third match of Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025–26 seasonHeld at Perth’s historic WACA Ground on 9 November, seen sydney sixers women perform impressively against perth scorchers womenThe highlight of the match was the brilliant catch of the young Sixers star. Caoimhe Brae And a clinical chase from Sydney’s top order eventually gave them a ten-wicket win with 43 balls remaining.
WBBL|11: Caoimhe Bray’s brilliant catch removes Amy Edgar from Perth Scorcher’s innings
In a highly competitive encounter, Bray displayed his exceptional fielding skills in 19.3 overs of the Scorchers’ innings. Bray, who was at short third, leapt forward and took a brilliant catch, which was discarded. amy edgar who was trying to attack the bowler matlan brownEdgar, after playing 8 balls and scoring 6 runs at a strike rate of 75, faltered backwards but managed to catch the edged delivery, resulting in a vital wicket for the Sixers. The moment highlighted Bray’s youthful energy and alertness, increasing the pressure on the Scorchers’ batting lineup. The last wicket fell with the dismissal of Edgar and the Scorchers’ innings ended at 109 runs in 19.3 overs.
Here is the video:
She is only 16 years old!
Maitlan Brown’s reaction tells the story of Caoimhe Bray’s amazing catch 🤯 #WBBL11 pic.twitter.com/XNs4EbijGT
– Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) 9 November 2025
WBBL|11: Sydney Sixers beat Perth Scorchers with an impeccable goal
Sydney Sixers set out to chase a modest target of 110 runs, but they made it look easy with their impressive performance. elise perry And Sophia Dunkley Opened the innings and remained unbeaten throughout the chase and conducted a flawless run chase. Perry scored a brilliant 47 runs off 37 balls at a strike rate of 127.02, while Dunkley showed aggressive intent, scoring 61 runs off just 40 balls at an explosive strike rate of 152.50, which included four fours and five sixes.
Both scored consecutive runs without losing any wicket, showing a mixture of calculated strokes and power hitting. Their partnership helped the Sixers achieve the target in just 12.5 overs, a full 7.5 overs shy of the stipulated 20 overs, and seal a spectacular victory by ten wickets. The extras contributed four runs through wides, making it even easier for the visitors to chase the target.
The Scorchers had to struggle against the tight bowling of the Sixers, who used their entire bowling arsenal effectively. Ashley Gardner And Perry took important wickets during the opposition innings, while the fielding, led by Bray’s notable catches, kept the pressure constant. The Scorchers’ inability to build significant partnerships and early run-outs hampered their innings with several wickets falling at regular intervals.
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