Perth Scorchers Vs Sydney Sixers, Women's BBL 2025
Ashleigh Gardner’s Sydney Sixers secured a dominant 10-wicket victory over Sophie Devine’s Perth Scorchers in their opening Women’s Big Bash League 2025/26 match at the WACA stadium.
Match Summary
The Scorchers won the toss and opted to bat first but struggled against a strong Sixers bowling attack. The opening partnership of Beth Mooney and Katie Mack added 19 runs before Mack was run out by a sensational throw from Erin Burns for 11 runs off 10 balls.
Soon after, Mooney fell for 20 off 14 balls, caught by Lauren Cheatle in the fifth over, leaving Perth at 37 for 2. Ashleigh Gardner then took two quick wickets, dismissing captain Sophie Devine for just 3 runs off 6 balls and immediately bowling Paige Scholfield for a golden duck.
Ellyse Perry then removed Perth’s top scorer, Mikayla Hinkley, who made 31 off 30 balls.
Decisive Batting by Sydney Sixers
Backing up Gardner’s brilliant bowling, Ellyse Perry and Sophia Dunkley built an unbroken 112-run partnership, steering the Sixers to an effortless 10-wicket win.
Ashleigh Gardner was named player of the match for her outstanding bowling figures of 5 wickets for 15 runs.
The victory highlighted the Sixers' dominance and set a strong tone for the season.
Author's Summary
The Sydney Sixers showcased a commanding all-round performance, led by Ashleigh Gardner’s five-wicket haul and a crucial partnership by Perry and Dunkley, to crush the Perth Scorchers decisively.
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