With each passing year, T20 cricket is evolving, and batting in the format is becoming more and more explosive, making chasing down high totals seem effortless. In the ongoing Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024, Melbourne Renegades created history when they chased down a mammoth 186-run target in merely 17.1 overs against Adelaide Strikers, creating a new record for the highest-chase in the tournament's history. Read below the list of the highest run-chases in WBBL history. Jemimah Rodrigues Scores Her Maiden Half-Century For Brisbane Heat, Guides Hosts to Strong Total Against Adelaide Strikers in WBBL 2024.
Melbourne Renegades Create WBBL History
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The @RenegadesBBL pull of the highest run chase in WBBL history to all but end the Strikers season! #WBBL10 pic.twitter.com/B7asjpiGPt
— Weber Women's Big Bash League (@WBBL) November 11, 2024
List Of Highest Run-Chases In WBBL History
Team |
Against | Total Chased |
Edition |
Melbourne Renegades | Adelaide Strikers | 186 | WBBL 2024 |
Melbourne Renegades | Brisbane Heat | 184 | WBBL 2019 |
Sydney Sixers | Melbourne Stars | 184 (DLS) | WBBL 2020 |
Perth Scorchers | Sydney Thunder | 180 | WBBL 2018 |
Sydney Sixers | Melbourne Renegades | 179 | WBBL 2024 |
186, Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers, WBBL 2024
Melbourne Renegades broke their record when they chased down 186 against Adelaide Strikers in WBBL 2024. Hayley Matthews starred for Renegades slamming an unbeaten 85 off 54, while Deandra Dottin struck an 18-ball 46, helping their side reach 186 in just 17.1 overs.
184, Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat, WBBL 2019
Occupying the second spot, Melbourne Renegades chased 184 against Brisbane Heat in WBBL 2019. England international Danni Wyatt-Hodge slammed a 55-ball 87, and skipper Jess Duffin hit a 27-ball 50.
184, Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, WBBL 2019
In a rain-curtailed clash, Sydney Sixers chased down a steep 184-run target against Melbourne Stars in WBBL 2020, where Alyssa Healy played a whirlwind knock of 111 off 52 balls. Stars made 178, but DLS revised the target for the Sixers to 184. Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues Open Up About Their On-Field Rivalry Ahead of Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers WBBL 2024 Match (Watch Video).
180, Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder, WBBL 2018
Perth Scorchers round off an impressive top-five list of highest successful run-chases in WBBL history when they made 180 against Sydney Thunder in the 2018 edition. Skipper Meg Lanning led from the front, hitting 76 off 40 balls, where Elyse Villani played second fiddle, scoring 66 off 50.
179, Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades, WBBL 2024
Make an appearance again, Sydney Sixers in WBBL 2024 chased down 179 runs in just the second match of the tournament against Melbourne Renegades. Ellyse Perry starred for the Sydney-based franchise scoring 81 off 38 balls in the run-chase, which ended with six balls to spare.
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