In the 34th match Women’s Big Bash League 2024 (WBBL), Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers Sydney Sixers’ star spinner at Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Thursday (November 21). Ashley Gardner Perth delivered a game-changing moment against the Scorchers as fans witnessed a thrilling super where Gardner’s athleticism and sharp reflexes denied the Scorchers an opener. Beth Mooney.
Ashleigh Gardner’s exceptional catch and bowled dismissal
On the second ball of the Scorchers’ over, Gardner hit Mooney, who was trying to hit a direct hit down the ground. Reacting with lightning speed, Gardner bent to his knees and lifted the ball inches off the ground to complete a stunning catch-bowling. This magnificent effort sent Mooney back to the pavilion for a golden duck (0 from 1 ball). Muni was the top scorer during the Scorchers’ main innings with a crucial 44 runs, making his early dismissal in the super contest all the more significant.
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Ash Gardner SCREAMER!
What it’s like to fire Beth Mooney in Super Over. #WBBL10 pic.twitter.com/ZNGQWTJi12
— Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) November 21, 2024
Gardner’s exceptional performance did not stop there. He emerged as the standout player of the match, claiming four goals in the four overs allotted to him during the main game. Including his super-over heroics, he took an impressive five wickets for the match, cementing his role as the match-winner for the Sixers.
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Nail-biting Super Over show
Earlier, Perth Scorchers were bowled out for 126 in 19.2 overs after electing to bat. Sydney Sixers suffered early setbacks in their chase but found stability through their captaincy Ellyse PerryA brilliant knock of 67 runs off 53 balls that featured eight boundaries. Despite Perry’s efforts, the Sixers finished at 126/7 in 20 overs, forcing the game into a super over.
In the first innings of the Super, Sydney Sixers scored 15 runs to set a competitive target of 16 for the Scorchers. He responded with the Scorchers Mikayla HinkleyA blazing 14* from 4 balls including three boundaries. However, their efforts could only level the super score at 15 runs, leading to another draw and highlighting the tight contest of the match.
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