Lizelle Lee Lights Up the WBBL Final as Hurricanes Claim Historic Crown
If you’re talking about moments that define a season, this WBBL final will sit right at the top, and at the heart of it all was Lizelle Lee. The Hobart Hurricanes finally got their hands on their first Women’s Big Bash League title, and it was done in style, with Lee delivering a performance that felt both powerful and inevitable.
The stage was set in Hobart, with the Perth Scorchers winning the toss and choosing to bat. Their innings was steady rather than explosive. Runs were gathered through partnerships, but real momentum was never fully allowed to build. That was largely because the Hurricanes’ bowling unit stayed disciplined, applying pressure through tight lines and smart fielding. Perth finished on 137 for 5 after their 20 overs, a competitive total on paper, but one that always felt a little light on a final night.
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When the Hurricanes began their chase, the tone was set early, and it was Lizelle Lee who made sure there were no doubts. From the moment she settled in, the chase looked like it was being controlled rather than chased. Shots were played with freedom, but there was also clarity in her approach. The boundaries came regularly, the singles were taken calmly, and the pressure was slowly shifted back onto the Scorchers’ bowlers.
Lee’s innings of 77 not out from just 44 balls was the kind of knock that changes the mood of an entire stadium. It wasn’t just about power, although there was plenty of that. It was about timing, intent, and the sense that the final was being taken by the scruff of the neck. Each over seemed to drain a little more belief from the opposition, and by the halfway point of the chase, the result was already starting to feel inevitable.
Support came from around her, with Nat Sciver-Brunt and Danni Wyatt-Hodge playing their roles, but this night belonged to Lee. The target was reached in just 15 overs, an emphatic eight-wicket win that underlined how dominant the Hurricanes had been, not only in the final, but throughout the season.
When the celebrations began, the significance of the moment was clear. This wasn’t just a trophy being lifted; it was years of near-misses and disappointment finally being put to rest. Lizelle Lee was rightly named Player of the Match, and her words afterward reflected the joy of the moment, crediting the bowlers and the team environment while admitting she simply tried to enjoy herself out in the middle.
For Hobart Hurricanes fans, this was history made. For the rest of the league, it was a reminder of how quickly a final can be decided when a player like Lizelle Lee takes control.
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