• Sydney Thunder defeated Sydney Sixers by 42 runs in Match 6 of Women’s Big Bash League 2023.

  • Chamari Athapaththu smashed a brilliant half-century before bagging a scintillating 3-wicket haul.

WBBL 2023: Chamari Athapaththu’s all-round show helps Sydney Thunder beat Sydney Sixers
Sydney Thunder beat Sydney Sixers in WBBL 2023 (Image Source: Twitter)

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In a thrilling showdown at North Sydney Oval, the Sydney Thunder Women outshone their rivals, the Sydney Sixers Women, securing a resounding victory by 42 runs in the Women’s Big Bash League 2023. Both teams displayed commendable skills, but it was the Thunder Women who ultimately triumphed.

Chamari Athapaththu, Phoebe Litchfield take Thunder to a competitive total

The Sydney Thunder Women’s innings proved to be a formidable challenge for their opponents, as they posted a substantial total of 190/5 in their allotted 20 overs. The foundation for this imposing score was laid by the striking performances of Chamari Athapaththu and Phoebe Litchfield. Athapaththu displayed her class, amassing 52 runs off 39 deliveries, featuring five boundaries and three powerful sixes. Litchfield, on the other hand, exhibited her prowess with a blistering 54 runs off just 28 balls, which included six boundaries and three maximums.

The Sydney Sixers Women bowlers found it difficult to contain the Thunder Women’s aggressive onslaught. Jess Kerr and Lauren Cheatle were the most successful among the Sixers Women bowlers, each claiming two wickets. Jess finished with an impressive figure of 4 overs, 2 wickets, and 25 runs conceded, while Lauren Cheatle accounted for 2 wickets, conceding 43 runs in her 4 overs.

Athapaththu, Heather Knight impress in bowling

When it was their turn to bat, the Sydney Sixers Women faced an uphill battle. Despite a spirited effort, they could only manage to accumulate 148/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Ellyse Perry, one of the Sixers Women’s star players, provided a glimmer of hope with a brisk 31 off 16 balls, featuring six fours and a six. Erin Burns contributed to the cause with an explosive 29 runs off 16 balls, including five boundaries.

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However, the Sydney Thunder Women’s bowlers proved to be a handful, consistently picking up crucial wickets. Athapaththu displayed her all-round brilliance, claiming three wickets in her 4 overs, conceding just 20 runs. Heather Knight was equally effective, ending with figures of 4 overs, 3 wickets, and 27 runs conceded. Their combined efforts helped stifle the Sixers Women’s batting and limited their pursuit of the target.

In the end, the Sydney Thunder Women emerged victorious with a comprehensive 42-run win. Their strong batting performance and disciplined bowling effort saw them secure an important win in the Women’s Big Bash League 2023. The Sydney Sixers Women will be eager to regroup and bounce back strongly in their upcoming matches, while the Thunder Women will carry their winning momentum into the next fixtures.

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