WATCH: Frankie Nicklin cleans up Amy Jones with a beauty as Sydney Sixers beat Melbourne Stars in WBBL|12

Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL|12) witnessed a nail-biting encounter as Sydney Sixers edged past Melbourne Stars by just one run in the 12th match of the tournament. Both sides produced an entertaining contest at the crease, with the result remaining uncertain until the final moments. While Ellyse Perry‘s unbeaten knock of 84 powered the Sixers to a competitive total, Frankie Nicklin provided one of the standout moments of the match with a brilliant delivery to dismiss Amy Jones.

Frankie Nicklin dismisses Amy Jones with a beauty

Melbourne Stars wicketkeeper-batter Jones looked to build momentum during the chase but was eventually undone by a terrific delivery from Nicklin. The dismissal came on the final ball of the ninth over when Nicklin bowled a tossed-up delivery outside the off stump. Jones spotted an opportunity to attack and attempted an ambitious shot towards the mid-wicket region, looking to send the ball into the leg side.

However, the England batter failed to make the desired connection. The delivery turned sharply after pitching, beating Jones’ attempted stroke and crashing into the middle stump. The bails were dislodged as Nicklin celebrated an important breakthrough for the Sydney Sixers. Jones departed after scoring 28 runs from 26 deliveries. Although she had spent some valuable time at the crease, her dismissal left the Melbourne Stars with another challenge in their pursuit of the target.

Here’s the video:

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Sydney Sixers beat Melbourne Stars in a thrilling clash

Earlier in the match, Sydney Sixers posted 160/5 in their allotted 20 overs after being asked to bat. Experienced Australian batter Perry led the charge with an outstanding unbeaten innings of 84, providing stability and firepower throughout the innings. Ashleigh Gardner also made a valuable contribution, scoring 34 runs to help the Sixers reach a challenging total. The pair played an important role in ensuring their side had enough runs on the board to put pressure on the opposition.

In response, Melbourne Stars came agonisingly close to completing the chase but finished at 159/7 after 20 overs, falling just one run short. Danielle Gibson top-scored for the Stars with 31 runs, while Jones contributed 28. Charlotte Dean also chipped in with 25 runs, keeping the chase alive during the middle overs. Despite these contributions, the Stars could not get over the finishing line as the Sydney Sixers held their nerve in a tense final phase.

The one-run victory handed the Sixers two valuable points in WBBL|12. Perry’s match-defining batting performance and Nicklin’s crucial breakthrough were among the major highlights of an encounter that delivered excitement until the very last ball.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.