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Laura Harris and Heather Knight star as Sydney Thunder win second straight WBBL 2026 match

Sydney Thunder secured consecutive wins in the 2026-27 Women's Big Bash League by successfully chasing a record-setting 179-run target against Brisbane Heat. Despite the Heat posting the highest total ever seen at Drummoyne Oval—178 for 5—the Thunder completed their pursuit in just 16.4 overs without losing a wicket.

Heather Knight anchored the effort with an unbeaten 54, while Laura Harris added 35 and Phoebe Litchfield contributed 41. Anika Learoyd also chipped in with 37 runs, and Nadine de Klerk struck the final boundary to confirm the result.

Brisbane Heat's innings was powered by a 99-run partnership between Grace Harris, who scored 58, and Georgia Redmayne, who finished with 57. Orla Prendergast added 28 runs, while Yastika Bhatia also participated in the innings.

Georgia Voll led the Thunder bowling attack with figures of 2 for 25, whereas Lily Bassingthwaighte claimed 2 for 31 for the Heat. Laura Harris notably caught her sister, Grace, during the first half of the match.

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