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Strong, in-form list sets up Sixers for success in WBBL|12

After returning to the finals last season, the magenta outfit has only gotten stronger ahead of WBBL|12…

By Laura Jolly · Cricket Australia

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 9:18 PM

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Captain Ashleigh Gardner stated the Sydney Sixers possess their strongest squad in years ahead of WBBL|12.
The Sixers appointed Pete Clarke as their new head coach following a third-place finish last season.
England international Alice Capsey and wicketkeeper-batter Maddy Darke joined to help replace the retired Alyssa Healy.

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Sydney Sixers captain Ashleigh Gardner believes the club holds its strongest squad in years heading into the WBBL|12 season. Following a third-place finish in WBBL|11 and a recent victory in the Spring Challenge, the Sixers enter the tournament with a reinforced lineup under new head coach Pete Clarke.

The Sixers will adapt to Alyssa Healy's retirement by adding England allrounder Alice Capsey and wicketkeeper-batter Maddy Darke from the Perth Scorchers. Experienced bowler Sarah Coyte also returns, joining established stars Ellyse Perry, Sophia Dunkley, and Amelia Kerr.

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Strong, in-form list sets up Sixers for success in WBBL|12

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