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“Sydney Sixers Draw on Past Success to Keep WBBL Hopes Alive”

Sariya Afrin — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:41:23 +0000

Coach Charlotte Edwards remains optimistic about the Sydney Sixers’ WBBL season, despite starting with three consecutive losses. Even though they face challenges, they believe there’s still hope. Last week, the Sixers were considered title favorites, but now they’re second to last and have a tough journey to reach the top four in the WBBL. Edwards points out that the Adelaide Strikers lost their first two games last season but managed to win the title in the end. The Sixers themselves had a tough start in the opening season back in 2015-16 but reached the final.

“We know T20 can be unpredictable,” Edwards said. “We’re not playing poorly; we’re just missing out on crucial moments. We need to improve our fielding and partnerships with the bat. The tournament is long, and we can turn things around, just like the Strikers did last year.”

The Sixers will face the Melbourne Renegades at Junction Oval on Sunday after three losses at home. They’re waiting for a clear update on Alyssa Healy’s injury and whether she can return during the WBBL. If she’s ruled out for the season, the Sixers have limited options for domestic replacements, with Hannah Trethewy drafted in as a former NSW wicketkeeper. On a positive note, 17-year-old Kate Pelle performed well on Tuesday night, taking two catches behind the stumps.

“It’s great to see someone like her thrive in this environment,” Edwards commented. “Midge [Healy] was excited to see her take those catches, and we expect more from her with the bat as well.” Ellyse Perry also showed promise with 49 runs while returning to the top of the order, and she’s expected to resume bowling next month after recovering from a knee injury.

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Alyssa Healy has accomplished a milestone while Australia dominate the West Indies in a T20 match.

Samia Akter — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:36:04 +0000

Healy's Heroics in 250th Match Seal Victory for Australia

Alyssa Healy, in her remarkable 250th international match, led Australia to an emphatic eight-wicket T20 victory over the West Indies. The Australian captain showcased her prowess, contributing a total of 149-2 with a commanding half-century. Tahlia McGrath also played a vital role in securing the win at North Sydney Oval on Sunday.

Australia's Chase and Healy's Explosive Knock

The West Indies set a challenging target, with captain Hayley Matthews delivering a stunning innings, finishing at an impressive 99 not out. Despite her efforts, the visitors managed to post 147-3.

In response, Healy opened the batting for Australia and quickly regained control. She blazed her way up to 56 runs from just 29 balls, featuring three sixes and seven boundaries. Healy’s fiery innings came to an end when she skied a shot over cover and was eventually caught off Matthews’ bowling. Nonetheless, her explosive performance had already put Australia in a strong position at 107-2 in the 10th over.

McGrath Seals the Deal for Australia

Tahlia McGrath played a crucial role in ensuring a commanding start to Australia’s summer campaign. The all-rounder remained unbeaten with an impressive 60 runs off 32 balls, including three sixes and eight fours.

With Ash Gardner (13 not out) and Beth Mooney (12) providing valuable support, Australia made light work of what initially appeared to be a challenging chase, reaching their target with a remarkable 40 balls to spare.

West Indies' Efforts and Australia's Dominance

Hayley Matthews, who had earlier appeared poised for a second T20I century, played a pivotal role for the West Indies. She batted through their innings, crafting an entertaining knock of 99 from 74 balls, featuring four sixes and 12 fours. Unfortunately, her efforts were in vain as her teammates failed to capitalize.

Despite Matthews’ batting brilliance, West Indies faced an uphill battle, especially after dropping several crucial chances. Chinelle Henry (1-30) was the only other wicket-taker for the West Indies as Australia displayed dominance with the bat.

Megan Schutt, playing her 100th T20I for Australia, made an impressive start by conceding just one run from her two overs. Ellyse Perry, who had previously suffered a knee injury against Ireland in July, returned to the lineup but refrained from bowling in this match.

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Healy and Bates huge opening stand takes Sixers top

Mainul Islam — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:51:24 +0000

A rejuvenated Alyssa Healy blasted the Sydney Sixers to a comprehensive 37-run victory over the Melbourne Renegades in Ballarat and to the top of the WBBL points table. Healy thumped three sixes in her 78 off 54 balls while fellow opener Suzie Bates crunched 66 off 47 to steer the Sixers to 3 for 188 at Eastern Oval.

Healy, who entered the fixture with just 53 runs at 10.60 this season, combined with Bates for a match-winning 151-run first-wicket stand, before both fell to Renegades captain Sophie Molineux. Bates was grassed twice before finally holing out to Shabnim Ismail on the deep midwicket boundary, before Molineux struck again two balls later, bowling Healy around her legs.

But Molineux’s double-strike failed to slow Sixers, who plundered 36 off the last three overs, through Ash Gardner, Erin Burns, and captain Ellyse Perry.”It was nice to spend some time out there,” Healy said. “I’ve been waiting seven years to have a really good partnership with Suzie Bates.

“The fact we could do that today and get our team off to a good start was pleasing. I’ve been praying to some sort of higher power for a bit of luck and I got it today.”Renegades’ unlikely pursuit of the imposing target started poorly when English spinner Sophie Ecclestone, the world’s No.1 T20 bowler, sent Hayley Matthews and Courtney Webb packing early.

When Lauren Cheatle enticed Molineux to Stella Campbell at mid-off, the hosts were reeling at 5 for 38, before a WBBL record sixth-wicket stand of 81 off 52 balls between Carly Leeson and Rhiann O’Donnell gave them an unlikely sniff. They were aided by a burst of shoddy bowling from Sixers after the drinks break, with Campbell sending down five straight wides to concede 22 off the 11th over and Perry carted for 24 off the 13th.

Perry made amends with a spectacular, high-leaping catch at cover to send O’Donnell packing, ending Renegades’ resistance.

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