Sixers vs Hurricanes, WBBL|12: Gardner 124, Sixers Win by 87
Published on November 1, 2026
Summary Overview: Sydney Sixers beat Hobart Hurricanes by 87 runs in WBBL|12 at Drummoyne Oval. Captain Ashleigh Gardner hit 124 off 60 balls with nine sixes after the Sixers slumped to 6 for 3, added 176 with Alice Capsey, then took 3 for 23. The champions were bowled out for 109.
Who won? Sydney Sixers, by 87 runs at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney. They made 196 for 8, and Hobart Hurricanes were bowled out for 109 in 17.4 overs.
Who starred? Captain Ashleigh Gardner smashed 124 off 60 balls, with 10 fours and nine sixes, then took 3 for 23. She was named Player of the Match. Alice Capsey made 54 not out.
How did the Sixers recover? They were 6 for 3 in the third over. Gardner and Capsey then added 176 off 91 balls for the fourth wicket.
What does it mean? The Sixers have won both of their games and go top of the WBBL|12 table. The defending champions have lost both of theirs.
Match Report: Gardner's Day
For readers new to cricket: in a T20 match, each team bats for up to 20 overs (an over is six legal deliveries). A century (100 runs) in a T20 is rare, and scoring one off just 60 balls after your team has lost three early wickets is exceptional.
Sixers' Innings: 6 for 3, Then 176 for the Fourth Wicket
Hurricanes captain Nicola Carey won the toss and chose to bowl, and the decision looked inspired. Chinelle Henry had Sophia Dunkley caught second ball, Carey removed Ellyse Perry for 3, and Henry had Melie Kerr caught for 1. The Sixers were 6 for 3.
Then Ashleigh Gardner took over. She and Alice Capsey added 176 off 91 balls, taking the game away from Hobart. Gardner hit 10 fours and nine sixes, reaching her century and going on to 124 off 60 balls before Heather Graham had her caught in the 18th over. Capsey batted through to 54 not out off 40.
The Hurricanes took five wickets for 7 runs at the end, with Carey finishing on 3 for 31 and Molly Strano taking two in two balls, but the Sixers still posted 196 for 8.
Hurricanes' Chase: 26 for 5
Hobart's reply fell apart almost immediately. Caoimhe Bray had Chamari Athapaththu caught and bowled Rachel Trenaman, and Gardner removed Lizelle Lee and Carey. Melie Kerr bowled Graham, and the champions were 26 for 5 in the eighth over.
Maddy Green (42 not out off 33) and Chinelle Henry (32 off 20) added 52 to avoid total embarrassment, but Gardner bowled Henry, and the Hurricanes lost three wickets for 2 runs. Kerr finished the match with two late wickets, and Hobart were all out for 109.
Turning Point: The Gardner and Capsey Stand
At 6 for 3, the Sixers were in danger of a very low total. Gardner and Capsey's 176-run partnership, scored at almost two runs a ball, turned the game completely. Without it, Hobart's early burst might have decided the match.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Ashleigh Gardner (c) | Sydney Sixers | 124 (60), 10 fours, 9 sixes, and 3 for 23, Player of the Match |
| Alice Capsey (wk) | Sydney Sixers | 54* (40), 5 fours, 1 six |
| Melie Kerr | Sydney Sixers | 3 for 25 (2.4 overs) |
| Caoimhe Bray | Sydney Sixers | 2 for 14 (4 overs) |
| Maddy Green | Hobart Hurricanes | 42* (33) |
| Chinelle Henry | Hobart Hurricanes | 32 (20), and 2 for 8 (2 overs) |
| Nicola Carey (c) | Hobart Hurricanes | 3 for 31 (4 overs) |
| Molly Strano | Hobart Hurricanes | 2 for 32 (3 overs) |
* not out
How the Game Turned
| Moment | Score |
| Sixers' early collapse | 6 for 3 (2.3 overs) |
| Gardner and Capsey stand | 176 off 91 balls for the 4th wicket |
| Late wickets | 182 for 3 to 189 for 8 |
| Sixers total | 196 for 8 (20 overs) |
| Hurricanes' collapse | 17 for 0 to 26 for 5 |
| Green and Henry stand | 52 for the 6th wicket |
| Hurricanes all out | 109 (17.4 overs) |
Powerplay Comparison
| Team | First 4 overs |
| Sydney Sixers | 15 for 3 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 15 for 0 |
Playing XIs
| Team | Playing XI |
| Sydney Sixers | Ellyse Perry, Sophia Dunkley, Melie Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Alice Capsey (wk), Eva Ragg, Erin Burns, Lauren Cheatle, Sarah Coyte, Caoimhe Bray, Frankie Nicklin |
| Hobart Hurricanes | Chamari Athapaththu, Lizelle Lee (wk), Rachel Trenaman, Nicola Carey (c), Heather Graham, Maddy Green, Chinelle Henry, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Molly Strano, Lauren Smith, Isabella Malgioglio |
Changes: the Sixers were unchanged. The Hurricanes brought in Hayley Silver-Holmes and Isabella Malgioglio for Ruth Johnston and Ira Aery. Linsey Smith, ruled out of the opening game with a quad injury, was on the bench.
WBBL|12 Table After Match 7
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate |
| Sydney Sixers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +2.250 |
| Sydney Thunder | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +1.605 |
| Perth Scorchers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +3.422 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.050 |
| Melbourne Stars | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.075 |
| Brisbane Heat | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -0.891 |
| Melbourne Renegades | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -2.265 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -2.625 |
Net run rate compares how fast a team scores with how fast its opponents score. A team that is bowled out is counted as having faced its full 20 overs.
What's Next
| Match | Date | Fixture | Venue | Local | IST |
| 8 | Mon, Nov 2 | Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 7:10 PM AEDT | 1:40 PM |
| 9 | Wed, Nov 4 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 7:10 PM AEDT | 1:40 PM |
| 12 | Fri, Nov 6 | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 7:10 PM AEDT | 1:40 PM |
For Pakistan, subtract 30 minutes from the IST times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes?
- Sydney Sixers, by 87 runs at Drummoyne Oval.
How many did Ashleigh Gardner score?
- 124 off 60 balls, with 10 fours and nine sixes. She also took 3 for 23 and was Player of the Match.
How big was the Gardner and Capsey partnership?
- 176 off 91 balls for the fourth wicket, after the Sixers were 6 for 3.
How have the Hobart Hurricanes started their title defence?
- With two defeats, to the Melbourne Stars and the Sydney Sixers.
Who is top of the WBBL|12 table?
- Sydney Sixers, ahead of Sydney Thunder on net run rate. Both have won two from two.
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