Womens Big Bash League 2023

Chasing a modest target of 126, Brisbane Heat fell short by three runs

Chasing a mammoth 198, Perth Scorchers had no answers with the bat and could put up only 130 on the board

After posting a strong 169, Heat's bowlers led by Courtney Sippel and Nicola Hancock clinched a big win in the Eliminator

Sydney Thunder suffered a fifth loss in six games

Jess Jonassen's four-fer was instrumental in Brisbane Heat qualifying for the WBBL finals for the sixth consecutive time

After Lee's superlative knock, Maisy Gibson and Amy Smith picked seven wickets between them to inflict a 93-run defeat on Melbourne Renegades

While Melbourne Stars are already out of contention for the WBBL finals, Perth Scorchers have lost successive games now after sealing qualification

Elsewhere, Sydney Sixers prevailed in a last-over finish to keep their playoffs hopes alive

Nicola Carey's all-round show helped Renegades to their fifth win of the season

After picking up two wickets, the Sri Lankan captain dominated in a 110-run stand off 83 balls with Heather Knight, to take them past the finish line with 3.5 overs to spare.