Voll Stars as Thunder Beat Renegades by Six Wickets in WBBL Opener

Sydney Thunder beat Melbourne Renegades by six wickets in the opening match of the Women's Big Bash League at Junction Oval in Melbourne on Thursday.

Chasing 139, Thunder reached 140 for 4 in 17 overs.

Anika Learoyd top-scored with 48 off 37 balls, while Heather Knight finished unbeaten on 29.

Earlier, Player of the Match Georgia Voll took four wickets for 26 runs as Renegades were held to 138 for 9 in their 20 overs, with Hayley Matthews top-scoring with 45 off 30 balls.