Melbourne Stars women team needed to win this match as the competition is very tough between the team. With this loss, they are on 4th sport with 4 points while three other teams Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat are also having 4 points each. A loss or win for any of these teams can have a significant impact in the standings of WBBL.
After winning toss a good decision of bowling under these conditions Perry and Ecclestone give good timely breakthrough to Sixers w which help keep pressure on Melbourne Stars w which were not able to score good runs but thanks to captain inning from the Annabel Sutherland 42 on 36 balls as they are able to post 122 runs.
While in chase we have impressive batting from the Perry and Kerr which are in good form both put 104 runs on board at the end we have 105 for 1 in 15 overs which allowed Sixers for have won by 6 runs due to DLS method.