Sydney Sixers Women produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Hobart Hurricanes Women by 87 runs in the WBBL 2026 clash on November 1. Ashleigh Gardner led the way with a spectacular 124 off 60 balls before the Sixers' bowlers dismantled the Hurricanes' chase, bowling them out for 109 in 17.4 overs.
The victory was built around a remarkable innings from Gardner, who struck 10 fours and nine sixes at a strike rate of 206.67. She took the attack to the Hurricanes' bowlers and gave Sydney Sixers a commanding total of 196/8 in their 20 overs.
Ashleigh Gardner's outstanding century powers Sixers
Sydney Sixers suffered an early setback when Sophia Dunkley fell for a duck in the second over. Ellyse Perry (3) and Melie Kerr (1) also departed cheaply, leaving the innings in need of a substantial partnership.
Gardner responded with an aggressive counterattack. She dominated the scoring and brought up a remarkable 124 from just 60 deliveries, keeping the Sixers on course for a big total.
Alice Capsey provided valuable support with an unbeaten 54 off 40 balls, including five fours and a six. Her contribution helped maintain the momentum through the middle and closing stages of the innings.
Gardner eventually fell at 182/4 in the 17.4th over, but Capsey remained at the crease to guide the Sixers to 196/8. Nicola Carey and Molly Strano picked up three wickets each for Hobart, while Chinelle Henry claimed two.
Sixers bowlers dismantle Hobart Hurricanes
Chasing 197 for victory, Hobart Hurricanes made a disastrous start and lost wickets regularly. The innings never developed the partnerships needed to challenge Sydney's imposing total.
Sophia Dunkley was dismissed for a duck, while Ellyse Perry (3) and Melie Kerr (1) also fell early. The Hurricanes were reduced to 6/3 inside three overs, putting the chase under immediate pressure.
Maddy Green offered some resistance with 42 off 33 balls, while Chinelle Henry scored 32 from 20 deliveries. However, their efforts were not enough to revive the innings as wickets continued to fall around them.
Gardner made another significant contribution with the ball, taking 3/23 in three overs. Melie Kerr also claimed three wickets, finishing with 3/25 from 2.4 overs. Caoimhe Bray returned figures of 2/14, while Lauren Cheatle picked up one wicket.
Hobart Hurricanes were eventually bowled out for 109 in 17.4 overs, handing Sydney Sixers an emphatic 87-run victory.
Player of the Match
Ashleigh Gardner was the standout performer, producing a match-winning all-round display. Her 124 off 60 balls set up the Sixers' total before she returned to take three wickets for 23 runs.
Match Summary
WBBL 2026 – Sydney Sixers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women
Sydney Sixers Women: 196/8 (20 overs)
Ashleigh Gardner: 124 (60)
Alice Capsey: 54* (40)
Nicola Carey: 3/31
Molly Strano: 2/32
Chinelle Henry: 2/8
Hobart Hurricanes Women: 109 all out (17.4 overs)
Maddy Green: 42 (33)
Chinelle Henry: 32 (20)
Ashleigh Gardner: 3/23
Melie Kerr: 3/25
Caoimhe Bray: 2/14
Result: Sydney Sixers Women won by 87 runs.
Player of the Match: Ashleigh Gardner (124 runs and 3 wickets).
