Meg Lanning unleashed one of the most dominant innings ever seen in the Women’s Big Bash League, hammering an unbeaten 135 off 74 balls for the Melbourne Stars. Her assault powered the Stars to a towering 219/4 — one of the highest totals in the league’s history — and completely dismantled the Sydney Sixers, who folded for just 42 in a rain-affected chase.
Lanning’s innings was ruthless in its precision and tempo. She struck 22 fours, the most ever recorded in a single WBBL innings, along with four cleanly-struck sixes. After a steady start, she shifted gears with trademark efficiency: once she crossed fifty, she exploded, adding more than 80 runs in barely over 30 balls. By the time she was done, she had produced her highest score in any T20 match and one of the most memorable individual performances the competition has witnessed.
Beyond the numbers, the timing of the knock added extra weight. It arrived just weeks after she had been released by a franchise elsewhere, prompting quiet discussions about her future. Instead of shrinking under that noise, she delivered a blunt reminder that she remains one of the most complete, dependable, and destructive batters in the women’s game. The innings was a message — not subtle, not friendly, but emphatic: she is still operating at an elite level.
For the Stars, her dominance translated into a crushing victory, winning by a margin of more than 100 runs under the adjusted target. For opponents, it was another warning of how quickly a match can be ripped away when Lanning settles in. For the league, it was a showcase of what peak women’s T20 cricket looks like — ruthless hitting, clean execution, and a player in total command of her craft.
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