WBBL 2024: Georgia Wareham Shines with a Half-Century in Melbourne Renegades Women’s 22-Run Win Over Hobart Hurricanes
Georgia Wareham's brilliant 69 off 45 balls guided Melbourne Renegades Women to a 22-run victory over Hobart Hurricanes Women in the WBBL. Despite a valiant effort from the Hurricanes, who were restricted to 128/8, Wareham’s match-winning performance with the bat earned her Player of the Match honors, leading the Renegades to a crucial win.
With a massive innings of 69 runs off 45 balls and then finishing the match with figures of 0/7 in 1 over, Georgia Wareham played a starring role in Melbourne Renegades Women’s 22-run win over Hobart Hurricanes Women in the 35th match of the WBBL on November 21, 2024.
Wareham’s performance with the bat was nothing short of sensational.
Coming in at a critical stage, she unleashed an aggressive knock, striking 6 boundaries and 3 sixes. Her 69-run innings was the backbone of the Renegades’ total of 150/5. Her partnership with Naomi Stalenberg (36*) provided the stability the team needed, ensuring they posted a competitive total after early wickets had left them at 53/4.
Wareham wasn’t done yet. With the ball, she kept things tight, giving away just 7 runs in her single over. Though she didn’t claim a wicket, her control contributed to the overall pressure the Renegades bowlers put on the Hurricanes.
The Hurricanes struggled to chase down the target and were restricted to just 128/8 in their 20 overs. Wareham’s all-round brilliance earned her the Player of the Match award and helped the Renegades secure a crucial win.
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