Match Details


Batting first, the Sydney Sixers Women posted 147/9 in their 20 overs — a total that looked below par given the start they had. At 75/0, they were cruising, but a massive collapse derailed their innings. Ellyse Perry and Sophie Dunkley gave them a solid foundation, with Perry scoring 28 off 22 and Dunkley striking a fine fifty. Alyssa Healy’s lean patch continued as she fell cheaply again. In the middle order, Ashleigh Gardner contributed 25 off 18, but the lower order collapsed, with batters falling in single digits.
With the ball, the Hobart Hurricanes Women were exceptional, especially in the middle overs. Heather Graham was the standout performer, delivering her career-best WBBL figures of 4/29. Linsey Smith and Nat Sciver-Brunt chipped in with 2 wickets each, ensuring the Sixers couldn’t capitalize on their strong start.
Chasing 148, the Hobart Hurricanes Women came out all guns blazing. Lizelle Lee gave them a flying start, smashing 28 off just 11 balls. They kept the scoreboard moving at a brisk pace throughout, but the frequent loss of wickets hurt their momentum. Their middle order fell cheaply, leaving skipper Elyse Villani to wage a lone battle. She remained unbeaten on a fighting 42 off 31, but with no support from the other end, the task proved too much.
The Sydney Sixers Women were not at their best in the field, dropping multiple catches, but their bowlers held their nerve. After an expensive powerplay, they clawed back brilliantly in the middle overs, picking up wickets consistently. Ashleigh Gardner delivered the game-changing 18th over, taking 3 crucial wickets, and ended with figures of 4/36. Lauren Cheatle, Maitlan Brown, and Mady Villiers also impressed, taking 2 wickets each, eventually bundling out the Hurricanes for 136.
A spirited defense from the Sixers, and with that, the Hobart Hurricanes Women suffer their first defeat of the season.
What a contest — and what a finish!