In an exciting encounter at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Sydney Sixers emerged victorious against the Melbourne Stars in the 28th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24. It was their fourth win in the competition and they are well positioned at the second spot in the points table.
Todd Murphy shines with the ball
The Melbourne Stars set a target of 157 for the Sixers, posting a total of 156/4 in their 20 overs. Tom Fraser Rogers contributed 19 runs off 16 balls, while Dan Lawrence played a crucial innings with 36 runs off 34 balls, including one four and two sixes.
Captain Glenn Maxwell provided a quickfire boost with 31 runs off 14 deliveries, featuring four fours and two sixes. Marcus Stoinis and Hilton Cartwright also made notable contributions with 34 and 29 runs, respectively.
The Sydney Sixers bowlers displayed a disciplined effort, with Todd Murphy being the standout performer, taking two wickets for 15 runs in his four overs. Tom Curran and Ben Dwarshuis also made significant contributions, claiming one wicket each.
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James Vince steers Sydney Sixers to comfortable win
In response, the Sydney Sixers chased down the target with 1.5 overs to spare, finishing at 160/3 in 18.1 overs. James Vince played a stellar innings, scoring 79 runs off 57 balls, featuring 12 fours. Daniel Hughes supported with a valuable knock of 41 runs off 32 balls, including four fours and one six.
Scott Boland was the standout bowler for the Melbourne Stars, taking two wickets for 38 runs in his four overs. Beau Webster and Imad Wasim also picked up one wicket each, but the Sixers’ batsmen managed to achieve the target comfortably.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
A clinical performance by the Sixers grabs an all-important two points from the Stars at the MCG.
Report + highlights 👇 #BBL13https://t.co/lXIPs0UuR2
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 6, 2024
It was James Vince’s night at the MCG 👏 @KFCAustralia #POTM #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/H9oZXZO0Zs
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 6, 2024
James Vince vs rest of the teams this season: 1(4), 5(8), 10(12), 8*(6), 9(12)
James Vince vs Melbourne Stars this season: 83(55), 79(57)
His third consecutive fifty vs Stars. (79, 83, 91*) #BBL13 #BigBash
— Peeyush Sharma (@peeyushsharmaa) January 6, 2024
Not enough runs on the board.#BBL13 pic.twitter.com/UveKQz4Aeq
— Melbourne Stars (@StarsBBL) January 6, 2024
James Vince being handed a KFC bargain bucket as a man of the match award is peak BBL😂😂😂
— . (@RJones1905) January 6, 2024
James Vince shined with the bat for Sydney Sixers: https://t.co/kxjoVG6rNG#BBL13 #cricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/589OT13UmP
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 6, 2024
My team finally win after 3 match in bbl.@BBL Sixers and James Vince shine on a Saturday night 🤩#BBL13 #DavidWarner #PAKvsAUS pic.twitter.com/K5tMPuzFXo
— Allah Ditta (@Chaudhary038) January 6, 2024
James Vince I still believe could do a job in any format for England the way we play test match cricket now he’d be a great pick for Baz in my opinion
— Dennis Baldwin (@DennyBaldwin) January 6, 2024
What an innings James Vince #BBL13
— Curtis Woodward (@woodward_curtis) January 6, 2024
Well done James Vince & @SixersBBL we’ve been farked over by the weather last few matches so this win was vital.
— Johnathan Drama Esq (@jdrama68) January 6, 2024
That was such a classy knock by James Vince.
Just hit the button and upped the ante at the perfect time.
Top three looks set in stone. #bbl13
— Tim Michell (@tim_michell) January 6, 2024
Much needed 50 from James Vince. Need him firing on all cylinders to have any chance of winning the BBL.
— The Divine Beard (@Gerrardicted) January 6, 2024
Well batted James Vince 🏏🏏🏏
— Charles (@BronsonYid) January 6, 2024
James Vince is a 6ers legend. #SSvMS
— Sunil Nadipalli (@Sunil_Nadipalli) January 6, 2024
