| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellyse Perry | run out (Sasha Moloney) | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| Sophia Dunkley | run out (Lanning) | 41 | 37 | 4 | 0 | 110.81 |
| Alyssa Healy | c Maisy Gibson b Sophie Day | 20 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 86.96 |
| Ashleigh Gardner | c and b Sophie Day | 50 | 31 | 8 | 0 | 161.29 |
| Maitlan Brown | c Amy Jones b Kim Garth | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 150 |
| Amelia Kerr | not out | 10 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 125 |
| Mady Villiers | not out | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys McKenna | 0 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kim Garth | 0 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sophie Day | 0 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Georgia Prestwidge | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Annabel Sutherland | 0 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maisy Gibson | 0 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meg Lanning | lbw b Ashleigh Gardner | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 72.73 |
| Rhys McKenna | lbw b Lauren Cheatle | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amy Jones | lbw b Maitlan Brown | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 175 |
| Annabel Sutherland | c Lauren Cheatle b Amelia Kerr | 11 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 68.75 |
| Maia Bouchier | c Lauren Cheatle b Mady Villiers | 67 | 40 | 10 | 1 | 167.5 |
| Kim Garth | c Erin Burns b Ashleigh Gardner | 17 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 77.27 |
| Danielle Gibson | c Amelia Kerr b Maitlan Brown | 17 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 130.77 |
| Sasha Moloney | not out | 12 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Georgia Prestwidge | c Lauren Cheatle b Ashleigh Gardner | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Maisy Gibson | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Cheatle | 0 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maitlan Brown | 0 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Amelia Kerr | 0 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 0 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Caoimhe Bray | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mady Villiers | 0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Summary:
Sydney Sixers Women clinched a thrilling victory over Melbourne Stars Women by 16 runs. Ashleigh Gardner's all-round performance, with a quickfire half-century and crucial wickets, earned her the Player of the Match. Maia Bouchier's valiant 67 runs for Melbourne Stars went in vain as they fell short in their chase.
Detailed Narrative:
The match took place at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney, where Sydney Sixers Women won the toss and elected to bat first. They posted a competitive total of 164/5 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Ashleigh Gardner, who scored a brisk 50 off just 31 balls, hitting 8 boundaries. Sophia Dunkley contributed with a solid 41 runs off 37 balls, ensuring the team had a strong foundation.
In reply, Melbourne Stars Women fought hard but could only manage 148/8 in their 20 overs. The standout performer for the Stars was Maia Bouchier, who played a scintillating knock of 67 runs from just 40 deliveries, including 10 fours and a six. However, her efforts were not enough to see her team home.
Ashleigh Gardner was instrumental with the ball as well, taking crucial wickets at key moments. She finished with figures of 3 wickets for 31 runs in her four overs. Lauren Cheatle also made significant contributions in the field, taking three catches and claiming an important wicket.
The match featured some interesting moments, including two run-outs orchestrated by Sasha Moloney and Meg Lanning during the Sixers' innings. The game highlighted some excellent fielding efforts, with Lauren Cheatle’s catches being particularly noteworthy.
Overall, it was a match where Sydney Sixers Women showcased their all-round capabilities to secure a well-deserved win against Melbourne Stars Women.
