Twitter reactions: Moises Henriques steers Sydney Sixers to an emphatic win over Melbourne Renegades in BBL 2024-25

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The Sydney Sixers kicked off their Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 campaign with a thrilling 5-wicket victory over the Melbourne Renegades at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday, December 16.

Tim Seifert and Will Sutherland guide Melbourne Renegades to 169

After being put into bat, the Renegades posted a competitive total of 169/7 in their 20 overs. Tim Seifert anchored the innings with a composed 55 off 42 balls, supported by Will Sutherland’s crucial 36 off 28 towards the end. Contributions from Jake Fraser McGurk (21 off 12) and Josh Brown (22 off 10) gave the Renegades a brisk start, but regular breakthroughs from the Sixers’ bowlers, including Sean Abbott (2/34), Ben Dwarshuis (2/42) and Joel Davies (1/24), kept them in check.

Moises Henriques takes Sydney Sixers home

In response, the Sixers successfully chased down the target with nine balls to spare, finishing at 172/5 in 18.3 overs. Moises Henriques led the charge with a spectacular knock of 53 not out off just 27 balls, which included 4 fours and 3 sixes. Jack Edwards (37 off 28) and James Vince (40 off 29) provided vital contributions at the top, while Dwarshuis added an impactful 14* off 6 balls to seal the game. Sutherland was the pick of the bowlers for the Renegades, claiming 2/20 in 2.3 overs.

Result: Sydney Sixers won by 5 wickets
Player of the Match: Moises Henriques

The Sixers will be pleased with their strong start to the tournament, while the Renegades will look to bounce back in their next game.

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