NEW DELHI: South Africa's Lizelle Lee set a new Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) record on Sunday, smashing an unbeaten 150 for the Hobart Hurricanes, the highest individual score since the league's inception in 2015.
The 32-year-old opener struck an incredible 12 sixes and 12 fours in her 75-ball innings against the Perth Scorchers at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Lee's spectacular knock surpassed the previous WBBL record of 136, set by Brisbane Heat's Grace Harris last year. Her 12 sixes also set a new benchmark for the competition, making her innings one of the most memorable in WBBL history.
Lee's explosive innings powered the Hurricanes to a massive total of 203-3 in their 20 overs. In reply, the Perth Scorchers were bowled out for 131, giving the Hurricanes a comfortable 72-run victory.
This stunning performance was a major comeback for Lee, who had struggled for form earlier in the season, scoring just 71 runs across her previous five WBBL innings.
Reflecting on her turnaround, she credited her teammates for their unwavering support.
"I have to give credit to everybody in our team that kept on believing in me. When I was doubting myself and crying, they were there," Lee told Channel Seven.
