Only Sydney Thunder and Hobart Hurricanes have cemented their places in the semi-finals, while another five teams are in the running for the last two berths. Only the Melbourne Renegades cannot make it.
Hurricanes seal finals berth in thriller
A final-ball victory by the Hobart Hurricanes saw them join the Sydney Thunder among the teams guaranteed to play in the Rebel Women's Big Bash League semi-finals.
The Hurricanes toppled the Melbourne Stars by six wickets in a low-scoring thriller at Spotless Stadium, with Corinne Hall scoring the winning run on the final ball of the match.
Another strong performance with the ball and in the field helped the Hurricanes restrict the Stars to 7-96.
New Zealand international Amy Satterthwaite made the crucial breakthrough when she bowled Stars skipper Meg Lanning for 22 and while internationals Natalie Sciver (20) and Mignon du Preez (16) contributed, it was only enough to muster together a below-par total.
Hurricanes skipper Heather Knight continued to boost her all-round credentials, picking up 3-7 with her off-spin, while seamers Veronica Pyke and Julie Hunter were again economical at the top of the bowling attack, continuing their strong tournaments.
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