Megan Schutt

Marizanne Kapp made a half-century but was forced to retire hurt and the visitors collapsed either side of her

Schutt will become just the sixth Australian woman to reach 200 internationals across formats

Amanda-Jade Wellington was confident she could defend 10 runs in the final over

A low-scoring match in front of more than 12,000 spectators produced a gripping finish that went to the last ball

There was some spice between the sides last season when Megan Schutt termed Heat a 'bit arrogant'

Wolvaart made an unbeaten 70 out of 121 before Strikers' bowlers provided an amazing defence as Thunder fell three runs short

The defending champions began in emphatic style after the foundations had been laid by a strong opening stand

Megan Schutt, Shabnim Ismail and Sophia Dunkley among the big overseas players not retained by their respective teams

On the eve of a new season, questions surround the value of the overseas draft, the length of the tournament, and the return to the big stadiums

The home side needed less than 15 overs to chase their target in Brisbane

The West Indies captain was left unbeaten on 99 but there wasn't enough power around her

The Australia pace bowler has made peace with the fact that she may never play another Test, but as far as other formats go, she still has plenty left in the tank

Meg Lanning, Charlotte Edwards, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Megan Schutt relive a decade's worth of great matches and drunken antics in the Women's Ashes

Three spinners and two seamers make up our shortlist this year

Here are four head-to-heads which could determine the course of the game

Crushing victory over New Zealand sends reminder of unmatched standards to rivals

New Zealand blown away for 76, Ashleigh Gardner bags 5 for 12

Australia's final home game of the season was washed out in Canberra with the focus now switching to South Africa

Perry, who opened the batting, scored a brisk unbeaten half-century in a comfortable chase