All-round Wareham sinks Sydney Sixers

Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers

Georgia Wareham delivered an all-round performance (3-21 and 49* off 29) to keep Melbourne Renegades in contention for a top-four finish. Her bowling restricted third-placed Sydney Sixers to 130 for 9, and her batting guided the Renegades to a successful chase. The Renegades finish the league stage on 10 points in fourth place, awaiting other results to determine their finals fate. Perth Scorchers, also on 10 points, could overtake them with a win over Brisbane Heat. Adelaide Strikers, with eight points, remain in contention if they win their remaining matches.

The Sixers struggled with batting support for Ellyse Perry, who top-scored with 65 off 47 balls. The next highest score was Ashleigh Gardner's 16, with seven other batters recording single-digit scores, including two ducks. The Renegades' bowling was effective, with Alice Capsey (2-27) and Sophie Molineux (1-21) supporting Wareham. In the chase, the Renegades stumbled early to 29 for 3 by the seventh over and 49 for 4 near the halfway mark. Wareham and Courtney Webb then partnered for an 85-run stand off 43 balls, hitting nine fours and two sixes to secure victory.

Brief Scores: Sydney Sixers 130/9 in 20 overs (Ellyse Perry 65; Georgia Wareham 3-21, Alice Capsey 2-27) lost to Melbourne Renegades 134/4 in 16.2 overs (Georgia Wareham 49*; Maitlan Brown 2-45) by 6 wickets