Melbourne Stars suffer shocking collapse, set new WBBL record

NEW DELHI: In an astonishing turn of events in the Women's Big Bash League, the

Melbourne Stars

, bolstered by renowned players like Australia's captain

Meg Lanning

and multiple England internationals, faced a shocking setback as they were dismissed for a mere 29 runs, establishing a new record low score in the history of the competition. The previous lowest total in the eight seasons of the league was 66 runs, a mark shared by Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes back in 2017.
The Stars' batting innings endured for just 57 legitimate deliveries, and none of their players managed to reach double figures against the formidable

Adelaide Strikers

, who dominated the contest and secured a resounding 148-run victory.

Tahlia McGrath

, the Strikers' captain, expressed the disbelief felt by many following the game. She commented, "Everyone kept saying 'this is ridiculous, what's happening,''' as the Strikers managed to wrap up the game with remarkable ease.

The Melbourne Stars boasted a star-studded top order, including Meg Lanning and fellow Australian Annabel Sutherland, alongside England-capped players

Sophia Dunkley

, Alice Capsey, and

Maia Bouchier

.
The Strikers' formidable bowling attack proved decisive, with

Megan Schutt

and Amanda-Jade Wellington each claiming three wickets, and Zimbabwe leg-spinner

Anesu Mushangwe

adding two more to their tally. This stunning result highlighted the unpredictability and excitement of T20 cricket, leaving fans and players alike in awe of the remarkable turn of events on that fateful evening at

Karen Rolton Oval

in Adelaide.
(With AFP inputs)