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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Here’s how fans reacted on X:
Top Knock From Moises Henriques ! 👌🏻🔥
Captain Led From Front And Took His Team Home ! 🤝#BBL14 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/asonOahCDn
— Rahul ! 🇮🇳 (@CricketRahul7) December 16, 2024
Moises Henriques is the winner of today. Fantastic inning 🙌 @SixersBBL @BBL
— Ibrahim Badees (@IbrahimBadees) December 16, 2024
“Massive from Moises.” 🔥
That is a HUGE! #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/M0BGlDsg19
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 16, 2024
Moises Henriques nice to have you back 🔥@BBL
— 🆁🅾🅻🅴🆇ᶜʳⁱᶜᵏᵉᵗᵍᵉᵉᵏ (@RoshanSriram123) December 16, 2024
Crucial and beautiful half century from Moises Henriques. Almost won the game in the zampa over. @SixersBBL @BBL #Bigbash #Sixers
— Ambati Karthik (@AmbatiKarthik7) December 16, 2024
Moises Henriques you star 😤
SIXERS WIN 🩷#LIKEASIXER #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/lZcI2Xta3I
— Sydney Sixers (@SixersBBL) December 16, 2024
Sydney Sixers defeated Melbourne Renegades by 5 wickets 🏏#Cricket #BigBashLeague #SydneySixers #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/Qnctv1JhIS
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 16, 2024
What a Win for @SixersBBL. Sixers won by 5 Wickets. Well played Jack Edwards 1/25 & 37(28) and James Vince 40(29). What a Knock Moises Henriques 53*(27). #SSvMR #BBL14 @Mozzie21 @vincey14
— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) December 16, 2024
The B&F votes are in, via Ricky Ponting:
6 – Moises Henriques
4 – Sean Abbott
2 – Will Sutherland
1 – Tim Seifert#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/sKyY1pyzSU— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 16, 2024
Captain Moises Henriques wins Player of the match for his brilliant fifty 🥇#Cricket #BigBashLeague #MoisesHenriques #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/IFLInbQx8n
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 16, 2024