Sixers host WBBL Celebrity Curtain Raiser

For the first time in WBBL | 11, the Sydney Sixers will take to the field at North Sydney Oval in Magenta.

Fresh off their ICC Women’s World Cup performance in India, Sixers superstars Sophia Dunkley, Ash Gardner and Ellyse Perry will return home to host the Hobart Hurricanes.

The Sydney Sixers will look to secure their second win of the season, after playing the Perth Scorchers yesterday and securing a dominant win in the West.

Sydney Sixers General Manager said she was looking forward to the first Sixers match of this Summer.

“We are thrilled to welcome back our fans, members and player back home - what is better than watching cricket on the hill at NSO (North Sydney Oval)?”

“Whilst our women’s team is sure to put on a show, we will also host a celebrity curtain raiser from 4.30pm on match day, so get down early, secure your spot and see some stars warm up the pitch for us!

“We also have tonnes of match day activities to enjoy for the whole family, from face painting, glitter tattoos, an autograph station and live music performances. There is something to keep everyone entertained.”

What’s On:

  • The Westpac W Clash Celebrity Curtain Raiser​ featuring Fletch & Hindy, NRL CEO Andrew Abdo, Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg, NRLW & NRLW Stars and many more!
  • Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos & Balloon Twisting​
  • Autograph Bat Design Station​
  • Sixers WBBL Quiz​
  • Music and more!

WHERE: North Sydney Oval – 2 Fig Tree Lane, North Sydney NSW 2060​
WHEN: Thursday, November 13 from 4pm

4.00pm The W Clash Celebrity Curtain Raiser
7.10pm WBBL Match Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes

TICKETS: All tickets are general admission; patrons are free to sit where they chose on the day. You can purchase tickets here.

CELEBRITY CURTAIN RAISER:
Two all-star teams will play off for bragging rights ahead of the Sydney Sixers WBBL match vs the Hobart Hurricanes.

We will be playing a modified T10 format where each player faces five balls and bowls five balls hosted by Westpac.

TEAM RED:

Todd Greenberg (C) – Cricket Australia CEO

Nathan Hindmarsh – Fox Sports Presenter & former Parramatta Eels player

Michael Kasprowicz – Cricket Australia

Nathan Reardon – Cricket Australia

Chad Townsend – Former NRL Roosters player

Rhiannan Iffland – Red Bull Cliff Diver

Jesse Southwell – NSW Blues Origin player

Kezie Apps – Wests Tigers NRLW Player

Aaron Woods – former NRLW Player & radio presenter

Sam Williams (WK) – local student player from Monte Sant Angelo College

TEAM PINK:

Andrew Abdo (C) – NRL CEO

Bryan Fletcher – Fox Sports Presenter & former NRL player

Andy Bichel – Cricket Australia

Alex Ross –Former South Australian player

Billy Moore- North Sydney Bears legend & Fox Sports presenter

Ian Berney – Birds of Tokyo bassist

Rachael Pearson – NRLW player & ACT Cricketer

Sammy Bremner – NRLW legend & Fox Sports presenter

Lauren Brown – NRLW QLD Maroons Origin player  

Darcey White (WK) - local student player from Monte Sant Angelo College

May the best team win!

The Sixers will host their first Weber WBBL | 11 home match of the season against the Hobart Hurricanes at North Sydney Oval this Thursday. Tickets are available now

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