Newly-appointed Sixers captain Ashleigh Gardner took five wickets to help Sydney defeat Perth in the opening WBBL match. The Scorchers were bowled out for 109, and Sydney chased the target without losing a wicket.
Breakdown
- Ash Gardner was named Sixers captain ahead of the opening WBBL match.
- Gardner took five wickets against Perth, achieving her best Big Bash figures. 8s
- The Perth Scorchers were bowled out for 109 runs. 8s
- Commentators praised Gardner's performance and leadership potential. 16s
- Sydney completed the run chase without losing a wicket, winning the match. 27s