Sophie Molineux's 4-Wicket Haul Seals It for Melbourne Renegades Women
Hobart Hurricanes Women
154/7 (20)
Melbourne Renegades Women
155/6 (19.5)
MR W won by 4 wickets
View full scorecard →Melbourne Renegades Women have won by 4 wickets. Hobart Hurricanes Women batted first and posted 154/7 in 20 overs. Melbourne Renegades Women chased down 155 in just 19.5 overs.
Nicola Carey was the standout in the first innings, scoring 62 off 43 balls (SR 144). 10 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 35 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Hayley Matthews anchored the innings with 59 off 44 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Melbourne Renegades Women on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Sophie Molineux delivered figures of 4/22 in 4 overs (Econ 5.5). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
The Turning Point
Over 20 of the first innings was the inflection point — 16 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
62 off 43 balls (SR 144), 10 fours, 0 sixes
4/22 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.50)
59 off 44 balls (SR 134), 8 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Melbourne Renegades Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Hobart Hurricanes Women came up short by 4 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered.