Heat thumps Scorchers, rain mars WBBL derbies on opening day
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Heat thumps Scorchers, rain mars WBBL derbies on opening day

The Hindu  

Brisbane Heat began their its defence by beating a fancied Perth Scorchers while Meg Lanning offered glimpses of her form in an abandoned match on a rain-marred opening day of the Women's Big Bash League on Sunday. All-rounder Grace Harris smashed a 37-ball 53 to help Brisbane overwhelm its 133-run victory target with three overs to spare at North Sydney Oval. RELATED| South Africa star Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten 51 helped Adelaide run down the 85-run target after players from both sides took a knee before the match. RELATED| Australia's multiple World Cup-winning captain Lanning made an unbeaten 51 for Melbourne Stars before their match against Melbourne Renegades was abandoned.

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