Sydney Sixers Secure Second Win of Season Against Hobart Hurricanes
Sydney Sixers' Ellyse Perry starred with a powerful 86 off 62 balls as her team defeated Hobart Hurricanes by six runs to secure their second win of the season.
Perry's Dominant Knock
Perry, who formed the opening partnership with Alyssa Healy's replacement, led the show with her gritty 86. She shared useful partnerships with Ashleigh Gardner (21) and Hollie Armitage (30) to guide Sixers to a strong total of 155/7.
Hurricanes' Collapse
Hobart Hurricanes, put in to chase, lost early wickets with Alyssa Healy and Sarah Bryce going for just 3 runs. Danni Wyatt-Hodge's 30-ball 30 helped Hurricanes reach 36/1 but the team's batting order collapsed quickly after that.
Key Wickets
- Lauren Cheatle sent Lizelle Lee back with a four on the first ball and followed it up with a scalp in the next delivery.
- Ashleigh Gardner dismissed Wyatt-Hodge on the first ball of the seventh over.
- Caoimhe Bray removed Nicola Carey in the following over.
- Sophie Ecclestone handed Graham a four-ball duck as Hurricanes slipped to 62/4.
- Elyse Villani was dismissed by Cheatle for 26 (17 balls).
- Bray took a crucial wicket of Tryon (20, 15 balls) and Ecclestone got Molly Strano run out in the 16th over.
Match Summary
Sydney Sixers: 155/7 in 20 overs (Ellyse Perry 86)
Hobart Hurricanes: 149/9 in 20 overs (Danni Wyatt-Hodge 30, Elyse Villani 26)
Result: Sydney Sixers beat Hobart Hurricanes by 6 runs