The Sydney Thunder defeated the Melbourne Stars by four runs in a match that saw Hannah Darlington shine with her five-wicket haul. Darlington’s exceptional performance helped the Thunder defend their score of 125, with Melbourne Stars ending up at 121 for 9. Meg Lanning’s retirement party was disrupted by Darlington, who took the wicket of the Stars captain. Lanning’s dismissal proved crucial as the Stars’ chase faltered, despite some late hitting from Milly Illingworth. With this win, the Sydney Thunder now sits at the top of the WBBL ladder, with a total of six wins from seven games.
