• Match: Sydney Sixers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women, Match 25, Women’s Big Bash League 2023
• Date: November 5th, 2023, Sunday.
• Time: 02:40 am GMT/ 08:10 am IST/ 10:40 am local
• Venue:  WACA Ground,  East Perth, Australia

Scheduled for November 5th, the 25th match of WBBL 2023 will see the Sydney Sixers Women facing off against the Melbourne Renegades Women at the W.A.C.A. Ground in Perth.

The Sydney Sixers Women come into this match on the heels of a 5-wicket loss to the Adelaide Strikers. The team encountered batting challenges, with star all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner contributing 25 off 27 balls, and Maitlan Brown notching 32 not out from 28 deliveries, resulting in a total of 111.

Gardner also showcased her bowling prowess, taking two wickets in conjunction with Lauren Cheatle. However, the Strikers effectively executed their strategy, successfully chasing down the target in the 18th over.

In the meantime, the Melbourne Renegades Women endured their fourth consecutive defeat in the previous encounter against the Perth Scorchers, also at the W.A.C.A. Ground. Despite losing six wickets, their batters put up an impressive performance, setting a formidable target of 171 runs. Key contributors included Hayley Matthews (31), Harmanpreet Kaur (52*), and Georgia Wareham (44).

Nonetheless, the Perth Scorchers Women’s top order displayed their batting prowess, efficiently chasing down the target with 2.4 overs to spare. Sarah Coyte managed to secure two wickets, while Georgia Prestwidge and skipper Matthews each claimed one wicket.

Sydney Sixers Women: Ellyse Perry (c), Suzie Bates, Ashleigh Gardner, Kate Pelle (wk), Erin Burns, Chloe Tryon, Linsey Smith, Maitlan Brown, Mathilda Carmichael, Kate Peterson, Lauren Cheatle

Melbourne Renegades Women: Hayley Matthews (c), Josephine Dooley (wk), Tammy Beaumont, Georgia Prestwidge, Courtney Webb,Sarah Coyte, Harmanpreet Kaur, Georgia Wareham,  Emma de Broughe, Ella Hayward, Sara Kennedy

The W.A.C.A. Ground has been the backdrop for four matches in this competition. In a notable trend, the chasing team emerged victorious in three out of the four games hosted at this venue. However, both participating teams faced setbacks in their recent appearances here.

Historically, the average score for the team batting first has been around 150 runs. In the early stages of these matches, 30 wickets have fallen, while the latter stages have witnessed 21 wickets being claimed.

A splendid day for cricket awaits at the WACA Ground in Perth! Anticipate abundant sunshine and a delightful 23°C temperature, accompanied by a gentle breeze of 16 km/h, creating perfect conditions to relish the game.

• Stadium: W.A.C.A. Ground
• City: Perth
• Capacity: 22,000 (24,500 with temporary seating)
• Measures: 139m square, 149m straight
• Ends: Members End, Prindiville Stand End
• Hosts to: Western Australia, Western Australia Women
• Also Hosts: Australian Rules Football, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Soccer, Baseball