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Wily Coyte does it again as Sixers sink Stars in one-run thriller

Sydney Sixers' Ellyse Perry and Sarah Coyte have combined to keep their side's unbeaten start to WBBL|12 alive…

By Justin Chadwick · Cricket Australia

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 12:02 PM

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Sarah Coyte bowled a clutch final over as the Sydney Sixers defeated the Melbourne Stars by one run.
Ellyse Perry top-scored for the Sixers with an unbeaten 84 runs off 57 deliveries.
The Sydney Sixers posted 5-160 before holding the Melbourne Stars to 7-159 in reply.

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The Sydney Sixers edged out the Melbourne Stars by one run in a thrilling WBBL match at Junction Oval. Ellyse Perry led the way with an unbeaten 84 off 57 balls to guide the Sixers to a total of 5-160. Melbourne fell just short in their chase, finishing on 7-159 as the Sixers extended their unbeaten start to the season.

Sarah Coyte defended eight runs in the final over, conceding only six runs and taking a wicket to secure victory. Dani Gibson scored 31 and Georgia Prestwidge finished 21 not out, but the Stars could not muster the four runs needed off Coyte's final delivery. The win improved the Sixers' record to 3-0 while the Stars dropped to 1-3.

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Wily Coyte does it again as Sixers sink Stars in one-run thriller

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