In the 15th match Big Bash League (BBL) 2024the Sydney Sixers won the toss and bowled first at The Gabba in Brisbane. The decision was crucial as the Sixers aimed to continue their unbeaten streak against the contenders. Brisbane Heat side. The match drew a live crowd of 30,122 fans eager to witness two of the league’s most successful franchises clash.
Brisbane Heat tackle Ben Dwarshuis
Batting first, Brisbane Heat faced an uphill battle from the start. Recorded by innings Nathan McSweeney‘s 34 ‘gritty knock runs off just 29 balls, including one four and two sixes. However, his efforts went in vain as the rest of the innings faltered. The Heat managed to post just 138 runs for 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, well below par on a batting-friendly pitch.
The bowling attack of Sydney Sixers was ruthless Ben Dwarshuis leading the charge. Dvarshuis showed his exceptional form by taking 4 wickets for 32 runs and cemented his status as the leading wicket-taker in this season’s BBL with a total of 10 wickets. They supported him Hayden Kerr and Todd Murphyclaimed 2 wickets each, the Heat tightened the screws on the batters even more.
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A Sydney Sixers chase masterclass
In response, Sydney Sixers showed off their batting skills by chasing down the target with ease. They finished their innings at 142 for 2 in just 16.1 overs and won decisively by 8 wickets with 23 balls to spare. Josh Philippe was the standout performer for the Sixers, scoring an unbeaten 66 off 41 balls that included seven fours and two sixes. His innings was instrumental in guiding his team to victory and showed his ability to manage the chase effectively.
Curtis Patterson He contributed in a flexible manner with 20 balls in 32 runs Moises Henriques 29 runs chipped off 27 deliveries. The Heat bowlers struggled to contain the Sixers’ aggressive approach, often failing in their execution and conceding easy runs.
The match ended with the Sydney Sixers emphatic victory over the Brisbane Heat, marking their fourth consecutive win of the season and leaving the Heat looking for a response after their second straight defeat. Dvarshuis was adjudged Man of the Match for his superb bowling performance, considering the win was a step towards a comeback from last season’s loss to the Heat.
Here’s Twitter’s reaction:
Sydney Sixers won by 8 wickets (23 balls remaining) #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/5PKBv3X0pp
— Ewan Harris (@ehbeepbop) December 29, 2024
Sixers won by 8 Wickets. A fantastic spell with Ben Dwarshuis 4/32 (Man of the Match), Hayden Kerr 2/19 and Todd Murphy 2/25. Superb Knock Josh Philippe 66*(41) and Kurtis Patterson 32(20).@SixersBBL #BBL14 #SSvBH
— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) December 29, 2024
Great end to the innings by Swepson.
139 for the Sixers to win. #BBL pic.twitter.com/Jt6lFqZBGj
— Caspar McLeod 🇦🇺🏳️🌈 (@CasparMcleod) December 29, 2024
It was the Indian Bowling attack that stopped Nathan McSweeney, especially Bumrah … He is batting well. #BBL#AUSWIND pic.twitter.com/oW47PUICDk
— CoverDriveKing (@funnycric) December 22, 2024
4-0 😮💨#LIKEASIXER #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/6AiQcVktoZ
— Sydney Sixers (@SixersBBL) December 29, 2024
It’s on… But, after a few naps for the New Years party, we’re back at it! #Bring the heat #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/OdHIDkj8Eq
— Brisbane Heat (@HeatBBL) December 29, 2024
