Exciting WBBL 2025 Drummoyne Oval, Sydney, The Sydney sixers Women won by 16 runs Melbourne stars Women. Batting first, the alter made a competitive 164/5 in the 20s. Ashley GardnerAn explosive half-century (50 off 31 balls) was the highlight of his innings and was followed by a brilliant bowling performance, taking 3 wickets for 31 runs. In response, the stars short, Only manage 148/8though Maia BouchierA gutsy 67 from 40 balls. With this win, Alter has solidified their position at the top of the DBBL standings.
WBBL 2025: Ashleigh Gardner’s match-winning performance
Gardner’s all-around brilliance was a determining factor in the Alters’ victory. After a solid start Sophia Dunkley (41 from 37 balls), Gardner held both bat and ball. His quick-fire 50 ensured a difficult total was posted and he played to a great extent, hitting 8 boundaries. With the ball, he was equally devastating as a similar player Meg Lanning, Kim Garth and Georgia Prestwidge swinging the match in favor of the team. His all-round efforts earned him the player of the match award and his 3 wickets played a pivotal role in the stars’ chase.
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WBBL 2025: Melbourne Stars fall short against ‘Batting Sydney Sixers’
Despite a promising start from Bouchier, who hit a quickfire 67, the stars failed to chase down the target. Bouchier hit a single, 10 boundaries and 1 six, but no support from the other end. The stars’ best command, early, key wickets falling to gardens, browns and Amelia Kerr. A number of soft dismissals, including Rhys McKay Lanning left the Stars in a hole they couldn’t recover from. Sixer ‘bowlers continued the pressure throughout Lauren Cheatle and Crazy villiers Also, the stars fell short by 16 runs, batting with important wickets as well.
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