Gardner’s 124 diffuses Hurricanes as Sixers script stunning comeback win

Sixers captain rescued her side from 6 for 3 and took them to 196, before also bagging three wickets…

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Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 12:35 PM

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Sydney Sixers defeated Hobart Hurricanes by 87 runs behind Ashleigh Gardner's 124-run performance.
Sydney Sixers posted 196 for 8 after recovering from an early collapse of 6 for 3.
Hobart Hurricanes were bowled out for 109 in response, dropping to 0-2 for the season.

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Sydney Sixers captain Ashleigh Gardner delivered a dominant all-round performance to lead her side to an 87-run victory over Hobart Hurricanes at Drummoyne Oval. After the Sixers collapsed to 6 for 3, Gardner struck 124 off 60 balls and shared a 176-run stand with Alice Capsey, who scored 54, pushing Sydney to a total of 196 for 8.

In response, the defending champions Hobart Hurricanes were bowled out for 109. Gardner starred with the ball as well, taking 3 for 22, while Melie Kerr claimed 3 for 25 and Caoimhe Bray took 2 for 14. The victory moved the Sixers to a 2-0 record while the Hurricanes fell to 0-2.

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