Cricket News By TODAYLIVESCORE.INFO - WBBL wrap: Persistent rain washes away three games. Two of the three matches were abandoned without bat-flip.
Two of the three matches were abandoned without bat-flip.
Melbourne Stars Women v Brisbane Heat Women
The WBBL game between Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat at Invermay Park in Launceston was abandoned without the bat-flip taking place due to rain. The rain didn't relent and after an inspection at 1.45 PM local time, the match was called off. Heat (1.475) take the third position on the points table with three points while Stars slot in at the fifth place with same points but an inferior NRR (-0.760).
Sydney Thunder Women v Sydney Sixers Women
As a result of constant rain, the toss also didn't take place for the clash in the much-anticipated Sydney derby at Aurora Stadium. Sixers find themselves at the second position with five points with Thunder placed at the bottom of the table with this one point being their first of the season.
Adelaide Strikers Women v Hobart Hurricanes Women
There was some action during the first match of the day at the Invermay Park, where useful contributions from Mignon du Preez (39), Naomi Stalenberg (21) and Nicola Carey (19) helped Hurricanes to 107 for 5 in 16 overs when the heavens opened up to ensure there was no more play. Darcie Brown and Amanda Wellington shared two spoils each for Strikers. Strikes are perched at the top of the table with five points while Hurricanes slot in at the fourth spot with three.
Brief Scores: Hobart Hurricanes Women 107/5 in 16 overs (Mignon du Preez 39; Amanda Wellington 2-16) vs Adelaide Strikers Women – match called off due to rain
