The classy left-hand batter has appeared in three previous WBBL seasons for the Brisbane Heat (WBBL|02), Hobart Hurricanes (WBBL|04) and Sydney Thunder (WBBL|07). It was against Melbourne Renegades in WBBL|07 that Mandhana hit an impressive 114* off just 64 balls. Her strong strike rate of 130 is expected to enhance the Strikers competitive edge and bolster their batting squad.
West Indies captain Hayley Matthews is set to return to Women's Big Bash League outfit Melbourne Renegades after she was secured by the club as a pre-draft signing on a one-year deal.
The shot could have ended in a catch in normal circumstances but it was declared a six after it hit the closed roof of the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne.
After the BBL match was over, the guardians of cricket laws, Marylebone Cricket Club(MCC) issued a clarification on Adam Zampa's run-out attempt at the non-striker's end and the third umpire's decision to rule it not out.
Adam Zampa's clever move to get the better of the Melbourne Renegades batter has already sparked a debate on Twitter. The Australian spinner was earlier roped in by Rajasthan Royals (RR) for IPL 2023.