WBBL10: Sydney Sixers collapse to hand Adelaide Strikers their first win of the season

In a riveting clash at North Sydney Oval, Adelaide Strikers emerged victorious over Sydney Sixers by a narrow margin  in the fifth match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024.

Adelaide Strikers Women Innings

Asked to bat first, the Strikers’ started shakily with Katie Mack (1 off 3) and Madeline Penna (0 off 1) falling early. Star batter Laura Wolvaardt contributed a brisk 18 off 16 balls, hitting two fours and a six, but was soon dismissed as the Sixers tightened their grip.

The innings gained momentum as Bridget Patterson (44 off 32) anchored from one end, hitting six fours and a six to set a solid fouꦕndation. The standout performance, however, came from Amanda Wellington, who played a dynamic knock of 40 off just 16 balls, with six fours and two sixes. Her power hitꦗting in the late overs proved decisive. Orla Prendergast also chipped in with a valuable 39 off 31, with four boundaries.

For the Sixers, Ashleigh Gardner bowled brilliantly, taking 4/32 in her four overs, while Lauren Cheatle delivered an impactful spell of 3/35. Skipper Ellyse Perry (2/21) also 𒁃claimed two wickets in her 3-over spell, but could not prevent the Strikers fromꦰ posting a competitive total of 171.

Sydney Sixers Women Innings

Chasing 172 for victory, the Sixers’ innings had a rocky start as (5 off 6) was dismissed early. Perry then ༺took charge, crafting a blazing 54 off 28 balls, showcasing her skill with 11 b♔oundaries. Her knock provided the necessary impetus to the chase, and she built a partnership with Sarah Bryce, who smashed 62 off 44 deliveries, including five fours and two sixes.

Despite Perry’s heroics, the Sixers faced setbacks with frequent wickets.

30th WBBL fifty for Ellyse Perry 🤩

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Adelaide’s bowlers, led by Anesu Mushangwe, who claimed 3/27, continued to chip away. Megan Schutt (2/28) and Darcie Brown (2/25) also bowled effectively, limiting scoring opportunities and breaking crucial partnerships. Wellington, having starred with the bat, picked up two wickets as well, maintaining her all-round impact on the game.

As the innings progressed, the Sixers found themselves losing momentum. Elsa Hunter tried to revive the chase 🍃with 28 off 22, but her dismissal fur༺ther increased the pressure. With the lower order failing to contribute, , falling short by 11 runs.

Adelaide Str𝓰ikers defeated Sydney Sixers by 11 runs 🏏 𓄧

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