Epic meltdown ends Brisbane

THUNDER THROUGH TO FINAL!

Semifinal scorecard: Sydney Thunder 6-143 (Rachael Haynes 48*, Nadine de Klerk 2-11) beat Brisbane Warmth 131 (Laura Kimmince 37, Hannah Darlington (Three-19) by 12 runs.

A late flurry of wickets has fired the Sydney Thunder by means of to the WBBL remaining in opposition to the Melbourne Stars.

The Thunder have upset the two-time defending champion Brisbane Warmth by 12 runs at North Sydney Oval.

Warmth star Laura Kimmince gave the impression to be piloting her group to victory by bashing 37 from simply 17 balls, together with 4 huge sixes.

Chasing 144 to win, Brisbane have been cruising at four/118 after 15 overs.

However the wheel fell off when Georgia Voll and Amelia Kerr have been run out inside the area of three balls then Kimmince’s reverse sweep went incorrect on the final ball of the 17th over.

The Warmth tail have been then no match for the accuracy of Hannah Darlington (Three-19) and Sammy-Jo Johnson (2-14).

“When Kimmince was flying you thought the sport was gone,” former Take a look at fast Trent Copeland stated in commentary.

“Two run outs in a single over… the excitement got here again and it was Hannah Darlington who closed it out.”

Added Australian consultant Molly Strano: “I do not suppose I’ve seen such huge swings in momentum in a recreation, ever.”

The Thunder will tackle the Stars within the decider at North Sydney Oval on Saturday evening.