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Tuesday, Mar 25, 2025

HEA vs SIX Ball by Ball Commentary

138/9(20.0 ov)
142/2(16.1 ov)
Sydney Sixers beat Brisbane Heat by 8 wickets

Commentary

11:26 AM IST That's a wrap from Game 15 of the BBL 2024/25 season. The next match is scheduled for December 30, 2024, between the Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades at 8:15 am GMT. Join us an hour early for the pre-match build-up. Until next time, cheers!
11:28 AM IST Ben Dwarshuis IS THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH. He says that it was nice to win the toss as they got to make the use of conditions well. Adds that there were areas they could have improved but they are happy with the result. He says that they feel confident as a team and it was a team effort overall. Ends by saying that the fielding was on point and Jordan Silk's catch was excellent as well.
11:24 AM IST Earlier in the game, Brisbane Heat finished at 138/9. The Sydney Sixers excelled in bowling, conceding only 45 runs in the last five overs. Banton started strong but fell soon, while Munro and Peirson built a cautious partnership until Munro fell. McSweeney briefly lifted the innings, but the Heat struggled at 74/4 after losing key wickets. Mitchell Swepson later added crucial runs at the very end with Paul Walter contributing a much needed 22 as well. Ben Dwarshuis was the standout bowler with 4/32.
11:26 AM IST The Heat's bowling lineup failed to capitalize on the bowler-friendly surface, with only Xavier Bartlett and Paul Walter managing to take a wicket each. The Heat's batting unit, which has relied on individual brilliance, needs to step up and deliver collective performances to compete in the league.
11:23 AM IST The Sydney Sixers continue their dominance in the BBL 2024/25 season, defeating the Brisbane Heat by 8 wickets at the Gabba. Chasing a modest total, the Sixers lost James Vince early but Kurtis Patterson and Josh Philippe steadied the ship, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Patterson's quick-fire 32-run cameo set the tone, and Philippe, along with skipper Moises Henriques, guided the Sixers to a comfortable victory.
End of over 16.14 runs
SIX: 142/2CRR: 8.78
Ball
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4
16.1

Xavier Bartlett to Josh Philippe, 4 runs

FOUR! Josh Philippe finishes off in style! Fuller one, on off, Josh Philippe picks it well and clatters it over mid-wicket for a boundary. Sydney Sixers beat Brisbane Heat by 8 wickets!

End of over 1612 runs
SIX: 138/2CRR: 8.63RRR: 0.25
Ball
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0
15.6

Spencer Johnson to Moises Henriques, no run

Short, on off, Moises Henriques slaps it to the fielder at covers.

1
15.5

Spencer Johnson to Josh Philippe, 1 run

Slower one, outside off, Josh Philippe looks to drive it but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls towards short covers. They cross. Scores level.

4
15.4

Spencer Johnson to Josh Philippe, 4 runs

FOUR MORE! Similar shot! Short, on off, Josh Philippe stays in his crease and hammers it over mid on for yet another boundary.

4
15.3

Spencer Johnson to Josh Philippe, 4 runs

FOUR! Shot! Short, on off, Josh Philippe stands tall and powers it over mid on for a boundary.

1
15.2

Spencer Johnson to Moises Henriques, 1 run

Short, on off, Moises Henriques pulls it behind the square on the leg side for one.

2
15.1

Spencer Johnson to Moises Henriques, 2 runs

Fuller one, outside off, Moises Henriques looks to drive it but gets an inside edge as the ball rolls towards fine leg. The collect two.

End of over 1510 runs
SIX: 126/2CRR: 8.40RRR: 2.60
Ball
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1
14.6

Matthew Kuhnemann to Moises Henriques, 1 run

Full, on leg, Moises Henriques knocks it down the ground for one. Just 13 needed now.

1
14.5

Matthew Kuhnemann to Josh Philippe, 1 run

Lands it on middle, Josh Philippe taps it to mid on for one.

1
14.4

Matthew Kuhnemann to Moises Henriques, 1 run

Full, on middle and leg, Moises Henriques flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

2
14.3

Matthew Kuhnemann to Moises Henriques, 2 runs

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Slower one, on middle, Moises Henriques flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.

LB
14.2

Matthew Kuhnemann to Josh Philippe, 1 run

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Lands it down leg, Josh Philippe looks to flick it but gets his pads towards short third for one.

4
14.1

Matthew Kuhnemann to Josh Philippe, 4 runs

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FOUR! Well played! Fifty up for Josh Philippe and he looks in a hurry to end this game now! Short, on off, Josh Philippe stays in his crease and pulls it powerfully through cow corner for a boundary.

