Sydney Thunder Advances to WBBL Final Four

In a crucial knockout clash, Sydney Thunder defeated Hobart Hurricanes by six wickets, securing their spot in the WBBL finals. Phoebe Litchfield played a pivotal role, scoring 46 runs off 36 balls and leading a recovery after the Thunder required 26 runs from the final three overs. The Thunder chased down a target of 127 with one over to spare, aided by a missed stumping opportunity against Litchfield. Hobart had earlier struggled, finishing their innings at 126/6, with captain Elyse Villani scoring 49 runs. The Thunder's bowlers, particularly Chamari Athapaththu, who took 2 wickets for 24 runs, effectively restricted Hobart's scoring. The Thunder will face Brisbane Heat in the Challenger match, aiming for a place in the final against the Melbourne Renegades.