Devine Retires Out in a WBBL First as Scorchers Beat Thunder

Sophie Devine became the first player in Women's Big Bash League history to tactically retire out, walking off on 42 as Perth Scorchers beat Sydney Thunder by 17 runs at Drummoyne Oval in Sydney on Thursday.

Devine ended her innings at the end of the 17th over after scoring only 10 runs from her last 16 balls, and Freya Kemp smashed 30 off 10 in her place as the Scorchers added 47 runs in the final three overs to reach 183 for 3.

Beth Mooney carried her bat with an unbeaten 80, and Alana King took four wickets as the Thunder were bowled out for 166, keeping the Scorchers unbeaten after three matches.