9 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 12.5: Kim Garth to Phoebe Litchfield, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

12.5 6 Kim Garth to Phoebe Litchfield, Six

12.4 0 Kim Garth to Phoebe Litchfield, no run

12.3 1 Kim Garth to Tahlia Wilson, 1 run

12.2 2 Kim Garth to Tahlia Wilson, 2 runs

12.1 0 Kim Garth to Tahlia Wilson, no run

End of over 12 (9 runs)
Phoebe Litchfield 0 (2)
Tahlia Wilson 42 (30)
ST-W 119/1
Sophia Dunkley 1-1-8-0

11.6 0 Sophia Dunkley to Phoebe Litchfield, no run

11.5 0 Sophia Dunkley to Phoebe Litchfield, no run

11.4 W Sophia Dunkley to Chamari Atapattu, Out! Caught by A Sutherland

11.3 4 Sophia Dunkley to Chamari Atapattu, Four

11.2 1L Sophia Dunkley to Tahlia Wilson, 1 leg bye

11.1 4 Sophia Dunkley to Tahlia Wilson, Four

End of over 11 (28 runs)
Tahlia Wilson 38 (28)
Chamari Athapaththu 65 (38)
ST-W 110/0
Sasha Maloney 3-0-44-0

10.6 1 Sasha Maloney to Tahlia Wilson, 1 run

10.6 2 Sasha Maloney to Chamari Atapattu, 2 wide

10.5 4 Sasha Maloney to Chamari Atapattu, Four

10.4 6 Sasha Maloney to Chamari Atapattu, Six

10.4 Wd Sasha Maloney to Chamari Atapattu, 1 wide

10.3 6 Sasha Maloney to Chamari Atapattu, Six

10.2 4 Sasha Maloney to Chamari Atapattu, Four

10.1 4 Sasha Maloney to Chamari Atapattu, Four

End of over 10 (11 runs)
Tahlia Wilson 37 (27)
Chamari Athapaththu 41 (33)
ST-W 82/0
Annabel Sutherland 2-0-19-0

9.6 4 Annabel Sutherland to Tahlia Wilson, Four

9.5 0 Annabel Sutherland to Tahlia Wilson, no run

9.5 Wd Annabel Sutherland to Tahlia Wilson, 1 wide

9.4 4 Annabel Sutherland to Tahlia Wilson, Four

9.3 1 Annabel Sutherland to Chamari Atapattu, 1 run

9.2 0 Annabel Sutherland to Chamari Atapattu, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Thunder Women Match 23 match?
Sydney Thunder Women won by 9 wickets.

What is the Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Thunder Women Match 23?
Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Thunder Women is the Match 23 of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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