End of over 147 runs
SIX: 116/2CRR: 8.29RRR: 3.83
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0
13.6

Xavier Bartlett to Moises Henriques, no run

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Short, outside off, Moises Henriques moves forward to slap it but cannot adjust with the bounce.

0
13.5

Xavier Bartlett to Moises Henriques, no run

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Fuller one, outside off, Moises Henriques has a fiddle but gets beaten.

0
13.4

Xavier Bartlett to Moises Henriques, no run

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Bowls it on middle, Moises Henriques blocks it back.

2
13.3

Xavier Bartlett to Moises Henriques, 2 runs

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Length, on leg, Moises Henriques tucks it to mid-wicket for one.

4
13.2

Xavier Bartlett to Moises Henriques, 4 runs

FOUR! Well played! Short and on leg, Moises Henriques picks it well and pulls it over short fine for a boundary.

1
13.1

Xavier Bartlett to Josh Philippe, 1 run

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Short, on leg, Josh Philippe helps it fine for one.

End of over 1314 runs
SIX: 109/2CRR: 8.38RRR: 4.28
Ball
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1
12.6

Mitchell Swepson to Josh Philippe, 1 run

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Lands it outside off, Josh Philippe taps it to covers for one.

0
12.5

Mitchell Swepson to Josh Philippe, no run

Full, on off, Josh Philippe drills it back to the bowler who makes a good stop. Dot.

4
12.4

Mitchell Swepson to Josh Philippe, 4 runs

FOUR! They looks in a hurry now! Short, on middle and leg, Josh Philippe hangs back and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

WD
12.4

Mitchell Swepson to Josh Philippe, 1 run

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Wide! Down the leg side, Josh Philippe looks to flick it but misses.

1
12.3

Mitchell Swepson to Moises Henriques, 1 run

Short, on off, Moises Henriques knocks it to long on for one.

1
12.2

Mitchell Swepson to Josh Philippe, 1 run

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Full, on off, Josh Philippe sweeps it to square leg for one.

6
12.1

Mitchell Swepson to Josh Philippe, 6 runs

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SIX! All the way! Lands it on leg, Josh Philippe walks down the ground and lofts it over long on for a biggie. Effortless! Also, hundred up for the Sydney Sixers.

End of over 126 runs
SIX: 95/2CRR: 7.92RRR: 5.50
Ball
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1
11.6

Paul Walter to Josh Philippe, 1 run

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Short, on leg, Josh Philippe pulls it to mid-wicket for one.

0
11.5

Paul Walter to Josh Philippe, no run

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A yorker, on middle, Josh Philippe digs it back to the bowler.

2LB
11.4

Paul Walter to Josh Philippe, 2 runs

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Two Leg byes! Lands it down leg, Josh Philippe looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls towards mid-wicket. They collect two leg byes.

2
11.3

Paul Walter to Josh Philippe, 2 runs

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Back of a length, on middle, Josh Philippe tucks it to mid-wicket for a brace.

0
11.2

Paul Walter to Josh Philippe, no run

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Too full, on middle, Josh Philippe knocks it to the mid on fielder.

1
11.1

Paul Walter to Moises Henriques, 1 run

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A low full toss, on off, Moises Henriques taps it to covers for one.

End of over 115 runs
SIX: 89/2CRR: 8.09RRR: 5.55
Ball
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1
10.6

Mitchell Swepson to Moises Henriques, 1 run

Lands it on off, Moises Henriques punches it to covers for one.

0
10.5

Mitchell Swepson to Moises Henriques, no run

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Short again, on off, Moises Henriques blocks it back to the bowler.

1
10.4

Mitchell Swepson to Josh Philippe, 1 run

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Short, on off, Josh Philippe pulls it to mid-wicket for one.

1
10.3

Mitchell Swepson to Moises Henriques, 1 run

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Bowls it on leg, Moises Henriques paddles it fine for one. The ball did carry for a while but landed just short off the fielder.

0
10.2

Mitchell Swepson to Moises Henriques, no run

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Lands it down leg, Moises Henriques looks to flick it but misses. A loud appeal for caught behind but no avail. Perhaps it was his pads.

2
10.1

Mitchell Swepson to Moises Henriques, 2 runs

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Short, outside off, Moises Henriques slaps it to backward point for a brace.

10:57 AM IST Drinks! Sydney Sixers just need 55 runs in 60 balls now and it shouldn't be a big problem for them. They will look to keep it simple and not lose wickets. Brisbane Heat have a huge task as they desperately need wickets to claw their way back into the game. Let's see how it ends...
End of over 1012 runs
SIX: 84/2CRR: 8.40RRR: 5.50
Ball
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4
9.6

Matthew Kuhnemann to Josh Philippe, 4 runs

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FOUR! Well played! Short and wide, Josh Philippe stays back and slaps it over covers for a boundary!

