Melbourne Renegades produced a remarkable comeback to end Sydney Sixers’ unbeaten start to the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL|12), securing a thrilling two-wicket victory at North Sydney Oval on Sunday, November 15.
South African all-rounder Chloe Tryon played the starring role with a blistering knock, helping the Renegades chase down a target of 153 in a last-ball finish.
Ashleigh Gardner’s half-century powers Sydney Sixers to 152
Batting first, Sydney Sixers posted a competitive 152/6 in their 20 overs, with captain Ashleigh Gardner leading from the front.
Gardner smashed 55 runs off just 31 deliveries, striking five fours and four sixes. Her aggressive innings helped the Sixers recover from periods when the Renegades’ bowlers managed to keep the scoring under control.
Sophia Dunkley contributed 49 off 45 balls, while Amelia Kerr added 22 from 17 deliveries. However, the Renegades kept picking up wickets at important moments and prevented the Sixers from finishing with an even bigger total.
Georgia Wareham was particularly impressive, claiming three wickets for just 19 runs in her four overs. Her spell played a major role in restricting Sydney to 152/6.
Melbourne Renegades struggle before Chloe Tryon’s counterattack
The chase did not begin smoothly for Melbourne. The Renegades lost wickets regularly and found themselves in serious trouble at 61/5 after 12 overs.
Olivia Porter provided an early contribution with 29 off 21 balls, but the Sixers continued to apply pressure. Skipper Sophie Molineux then attempted to revive the innings, scoring 38 from 25 deliveries with seven boundaries.
After Molineux departed, Tryon took responsibility for keeping the chase alive. Batting at No.7, the South African all-rounder played an attacking innings of 43 from only 23 balls.
Her knock included three fours and three sixes, putting the Renegades back in contention when the required run rate threatened to become difficult.
Tryon’s clean striking brought the equation down to 13 runs from the final over, setting up a dramatic finish.
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Nicole Faltum seals dramatic last-ball victory for Renegades
Gardner took responsibility for bowling the final over, but Tryon immediately put her under pressure. The Renegades batter struck a six and a four from the second and third deliveries, reducing the target to two runs from three balls.
Tryon was dismissed on the next delivery, leaving the result in the hands of the remaining batters.
However, wicketkeeper-batter Nicole Faltum kept her composure and drove the final ball for four to complete a remarkable comeback. Melbourne finished on 156/8 in 20 overs, winning by two wickets.
Gardner ended with impressive figures of 4/33, but her individual brilliance could not prevent the Sixers from suffering their first defeat of the season.
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