Thunder take out high-scoring clash

Sydney Thunder rediscovered their form with bat and ball to record an impressive 28-run win over Brisbane Heat in a run-heavy Rebel WBBL contest at North Sydney Oval on Sunday.

The Heat were bowled out for 164 off 18.5 overs in response to the home side's massive 4-192.

The Thunder suffered a demoralising defeat against local rivals the Sixers on Saturday, but a day later they had numerous strong performers with the bat against the Heat's strong bowling attack.

Harmanpreet Kaur top-scored with a whirlwind knock of 56 from 26 balls, including three sixes.

The Indian T20 skipper reached her half-century off just 23 balls, failing just one ball shy of the competition record.

Rachel Priest was not far behind her teammate scoring 49 off 28 balls, while fellow opener Rachael Haynes was more measured for her 36.

In reply, the Heat were briefly on track as they found the boundary with regularity, only for a mid-innings collapse to cruel their chances.

Heat opener Grace Harris impressed with 54 off just 28 balls but her dismissal kick-started a dramatic collapse of 6-10.

Maisy Gibson (3-18) and Stafanie Taylor (3-23) did most of the damage with the ball.