Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers, 31st Match: James Vince leads Sydney Sixers to victory

James Vince (91*) fought against the odds to drive Sydney Sixers to a 6 wicket win today at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Match Summary

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers, 31st Match, Big Bash League

Melbourne Stars 173/5 (20 ov)

Sydney Sixers 176/4 (19.5 ov)

Result - Sydney Sixers won by 6 wickets

SCORECARD

After winning the toss Sydney Sixers chose to field, Thomas Fraser Rogers (48) opening the account for Melbourne.

Marcus Stoinis (52) added his own half century, supported by Hilton Cartwright (36), to see Melbourne Stars to 173/5.

James Vince (91*) in response smashed a huge half century, narrowly missing out on his century, getting Sydney Sixers rolling.

Daniel Hughes (28) added some important runs along the way, before Daniel Christian smashed a four to see Sydney Sixers to a 6 wicket win.

Match Stats

Melbourne Stars Fall of wickets: 1-34 (Joe Clarke - 4.3 ov), 2-94 (Thomas Fraser Rogers - 11.5 ov), 3-107 (Hilton Cartwright - 14.1 ov), 4-166 (Marcus Stoinis - 19.2 ov), 5-171 (Beau Webster - 19.5 ov)

Sydney Sixers Fall of wickets: 1-45 (Josh Philippe - 5.2 ov), 2-94 (Daniel Hughes - 12.1 ov), 3-128 (Moises Henriques - 15.4 ov), 4-172 (Jordan Silk - 19.4 ov)

Playing XI

Melbourne Stars: Joe Clarke (WK),Thomas Fraser Rogers, Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Nick Larkin, Campbell Kellaway, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Luke Wood, Trent Boult, Adam Zampa (C)

Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (WK), James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (C), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Chris Jordan, Todd Murphy, Izharulhaq Naveed

Match Details

Date: Friday, January 6, 2023 07:30

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Toss: Sydney Sixers won the toss and elected to bowl