Put to bat first, Sixers’ batters took Stars’ bowlers to the cleaners at Syndey Cricket Ground to register their highest-ever score in the history of the fascinating T20 tournament. Sixers’ openers Josh Philippe and James Vince took their side to a flying start, adding 90 runs for the first wicket in 9.4 overs.
Vince was trapped by Glenn Maxwell on 44, but Philippe kept on hitting boundaries and smashed a tremendous half-century. Captain Moises Henriques put up great support as the duo went on to form a splendid 102 runs partnership for the second wicket.
Philippe was clearing out boundaries with ease, and it looked for a moment that he could well reach the three-figure score, but in an attempt to hit a biggie, the wicketkeeper-batter fell in the penultimate over.
Philippe scored a scintillating 83 off 47 balls with the help of eight fours and three sixes. Similarly, Henriques also chipped in with a valuable 76 not out to make sure Sixers reach their highest-ever total in BBL history.
In reply, the Stars’ batting unit fell like a pack of cards as they were bundled out for a mere 61 in 11.1 overs, losing the contest by a huge margin of 152 runs. Only two batters – Peter Nevill (18) and Hilton Cartwright (10) – could able to reach double figures.
For the hosts, Steve OKeefe was the pick of the bowler, taking a four-wicket haul while giving away just 14 runs in his quota of 4 overs. Similarly, Sean Abbott bagged three wickets for 14 in 3 overs.
Largest victory margin in Big Bash League history:
152 runs – Sixers vs Stars, Today*
145 runs – Sixers vs Renegades, Dec 2020
129 runs – Thunder vs Renegades, Dec 2020
112 runs – Stars vs Renegades, Jan 2015
111 runs – Stars vs Thunder, Jan 2021
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