Melbourne Stars to their first win of BBL|13

2023.12.26

Melbourne Stars defeated Sydney Sixers in the 14th match of BBL|13.

Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars squared off in the Big Bash League 2023–24’s fourteenth game at the venerable Sydney Cricket Ground.

After winning the toss, Melbourne Stars decided to bowl first. Josh Philippe, James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Joel Davies, and Steve O’Keefe were among the Sydney Sixers’ starting lineup. Sam Harper, Tom Fraser Rogers, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Imad Wasim, Jonathan Merlo, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, and Joel Paris were among the players in the Melbourne Stars’ playing eleven.

Innings for the Sydney Sixers

In their 20 overs, The Sixers amassed a competitive total of 154/8. With an outstanding 83 runs off 55 deliveries, including 8 fours and 2 sixes, James Vince was the main performance. With a strong 30 runs off 23 balls, Jack Edwards made a contribution.

With the ball, Usama Mir and Haris Rauf shone for the Stars, taking three wickets each.

Melbourne Stars Innings

The Stars needed to score 155 to win, and they did so with 3 balls remaining, reaching 155/6 in 19.3 overs. The Stars’ hero was Hilton Cartwright, who amassed an incredible 47 runs off just 30 deliveries. With two wickets apiece from Sean Abbott and Jackson Bird, the Sixers bowlers put up a fierce battle.
Outcome and Man of the Match

Melbourne Stars secured their first victory in the current BBL by winning by 4 wickets.

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