• Ellyse Perry guided Sydney Sixers to victory with her all-round performance.

  • Sixers kept their WBBL 2023 Finals hopes alive their clinical win over Brisbane Heat.

WBBL 2023: Ellyse Perry shines in Sydney Sixes’ clinical win over Brisbane Heat
Ellyse Perry shines in Sydney Sixes clinical win over Brisbane Heat

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In a riveting contest at Allan Border Field, Sydney Sixers emerged victorious against Brisbane Heat in Match 49 of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2023. Opting to bowl after winning the toss, Sydney Sixers displayed exceptional teamwork to secure a notable win.

Brisbane Heat Innings

Brisbane Heat set a challenging target, posting a total of 176/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Amelia Kerr showcased her batting prowess with a remarkable 64 runs off 44 deliveries, supported by Mignon du Preez‘s explosive 42 runs off 27 balls. Charli Knott’s quickfire 29 runs off 10 deliveries added valuable runs to the scoreboard.

Ellyse Perry led the bowling attack for Sydney Sixers, claiming 3 crucial wickets for 40 runs.

Sydney Sixers Innings

In response, Sydney Sixers mounted a spirited chase and secured victory with just one ball to spare, finishing at 177/4 in 19.5 overs. Erin Burns played a pivotal role with a blistering 35 runs off 20 balls, complemented by contributions from Ashleigh Gardner (36 runs) and Mathilda Carmichael (28 runs). Ellyse Perry, not only with the ball but also the bat, scored a quick 20 runs off 10 deliveries.

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Result

Sydney Sixers won the match by 6 wickets.

Player of the Match

Ellyse Perry’s impactful all-round performance earned her the Player of the Match award. Her crucial wickets and quick runs played a significant role in Sydney Sixers’ triumph, keeping their WBBL 2023 Finals hopes alive.

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