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Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, 11th Match Complete Highlights
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In a clinical Boxing Day performance, the Melbourne Stars secured a comprehensive 7-wicket victory over the Sydney Sixers. The Stars’ win was built on a foundation of disciplined bowling followed by a masterclass in aggressive batting that saw them chase down the target with 15 balls to spare.
Match Overview
- Final Result: Melbourne Stars won by 7 wickets.
- The Target: Sydney Sixers 144/10 (20.0 overs)
- The Chase: Melbourne Stars 145/3 (17.3 overs)
- Top Performer: Sam Harper (100* off 50 balls)
First Innings: Sixers Struggle for Momentum
After being invited to bat first by Stars captain Marcus Stoinis, the Sydney Sixers found it difficult to navigate a disciplined bowling attack. While the lineup featured heavy hitters like Babar Azam and Josh Philippe, the Stars consistently picked up wickets at crucial intervals.
The Melbourne side utilized their pace options effectively, with Haris Rauf and Peter Siddle drying up the boundaries. The Sixers were eventually dismissed for 144, a total that appeared below par for the conditions at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Second Innings: The Harper Century
The chase was defined by a single individual’s brilliance. Sam Harper dominated the Sixers’ bowling cartel, reaching a spectacular 100 runs from just 50 deliveries. His innings was a blend of timing and raw power, featuring 11 fours and 6 sixes.
Harper’s unbeaten century ensured that even though the Sixers managed to remove three Stars batters, the result was never in doubt. Melbourne crossed the finish line in the 18th over to maintain their perfect start to the BBL|15 season.
Confirmed Squads
Sydney Sixers: Moises Henriques (c), Daniel Hughes, Babar Azam, Josh Philippe (wk), Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Jordan Silk, Ben Dwarshuis, Ben Manenti, Sean Abbott, Kane Richardson.
Melbourne Stars: Marcus Stoinis (c), Joe Clarke, Sam Harper (wk), Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Jonathan Merlo, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle.
IMAGE CREDITS : CRIC BUZZ
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