Meg Lanning produced a masterclass innings to lead Melbourne Stars to a dominant 111 run victory over Sydney Sixers in a rain-affected WBBL clash at North Sydney Oval.
Lanning smashed 135 off 74 balls, combining with Rhys McKenna’s 50 to post 219 for 4, the third-highest total in WBBL history. Her innings included 22 boundaries and four sixes, with the last 82 runs coming off just 33 balls, showcasing the veteran’s impeccable stroke-play.
Chasing 154 in the shortened match, Sydney Sixers never recovered from early blows as Kim Garth ripped through the batting line-up, taking 4 for 3 in her two overs. Sixers were dismissed for just 42, marking their lowest total and heaviest defeat in WBBL history.
The Stars’ victory follows Hobart Hurricanes’ earlier win over Melbourne Renegades, keeping the ladder tight at the top. Lanning’s commanding performance, two years after retiring from international cricket, underlines her continued dominance in the domestic circuit.
With precision and power, Lanning controlled the game from start to finish, leaving no doubt about her status as one of the world’s finest batters and setting the tone for Melbourne Stars’ WBBL campaign.
