Women's Big Bash League returns with a bang as Villani fires

Perth Scorchers 147-4 (19.3 overs) beat Hobart Hurricanes 143-7Southern Stars skipper Meg Lanning out cheaplyMeg Lanning fell cheaply in her Big Bash return but it mattered little as national teammate Ellyse Villani powered Perth Scorchers to a six-wicket defeat of Hobart Hurricanes.Villani top-scored with 58 at Melbourne’s Junction Oval as the Scorchers chased down their target of 144 with three balls to spare on Saturday. Related: Women's Big Bash League gets major boost with 23 matches