Perth Scorchers have suffered their second defeat of Weber WBBL|10, falling to Hobart Hurricanes by 72 runs at Sydney Cricket Ground this morning.
Scorchers outclassed by Hurricanes
A WBBL record century from South African opener Lizelle Lee has powered the Hobart Hurricanes to a convincing win over Perth Scorchers at the SCG.
Lee blasted 12 sixes in a WBBL individual record score of 150 not out to lead the Hurricanes to 3-203 before the Scorchers were bowled out for 131 to complete the encounter.
Lee also struck 12 fours in her 75-ball 150 not out to lead the Hurricanes' third win of the season.
The 32-year-old reached her century with a six over long on and brought up her 150 off the final ball of the innings.
Her score eclipsed Grace Harris's 136 last year.
It was a big turnaround in form for Lee, who had scored just 71 in her five previous WBBL innings this season, with a top score of 38.
She dominated a third-wicket stand of 114 with captain Elyse Villani, who contributed just 14.
After scoring 23 not out, Heather Graham took 3-24 to lead the Hurricanes' bowling attack as Lauren Smith and Molly Strano took two each.
Chloe Ainsworth top scored for the Scorchers in the chase with 41 from 27 balls coming in at number eight.
Here are the key takeaways from today’s match.
Ainsworth is an allround star
Rising star Chloe Ainsworth continues to show what an incredible talent she is. Whether it was the wickets of Danni Wyatt and Nicola Carey in consecutive balls in the third over, or her ability to consistently find the rope with the bat, Ainsworth did all she could for her team. She finished the contest with 2-17 from four overs and a career-high 41 from 27 balls in another impressive display.
Consistent Mooney leading the charge
The ever-reliable Beth Mooney continues to be a consistent source of runs at the top of the order for the Perth Scorchers, as the classy left-hander struck a quick-fire 30 off 21 balls with wickets falling at the other end. She currently sits fourth in the BKT Golden Bat award, with 182 runs at 36.40 from five innings.
Opportunity to rebound
A condensed 10-match WBBL|10 season means the Scorchers get an opportunity to rebound quickly from today’s defeat, with the first-placed Sydney Thunder at Drummoyne Oval to come on Tuesday night.