Coyte delivers again as Sixers edge Stars by one run

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Nov, 12:37 · Archive

Sarah Coyte bowled a decisive final over as Sydney Sixers beat Melbourne Stars by one run in a WBBL match.

Sarah Coyte bowled a masterful final over to secure Sydney Sixers' one-run victory over Melbourne Stars at Junction Oval on Friday night. The Stars needed eight runs off the final over with four wickets remaining, but Coyte's tight bowling kept them to four runs from the last ball, with Georgia Prestwidge squeezing two runs through the on-side.

Ellyse Perry, three days after celebrating her 36th birthday, struck an unbeaten 84 off 57 balls to lift the Sixers to 5-160. In reply, Dani Gibson (31 off 20 balls) and Prestwidge (21 not out off 13) gave the Stars a strong chance at victory, with the home side initially needing 11 runs from the final 10 balls with four wickets in hand.

Coyte's performance marked her second match-winning display at the death this season. Perry fielded the final delivery and ran it back in to ensure no overthrows. The result left the Sixers with a perfect 3-0 record, while the Stars are struggling at 1-3. Perry said afterwards: 'It's really nice to win those close ones, but we've got improvement in us.'

How it is being reported

• Coyte does it again as Sixers beat Stars by one runSarah Coyte has produced her second match-winning moment in the space of eight days as the Sydney Sixers hung on for a one-run win over the Melbourne Stars.The West Australian · 6 Nov, 11:49
• Coyte does it again as Sixers beat Stars by one runSarah Coyte has produced her second match-winning moment in the space of eight days as the Sydney Sixers hung on for a one-run win over the Melbourne Stars.Perth Now · 6 Nov, 11:49

In this story: Sarah Coyte · Ellyse Perry · Sydney Sixers · Melbourne Stars · Junction Oval

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