A disciplined bowling display followed by a composition chase helped Sydney Sixers record a comfortable six-wicket win over Melbourne Stars In the 27th match Big Boss League (BBL) 2025–26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. After winning the toss and preferring to bowl, the Sixers restricted the Stars to a modest 128 and hit the target with 17 balls to spare.
Melbourne Stars fight for momentum despite late resistance
Melbourne Stars never quite found a rhythm with the bat and were bowled out for 128 in 19.5 overs. Sam Harper and Tom Fraser Rogers The innings got off to a cautious start Marcus Stoinis and Blake McDonald tried to stabilize everything in the middle. Macdonald’s quickfire 33 off 22 balls provided some momentum, but regular wickets ensured the Stars could not form a decisive partnership. Glenn Maxwell and Hilton Cartwright fell cheap, increased the pressure in the second half of the innings.
Ben Dwarshuis and Joel Davies lead the clinical bowling effort
The Sixers’ bowling attack led by him was relentless Ben DwarshuisDelivering a match winning spell of 4 for 13 in 3.5 overs. Jack Edwards while chipped in with three crucial wickets Joel Davies Impressed with figures of 2 for 15, keeping the score in check through medium overs. The Stars’ lower order put up a brief resistance, but disciplined lines and clever variations from the Sixers ensured the hosts never threatened to break out of the competitive total.
Josh Philippe and Lachlan Shaw calmly lead the chase
Chasing 129, Sydney Sixers started steadily Josh Philippe anchoring shots. Philippe’s 35 off 25 ball as set the vote Babar Azam fell early trying to pick up the pace. Lachlan Shaw then provided the decisive impetus with a lively 24 off 14 balls, ensuring that the required pace never picked up. Contributions from Sam Curran and Jordan Silk added stability and the Sixers crossed the finish line at 129 for 4 in 17.1 overs.
The Melbourne Stars’ bowlers showed flashes of control, especially Stoinis, who took two wickets for just 20 runs. Peter Siddle and Haris Rauf also managed improvements but left little difference for a low total error. The Sixers’ batsmen played sensibly, punishing spin strikes and loose deliveries to avoid any late drama.
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