Sydney Sixers put in strong all-round performances to claim an easy victory against the Melbourne Renegades. This win gives the Sydney Sixers three consecutive wins, while the Melbourne Renegades have now lost two games in a row.
Nic Maddinson, the captain of the Melbourne Renegades won the toss and elected to field against the Sydney Sixers at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades Playing XI
Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (WK), Kurtis Patterson, James Vince, Moises Henriques (C), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Todd Murphy
Melbourne Renegades: Nic Maddinson (C), Martin Guptill, Shaun Marsh, Aaron Finch, Jonathan Wells, Peter Handscomb (WK), Akeal Hosein, Will Sutherland, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Kane Richardson, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades Match Highlights
The Sydney Sixers had a very strong start to their innings, with Josh Philippe looking in great form. He reached fifty with ease but unfortunately fell soon after. Moises Henriques was then run out, and the Sixers lost a few quick wickets, which put them in a difficult position. Jordan Silk did his part but wasn’t able to score many runs. Jackson Bird made a brief appearance at the end, which could prove to be very useful as the Sydney Sixers near 150.
The Sixers put on a great bowling performance against a tough Renegades batting lineup. They were up to the task from the very beginning, putting pressure on the Renegades with a maiden over from Ben Dwarshuis. Even though Finch and Marsh held their own for a while, the run rate got out of control and they both fell at critical times. After that, it was just a matter of time before the Renegades collapsed. They lost wickets regularly and were beaten comprehensively in the end, falling short by 34 runs. This is now three wins in a row for the Sixers.
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades Match Scorecard
SIX vs REN: 18th Match, Big Bash League 12
Sydney Sixers: 149/8 in 20 overs
Melbourne Renegades: 115/10 in 19 overs
Result: Sydney Sixers won by 34 runs