The thirty fourth match of the Girls’s Large Bash League 2024 (WBBL) between Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers on Thursday (November 21) delivered a nail-biting thriller that resulted in an unprecedented tie even after a Tremendous Over. On the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, each groups showcased unbelievable resilience, leaving followers on the sting of their seats.
Ellyse Perry’s lone battle within the Sixers’ chase
After opting to bat first, Perth Scorchers bundled out for 126 in 19.2 overs. The inspiration of their innings was laid by wicket-keeper batter Beth Mooney, who crafted a affected person 44 off 37 balls, together with 4 boundaries. Brooke Halliday additionally contributed considerably, scoring a brisk 41 off 32 deliveries, adorned with 4 fours and a six. Nonetheless, the Scorchers struggled towards the Sixers’ disciplined bowling assault. Off-spinner Ashleigh Gardner was the standout performer, claiming 4 wickets in her 4-over spell. Medium-pacer Courtney Sippel chipped in with two wickets in her 2.2 overs to wrap up the Scorchers’ innings.
Chasing 127, the Sydney Sixers discovered themselves in a precarious place after early setbacks. Nonetheless, skipper Ellyse Perry stood tall, anchoring the innings with a chic 67 off 53 balls, laced with eight boundaries. Regardless of her valiant effort, the Sixers fell wanting clinching the victory as they completed on 126/7 in 20 overs, tying the match. For the Scorchers, leg-spinner Alana King delivered a exceptional spell, taking 3 essential wickets in her 4 overs, maintaining her group within the contest.
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The thrilling Tremendous Over
Within the Tremendous Over, Sydney Sixers batted first, with Perry as soon as once more main the cost. Her unbeaten 12 off 5 balls, together with a 4 and a six, propelled the Sixers to fifteen runs, setting a goal of 16 for the Scorchers.
The Scorchers responded with Mikayla Hinkley’s fiery 14* off 4 balls, smashing three boundaries. Regardless of their efforts, they too managed 15 runs, leading to a tie. Each groups shared some extent every, with Perth Scorchers now sitting 4th on the desk and the Sixers at sixth. Perry was rightfully named Participant of the Match for her distinctive batting beneath strain.
Two groups that could not be separated!
The primary tie of #WBBL10. pic.twitter.com/tnRyZmstd5
— Weber Girls’s Large Bash League (@WBBL) November 21, 2024
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