Tryon's 43 sets up Renegades' final-ball WBBL win over Sixers

Melbourne Renegades Women beat Sydney Sixers Women by two wickets in a final-ball finish in Match 23 of the Women's Big Bash League on Sunday 15 November 2026, closing on 156 for 8 from their 20 overs in pursuit of 153.

Sixers build a competitive total

The Sixers were 18 for 1 after the four-over powerplay. Sophia Dunkley and Amelia Kerr then rebuilt the innings, adding 50 from 35 balls.

Ashleigh Gardner supplied the late acceleration, hitting 55 from 31 balls with five fours and four sixes before being bowled by Georgia Wareham. Dunkley made 49 from 45 balls, with eight boundaries, before Molineux caught her off Deandra Dottin. Sydney finished on 152 for 6.

Renegades recover from 55 for 4

Melbourne were 28 for 1 after four overs and in trouble at 55 for 4 at the halfway point, with the required rate climbing.

Olivia Porter made 29 from 21 balls, including five boundaries, before falling to Gardner. Sophie Molineux then made 38 from 25 balls, with seven fours, before Kerr had her stumped.

Chloe Tryon struck 43 from 23 balls, with three sixes and three fours, and Cricket World described the innings as the one that changed the match. Gardner eventually dismissed her, but Melbourne had the target within reach.

Final over decides it

The Renegades reached 100 in the 15th over and kept losing wickets as they closed in. They passed 150 in the final over, and the match went to the last ball.

The sources do not say how the result affects the WBBL table or when either side plays next.