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WBBL Challenger: Sydney Sixers to lock horns with Perth Scorchers in blockbuster showdown
The Women’s Big Bash League is gearing up for a blockbuster showdown on Thursday as the Sydney Sixers Women take on the Perth Scorchers Women in the WBBL Challenger in Sydney. All things are clear for both sides, who are riding the momentum of recent wins.
The Perth Scorchers head into the contest brimming with confidence after stitching together three consecutive victories. Their latest triumph came in the Knockout, where they outclassed the Melbourne Stars to secure a convincing 28-run win on Tuesday.
The Sydney Sixers, too, carry winning momentum into the Challenger. Their victory in the final game of the league stage served as a significant morale boost. They edged out Adelaide Strikers narrowly in their last game, winning the contest by 1 run and keeping the WBBL final hopes alive.
Meanwhile, the winner of the Challenger will advance to the WBBL Final, where the Hobart Hurricanes await. Overall, both sides have shown commitment throughout the season, and Thursday’s clash will determine who maintains their composure in the high-pressure game.
Head-to-head
Matches - 22
Sydney Sixers won - 10
Perth Scorchers won - 11
Tied - 1
Sydney Sixers Women possible XI: Ellyse Perry, Sophia Dunkley, Alyssa Healy (wk), Ashleigh Gardner (c), Amelia Kerr, Maitlan Brown, Mady Villiers, Erin Burns, Emma Manix-Geeves, Caoimhe Bray, Lauren Cheatle
Perth Scorchers Women possible XI: Beth Mooney (wk), Katie Mack, Maddy Darke, Sophie Devine (c), Freya Kemp, Paige Scholfield, Chloe Ainsworth, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Ruby Strange, Amy Edgar
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