Cricket Highlights, Nov 6: Women’s Big Bash League (15th Match) – Sydney Sixers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women

SS-W vs HH-W (15th Match) – Highlights

In this article, we will discuss the thrilling Women’s Big Bash League clash between the SS-W and HH-W held in Hobart on November 6, 2024. This match saw the Sixers clinch a close victory, defending their total of 155/7 by restricting the Hurricanes to 149/9. We’ll break down the key moments, standout performances, and how the Sixers’ bowlers managed to hold their composure under pressure to secure a 6-run win in this gripping contest.

In an exciting Women’s Big Bash League match, the Sydney Sixers Women edged out Hobart Hurricanes Women by 6 runs in Hobart. Batting first, the Sixers posted a competitive total of 155/7, with contributions across the lineup. In response, the Hurricanes chased hard but fell short, managing 149/9 in their 20 overs. The Sixers’ bowlers held their nerve in the final overs to secure a narrow victory, defending their total successfully and adding crucial points to their WBBL campaign.

The SS-W posted a total of 155/7 in their 20 overs, thanks largely to a commanding innings by their captain, Ellyse Perry. Perry played a captain’s knock, scoring 86 off 62 balls with 11 fours and 2 sixes, anchoring the innings and holding her ground while wickets fell around her.

The innings began with Alyssa Healy falling early for 4, caught by Carey off Cooke in the second over. This was quickly followed by Sarah Bryce, who was dismissed lbw by Tryon for a duck, leaving the Sixers at 14/2. 

Perry then partnered with Ashleigh Gardner (21 off 16), who contributed with some aggressive shots before being caught by Tryon off Carey. Hollie Armitage provided solid support with a steady 30 off 25, striking 4 boundaries before being bowled by Carey, helping to push the score over the 100-run mark.

After Armitage’s dismissal, Perry continued her efforts to accelerate the innings, but she eventually fell on the last ball of the innings, caught by Villani off Graham. Lower-order contributions were minimal, with the Hurricanes’ bowlers keeping things tight. 

Chloe Tryon and Nicola Carey were the pick of the bowlers for Hobart Hurricanes, each taking two wickets and keeping the run rate under control during crucial middle overs.

Despite the frequent fall of wickets, Perry’s performance ensured the Sixers reached a defendable score, ending their innings at 155/7 with a run rate of 7.75.

The HH-W fell just short in their chase of 156, scoring 149/9 in 20 overs and losing to the Sydney Sixers Women by 6 runs. The Hurricanes’ innings got off to a rocky start as Lizelle Lee was dismissed lbw by Lauren Cheatle for 4 in the very first over. Danni Wyatt-Hodge then provided some stability, scoring 30 off 26 balls with 5 boundaries, before she was caught by Perry off Gardner.

Nicola Carey and captain Elyse Villani kept the scoreboard moving, with Villani scoring an aggressive 26 off 17 balls before she was caught by Gardner off Cheatle. Chloe Tryon also contributed with 20 off 15 balls, including a six, but her dismissal by Bray left the Hurricanes needing quick runs in the final overs.

Sophie Ecclestone was instrumental for the Sixers, taking 2 wickets for just 22 runs in her 4 overs, including the key wicket of Heather Graham for a duck and stumping of Tabatha Saville for 11. Lauren Cheatle and Caoimhe Bray also made crucial breakthroughs, each taking two wickets to keep the pressure on the Hurricanes.

Despite a late push from Lauren Smith, who scored a rapid 21 off 13 balls, the Hurricanes couldn’t close the gap, ending their innings at 149/9. The disciplined bowling and consistent wickets by the Sixers’ bowlers ultimately secured the victory, as they successfully defended their total and held the Hurricanes 6 runs short of the target.

Sydney Sixers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women Scoreboard

Sydney Sixers Women– 155/7 (20)

Hobart Hurricanes Women– 149/9 (20/20)

Result – Sixers won by 6 runs

Player of the Match – Ellyse Perry

SS-W vs HH-W Playing Eleven