MR W vs SS-W

That brings us to the end of our coverage for this encounter. Till the next time, this is myself (Arya Sekhar Chakraborty) signing off also on behalf of my fellow commentator Bala. 

Sydney Sixers Women won by 3 wickets (with an over to spare)

Ellyse Perry 81(38) | Ellyse Perry 2/25(4)
Georgia Wareham 61(31) | Georgia Wareham 3/26

Powered by a stunning knock from captain Ellyse Perry, the Sydney Sixers Women chased down the stuff target of 179 to begin their WBBL campaign with a win. Out came Perry and Hollie Armitage to open the innings and it was an exceptional shot from both openers. 

The target looked a bit too stiff but when these two were going great guns, it looked like the Sixers had the chance of chasing it down. Armitage went onto score 30 off 23 deliveries which included six fours. Ashleigh Gardner was also dismissed in the same over but the Sixers were reduced to 82/2. 

Perry smashed three lusty blows during her knock and continued to just flow in the innings. It was extraordinary timing from the stylish right hander and the ball literally flew from her bat today. It was Georgia Wareham who turned the game around in the 13th over, bagging the wicket of Ellyse Perry and Peterson. 

Sarah Bryce at the other end continued the good work and remained unbeaten on 36 off 25 deliveries. Perry’s knock of 81 runs came to an end at a crucial juncture of the game but she had laid the platform. Five wickets feel in a matter of 25 deliveries and india will be hoping enjoy himself much more in the next game. It was Caoimhe Bray who struck a brilliant inside out shot to finish the match off with a boundary with an over left.

Ellyse Perry (Player of the Match): For a 15 year-old to hit the ball over extra cover, that was special. She's a very good talent. Nice to get home, everyone's excited. The competition between the two sides was really good. Wareham was exceptional. We got off to a reasonable start. Bryce was so calm and composed in the end. It was a team performance, even with the ball. Renegades played really well, unlucky to lose. That's the beauty of the competition. It offers opportunity to a lot of youngsters and local stars.

18.6 Sophie Molineux to Caoimhe Bray, FOUR! The 15-year-old debutant hits the winning runs! This would seem like a fairytale to her. A bit of flight and she gets underneath it, going inside out over covers

18.1 Sophie Molineux to Caoimhe Bray, fast low full toss outside off. Drives it through point with an open faced bat. The fielder gives it the chase and pulls it back just inside the fence

17.6 Linsey Smith to Sarah Bryce, FOUR! Caps it off with a boundary! This over might have changed the game on its head. Short of a length angling down the leg, once again it's easy pickings for Bryce. Uses the angle and pulls it away over square leg

17.3 Linsey Smith to Sarah Bryce, FOUR MORE! Bryce it turning the tide! Length ball on top of off, sways back and punches it through cover point

17.2 Linsey Smith to Sarah Bryce, FOUR! Poor delivery, asking to be hit. Flighted on the leg-stump, moves across the crease and sweeps it over backward square