Sydney Sixers produced a composed all-round performance to defeat the Melbourne Renegades by six wickets in Match 18 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025–26 at the Docklands Stadium. After opting to bowl first, the Sixers restricted the Renegades to 164/9 before completing the chase with five balls to spare.
Melbourne Renegades post competitive total despite regular wickets
Melbourne Renegades got off to a blazing start thanks to an explosive knock from Josh Brown, who smashed 43 off just 19 balls, giving the innings early momentum. However, the Sixers’ disciplined bowling attack ensured that the hosts never truly broke free. Tim Seifert and Mohammad Rizwan failed to convert their starts, while Jake Fraser-McGurk played a stabilising role with a 38 off 29 deliveries.
The middle overs saw Hassan Khan emerge as the key contributor, scoring a valuable 39 off 29 balls to push the Renegades towards a defendable total. Despite late efforts, wickets kept falling, and Melbourne eventually finished on 164/9 in their 20 overs.
Sean Abbott leads Sydney Sixers’ bowling charge
The standout performer with the ball was Sean Abbott, who delivered a superb spell of 3/16 from four overs, consistently applying pressure and breaking partnerships. Jack Edwards and Ben Dwarshuis chipped in with two wickets each, while Hayden Kerr also struck twice, ensuring the Renegades were kept in check throughout the innings.
Babar Azam anchors successful chase
Chasing 165, Sydney Sixers began steadily, with Daniel Hughes providing early intent. The innings was then expertly anchored by Babar Azam, who once again showcased his class with a fluent 58 off 46 balls. His calm presence at the crease allowed the Sixers to control the chase despite losing a few wickets at regular intervals.
Josh Philippe and Moises Henriques made handy contributions, keeping the required run rate under control. With the target in sight, Joel Davies delivered the finishing touches, smashing an unbeaten 34 off just 15 balls to seal the match in emphatic fashion.
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