Sydney Sixers demonstrated composure in a high-scoring day-night encounter to overcome Melbourne Renegades by 6 wickets with 5 balls remaining in the 18th match of the BBL 2025-26. Despite a fighting total, the Renegades were nevertheless overcome by a solid 50 from Babar Azam and a brilliant all-rounded display by match-winning Player of the Match Sean Abbott.

Melbourne Renegades Innings – 164/9 (20 overs

Melbourne Renegades stormed off to a brisk start after electing to bat, taking advantage of the power play despite losing one wicket early on.

Powerplay 1 (Overs 0.1-4.0): Renegades opened positively with

The openers aggregated 50 in just 4.5 overs, giving the Sixers not a single extra.

During the drinks break, Renegades were perfectly placed at 76/3, although frequent wickets hindered a massive acceleration.

The opening partnership added 100 runs off 12.5 overs to help move the innings along.

Powerplay 2 (Overs 14.1-16.0): Scored 12 runs along with one wicket Renegades smashed 150 in 17.4 overs, but the loss of late wickets hindered a better finishing touch *They finally managed to post 164-9, which is quite a good score on that Docklands surface
Sydney Sixers Innings - 168/4 (19.1

Pursuing a target of 165, Sydney Sixers started cautiously and then accelerated towards the end of the innings.

Powerplay 1 (Overs 0.1-4.0):
Sixers started the match with a solid powerplay, and

The score of the visitors rose to 50 in 7.2 overs, retaining control over the chase.

During drinks, they were 69/2 in PowerPlay with Babar Azam (20) at the crease

Powerplay 2 (Overs 12.1-14.0): Scored 28 runs, turning the momentum completely

Sixers scored 100 off 12.6 overs, then they picked up the pace to 150 off 16.4 overs.

Babar Azam was hitting some fine shots as well. His was a captain’s knock as the Pakistan skipper scored 50 off 41 deliveries with the help of 3 fours and one six. A fifth-wicket partnership of 50 with Jack Davies (34) was equally important.

The Sydney Sixers concluded the match in confidence and sealed their victory at a total of 168-4 in 19.1 overs.

Player of the Match

???? Sean Abbott (Sydney Sixers

Bowling: 3

Fielding: 2 catches

A potent spell and some exemplary fielding by Abbott was crucial in restricting the Renegades to a pursuable score.

Match Result
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Result: Sydney Sixers won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) Player of the Match: Sean Abbott