Tue Oct 29 09:00:06 UTC 2024: ## Sydney Sixers Ready for Strikers Showdown with New Faces and First Nations Celebration
The Sydney Sixers are poised for a thrilling clash against the reigning WBBL champions, the Adelaide Strikers, at North Sydney Oval on Tuesday night.
The Sixers enter the match on a high after a dramatic victory over the Melbourne Renegades on Sunday. Skipper Ellyse Perry led the charge with a blistering 81 runs, supported by international duo Hollie Armitage and Sarah Bryce.
The team welcomes four new additions to their roster: Caoimhe Bray, Frankie Nicklin, Courtney Sippel, and Sarah Bryce, who all made their Sixers debut on Sunday.
Maitlan Brown returns to the extended squad for Tuesday’s match, while Kate Peterson and Mathilda Carmichael are sidelined with injuries. Local player Elsa Hunter has been named as a replacement for Peterson and could become the fifth Sixers debutant this week.
Tuesday’s match will also be a special First Nations celebration with players sporting shirts designed by local artist and Wiradjuri woman, Lua Pellegrini.
The first ball is scheduled for 6:10pm AEDT, with the match broadcast live on Foxtel, Kayo, and ABC Sport. Gates open at 5:10pm at North Sydney Oval, and tickets are available online.
The full Sydney Sixers squad for Tuesday night’s clash against the Adelaide Strikers is: Hollie Armitage, Caoimhe Bray, Maitlan Brown, Sarah Bryce, Lauren Cheatle, Sophie Ecclestone, Ashleigh Gardner, Elsa Hunter, Isabella Malgioglio, Frankie Nicklin, Kate Pelle, Ellyse Perry (c), Courtney Sippel.
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