The Strikers had to get to the final the hard way, and they've delivered. Last night, Amanda-Jade's record five-for helped overcome Brisbane Heat. Tonight's been an all-round effort from the entire team. Bowlers chipping in, Dane van Niekerk setting up the chase and Katie Mack polishing off these runs without much fuss. The finale should be an absolute cracker on Saturday in Perth.
Darcie Brown is the Player of the Match for her 2 for 9. This is her third such award this season. "Tried to pitch it up a bit. Schutt set the tone early with that first ball [wicket] which was good. It took me a little bit last night, it was good to play again. I guess I've been bowling short here and there, bouncer's more a variation than a normal thing, I've been trying to work on that. I haven't played at the Optus Stadium, seen a bit of the WNCL and it's pretty imposing. Looking forward to it."
END OF OVER:10 | 5 Runs 1 Wkt | AS-W: 73/1 (11 runs required from 60 balls, RR: 7.30, RRR: 1.10)
- Laura Wolvaardt1 (3b)
- Katie Mack26 (27b)
- Carly Leeson1-0-5-1
- Harmanpreet Kaur1-0-7-0
D van Niekerk c Kaur b Leeson 43 (30b 5x4 1x6) SR: 143.33
END OF OVER:9 | 7 Runs | AS-W: 68/0 (16 runs required from 11 overs, RR: 7.55, RRR: 1.45)
- Katie Mack26 (27b)
- Dane van Niekerk39 (27b)
- Harmanpreet Kaur1-0-7-0
- Courtney Webb1-0-10-0
END OF OVER:8 | 10 Runs | AS-W: 61/0 (23 runs required from 12 overs, RR: 7.62, RRR: 1.91)
- Katie Mack22 (24b)
- Dane van Niekerk36 (24b)
- Courtney Webb1-0-10-0
- Rhiann O'Donnell2-0-5-0