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The Sixers meet back-to-back WBBL reigning champions Brisbane Heat on Wednesday night at Blacktown International Sportspark
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Balancing the Higher School Certificate and playing in the WBBL is no easy feat but that is exactly what fast bowler Stella Campbell has done, and now that she has completed her final exam, defending champions Brisbane Heat become her focus.
One of the most exciting fast bowlers in the competition, Campbell has claimed four wickets in the only two completed matches for the Sixers, both of which were rain affected wins. The other two scheduled matches were abandoned due to the wet weather.
On Sunday, the 18-year-old speedster claimed career best figures of 3-32 from her four overs in the win over the Melbourne Renegades.
Her final exam was on Monday and Campbell was filled with relief.
“Yesterday was my last exam and I woke up this morning just relieved and so excited to get out and about in the Village, have a chat to everyone and get involved in all the activities,” said Campbell.
Her pace was a key factor to victory over the Renegades and will be again against the Brisbane Heat.
“I always want to get quicker. I think it’s something that hasn’t been seen too much in the female game as of late. It’s definitely something I want to be working to improve every season.”
v. Brisbane Heat
11 matches – 4 wins, 7 losses (the Sixers lost both matches against the defending champions last season)
The Heat and Sixers have built a healthy rivalry in recent seasons highlighted by the WBBL|04 Final before a sold-out Drummoyne Oval won by Brisbane.
That rivalry is set be renewed at 7.05pm (AEDT) tomorrow night at Blacktown International Sportspark No. 1.
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WBBL Squad v Brisbane Heat (4/11/20):-
– Sarah Aley (shirt number 3)
– Erin Burns (29)
– Stella Campbell (18)
– Maddy Darke (7)
– Ashleigh Gardner (6)
– Lisa Griffith (28)
– Alyssa Healy (77)
– Jodie Hicks (14)
– Emma Hughes (22)
– Marizanne Kapp (17)
– Ellyse Perry (C) (8)
– Angela Reakes (30)
– Hayley Silver-Holmes (4)
– Dane Van Niekerk (23)
Name of Author: Sydney Sixers
The Sydney Sixers are an Australian professional Twenty20 cricket team competing in the Big Bash League (BBL). Based at the Sydney Cricket Ground, the Sixers, along with the Sydney Thunder, succeeded the New South Wales Blues from the now-defunct KFC Twenty20 Big Bash.
