Matthews takes 2-21, hits 41 as Melbourne Renegades get first win of the season in WBBL

West Indies captain Hayley Matthews produced a strong all-round performance to help the Melbourne Renegades get their first win of the season on the Women’s Big Bash League in Australia, a six-wicket win over the Perth Scorchers at the Junction Oval in Melbourne on Saturday.

The Scorchers were bowled out for 140 in 19.4 overs after winning the toss and batting first.

Opener Beth Mooney led the way with 36 while Alana King (26) and captain Sophie Devine (22) also made valuable contributions.

Sophie Molineux was the outstanding bowler on the day for the Renegades with 4-17 from her four overs and was well supported by Alice Capsey (2-15 from three overs), Matthews (2-21 from 2.4 overs) and Georgia Wareham (2-35 from four overs).

The Renegades then needed just 17.4 overs to reach 145-4 and secure their first win in three tries this season.

A 102-run opening partnership between Matthews and Courtney Webb set up the chase beautifully.

Webb led the way with 61 off 40 balls including nine fours and a six while Matthews made 41 off 27 balls including seven fours and a six.

Deandra Dottin hit a six to seal the win off Alana King who took 2-35 from 3.4 overs.