Young talent shines again in WBBL
AUSTRALIA'S BEST TEENAGE TALENT IN WBBL
* PHOEBE LITCHFIELD - Aged just 16 but has made the biggest impact of all the young stars in the WBBL. Already named in a junior Australia hockey side, Litchfield hit a half-century last weekend in just her second WBBL game to steer Sydney Thunder to a win over the defending-champion Brisbane Heat.
* ANNABEL SUTHERLAND - The daughter of former Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland is now making a name for herself in her own right. The best of the talented allrounders coming through, she hit a century for Australia's under-19 side on March's tour of New Zealand. Also claimed figures of 4-20 in her first game for the Stars two seasons ago.
* HAYLEY SILVER-HOLMES - Made her WBBL debut for the Sydney Sixers last summer aged just 15, and took 3-43 in an under-19s 50-over match against New Zealand just months later. Delivering the ball from a great height, she has enjoyed an increased role for the Sixers this season.
* HANNAH DARLINGTON - Enjoyed her finest hour at age 18 on Saturday night when she took 2-18 against Melbourne Stars and took the match-winning catch for Sydney Thunder on the last ball. The allrounder has been a part of the Thunder's academy for a number of years before getting her chance this season.
* MADELINE PENNA - A NSW talent who has moved to the ACT for her chance in the 50-over competition and the Melbourne Stars in the WBBL. The 19-year-old made her debut for the Stars on Saturday and had an immediate impact in her second game, claiming 4-20 against the Thunder with her legspinners.
* MADDY DARKE - Young wicketkeeper-bat who made her debut for the Sydney Sixers this summer, who could one day be in line to fill Alyssa Healy's gloves. Well suited to the 50-over game, Darke also toured England with the Australia A squad during the winter.
