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Right then, that is it from this game. A comprehensive victory for the Sydney Sixers. The BBL 2023-24 action continues as we have a game between the Brisbane Heat and the Hobart Hurricanes on Sunday, the 7th of January. The game will begin at 1.45 pm IST (8.15 am GMT). Do join us for the early build-up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!

James Vince is the player of the match for his brilliant knock of 79. He is up for a quick chat, and he says that the bowlers did an excellent job in the second half of the game. Credits go to the bowlers for their brilliant comeback in the innings with the ball, as the Stars looked set to go from 12 to 13 in the late half, but the wicket of Glenn Maxwell pulled things back a bit, and the bowlers capitalized in the death overs. It adds that every side wants to peak at the later stage of any tournament to carry the momentum, and they would be aiming for it. Mention that Todd Murphy was brilliant, to be specific, as he bowled on a perfect length and made it difficult for the opposition.

Earlier in the match, the Melbourne Stars had a good start, with Thomas Rogers and Daniel Lawrence adding 40 runs for the first wicket. However, after Rogers was bowled for 19 runs, the team faced setbacks as Beau Webster departed without scoring, and then Maxwell fell after scoring a quickfire 31. Following Maxwell's dismissal, Marcus Stoinis and Lawrence found it difficult to score quickly in the middle overs. Additionally, they only managed 15 runs during the power surge, and Lawrence was out for 36 runs off 34 balls in the first over of the power surge. Later, the duo of Stoinis and Cartwright added 56 runs for the fifth wicket, helping the stars reach a good total of 156 runs. Todd Murphy was the pick of the bowlers for the Sixers, as he picked up two wickets and was very economical.

Melbourne Stars will be upset with their bowling effort. They failed to pick wickets and that is what cost them the game. Scott Boland picked two wickets while Beau Webster chipped in with one. They will look to bounce back from this and win their following game.

That was a comprehensive win for the Sydney Sixers! Chasing a stiff target of 157 runs, they lost Josh Philippe early on. Daniel Hughes and James Vince then joined hands and ran a havoc over the Melbourne Stars bowlers. They stitched a partnership of 99 runs before Daniel Hughes was dismissed. James Vince soon followed the suit but made sure the job was well done. Hughes was dismissed on 41 whilst Vince scored 79 runs!

That's it! A yorker, on middle, Jordan Silk flicks it through backward square leg for one. Sydney Sixers beat Melbourne Stars by 7 wickets!

Lands it on middle, Jordan Silk tickles it fine for one.

FOUR! Just 2 more needed now! Short and on off, Jordan Silk swivels and helps it through the diving fielder at fine leg for a boundary. It would have been some catch if the fielder would have taken it!

Bowls it on off, Moises Henriques helps it to fine leg for one.

FOUR! Excellent stroke! Touch short, pace on. Moises Henriques picks it well and pulls it through square leg as the ball races away.

Another one down leg, Jordan Silk looks to flick it but gets his pads as the ball rolls towards quare leg. They cross for a leg bye.

Wide! Lands it down leg, Jordan Silk moves forward to play at it but let's it go.

Bowls it on leg, Moises Henriques looks to play at it but edges it to the left of the keeper for one.

Two more! Full, on off, Jordan Silk flicks it over mid-wicket for two more runs. 14 needed of 18 now!

Good length, outside off, Jordan Silk cuts it to deep backward point for a brace. Excellent running!

On a length, angling in, Jordan Silk flicks it but finds the mid-wicket fielder.