Thu Nov 07 09:01:21 UTC 2024: ## Sydney Thunder Women Stumble to 170/5 against Brisbane Heat in WBBL 2024
**Perth, Australia:** The Brisbane Heat Women won the toss and elected to field in the 16th match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024 at the W.A.C.A. Ground in Perth. Sydney Thunder Women, batting first, managed to post a respectable 170/5 after a strong start.
Heather Knight led the charge for the Thunder, smashing a quickfire 59 runs off just 34 balls, including 10 boundaries. Phoebe Litchfield also contributed significantly with a 25-ball 40.
The Thunder got off to a blistering start, scoring 49 runs in the first 6 overs. However, they lost their first wicket at 52 with Brisbane Heat captain Jess Jonassen dismissing Chamari Athapaththu for 33.
While Knight and Litchfield provided the bulk of the runs, Georgia Wareham chipped in with a valuable 22. For the Heat, Jonassen was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 22 runs in her 4 overs. Shikha Pandey and Nicola Hancock claimed a wicket each.
The Heat will now chase a target of 171 runs to secure victory. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter.
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