WBBL 2021: Rain forces all fixtures of the day to be called off

Rain played spoilsport in the Women’s Big Bash League on Saturday in Launceston after all the four matches were washed away. The first encounter between Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes saw 16 overs being bowled before the rain arrived while all the other three matches were called off without the toss taking place. 

The Hurricanes lost a couple of early wickets before Mignon du Preez and Nicola Carey chipped in with a partnership of 43 runs for the third wicket before Carey was sent back in the hut for 19 off 18. The Hobart team then lost another wicket after Rich Ghosh was undone by Amanda Wellington for just 4 runs. 

Later, Du Preez and Naomi Stalenberg steadied the ship for the team and scored a partnership of 32 runs. The stand was finally broken after Sarah Coyle removed Du Preez for a 35-ball 39. 

The Hobart Hurricanes were 107/5 in 15 overs when the play was halted and was eventually abandoned. Darcie Brown and Wellington scalped a couple of wickets apiece for Adelaide. 

The second match was scheduled between Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat, third was slated to be the Sydney derby while the fourth one had to be played between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades respectively. 

As far as the points table is concerned, Adelaide Strikers are sitting at the helm with two wins and five points under their belt from three matches.