The Stars won’t have long to celebrate, for they face the Brisbane Heat at the same venue on Sunday.
Former captain Elyse Villani (13 off nine) was in the thick of the chase from the outset. Having regained her touch, she charged the pace of Sophie Devine and flicked her over backward square leg for six. It was an audacious shot but highlighted her intent. Yet she should have been back in the dressingroom later in the over after she ballooned a full toss to mid off, only for the regulation chance to be grassed by Megan…