1
9.5

Matthew Kuhnemann to Moises Henriques, 1 run

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Bowls it on off, Moises Henriques tucks it to mid on for one.

1
9.4

Matthew Kuhnemann to Josh Philippe, 1 run

Short, outside off, Josh Philippe slaps it to point for one more.

1
9.3

Matthew Kuhnemann to Moises Henriques, 1 run

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Slower one, on off, Moises Henriques tucks it to mid on for one.

4
9.2

Matthew Kuhnemann to Moises Henriques, 4 runs

FOUR! Well played! Too full, outside off, Moises Henriques picks it well and lifts it magnificently over extra covers for a boundary.

1
9.1

Matthew Kuhnemann to Josh Philippe, 1 run

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Short, on off, Josh Philippe slaps it to the fielder at covers.

End of over 95 runs
SIX: 72/2CRR: 8.00RRR: 6.09
Ball
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0
8.6

Spencer Johnson to Moises Henriques, no run

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On a length and on off, Moises Henriques blocks it to mid on.

0
8.5

Spencer Johnson to Moises Henriques, no run

That's a ripper from Johnson! Back of a length and on off, it comes in a long way, Moises Henriques is cramped for room as he looks to block it but gets beaten on the inside edge. A loud appeal for caught behind but the umpire is unmoved. They refer and Ultra Edge does show a spike. Spencer Johnson begins to celebrate but there looks to be a clear gap! The third umpire checks multiple times and confirms that there wasn't an edge! NOT OUT shows the big screen.

0
8.4

Spencer Johnson to Moises Henriques, no run

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Length, on off, Moises Henriques blocks it back.

4
8.3

Spencer Johnson to Moises Henriques, 4 runs

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FOUR! Moises Henriques gets off the mark in style! Fuller one, on off, Moises Henriques leans on and creams it elegantly through covers for a boundary.

0
8.2

Spencer Johnson to Moises Henriques, no run

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Back of a length around off, Moises Henriques jams this back into the surface. This nipped back in.

1
8.1

Spencer Johnson to Josh Philippe, 1 run

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Good length on off, Josh Philippe guides this to deep third for one.

End of over 85 runs
SIX: 67/2CRR: 8.38RRR: 6
Ball
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0
7.6

Paul Walter to Moises Henriques, no run

On a length around off, Moises Henriques pushes this towards off for no run.

10:43 AM IST Moises Henriques walks out next.
W
7.5

Paul Walter to Kurtis Patterson, no run

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OUT! EDGED AND GONE! On a length, wide of off, was there to be hit, Kurtis Patterson goes for the slash but swings early. Gets an outside edge straight back to the keeper for a simple dismissal. Kurtis Patterson departs but he has played his part.

1
7.4

Paul Walter to Josh Philippe, 1 run

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On a length around off, Josh Philippe flicks this through square leg for a single.

1
7.3

Paul Walter to Kurtis Patterson, 1 run

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On a length around off, Kurtis Patterson just chips this over point for one.

1
7.2

Paul Walter to Josh Philippe, 1 run

Back of a length, around off, Josh Philippe moves towards his off and goes to pull this one. Gets it off the sticker of his bt and towards mid-wicket for one.

1
7.1

Paul Walter to Kurtis Patterson, 1 run

Slower bumper, on off, Kurtis Patterson fends this towards deep square for one.

WD
7.1

Paul Walter to Kurtis Patterson, 1 run

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WIDE! Poor start to the 8th over as Walter has to re-bowl this. Wide down the leg. Wided.

End of over 712 runs
SIX: 62/1CRR: 8.86RRR: 5.92
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6
6.6

Mitchell Swepson to Josh Philippe, 6 runs

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SIX! HIGH AND HANDSOME! Tosse dup around off, Josh Philippe jumps down the track and hammers this up and over the fence towards long on for a huge six. These two look in a hurry to wrap things up here.

0
6.5

Mitchell Swepson to Josh Philippe, no run

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Slider on off, Josh Philippe goes for the sweep again but gets an inside edge onto theleft shoe but it lobs and lands at silly point.

4
6.4

Mitchell Swepson to Josh Philippe, 4 runs

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FOUR! Well placed and timed to perfection for four. Tossed up on the pads, Josh Philippe sweeps this flat through square leg for four runs.

0
6.3

Mitchell Swepson to Josh Philippe, no run

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JP backs off and smashes this on the bounce towards Munro at cover.

1
6.2

Mitchell Swepson to Kurtis Patterson, 1 run

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Short of a length around leg, Kurtis Patterson moves back and flicks this uppish but in the gap to long on for one.

1
6.1

Mitchell Swepson to Josh Philippe, 1 run

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Floated around leg, Josh Philippe moves away and drives this to long off for one.

End of over 616 runs
SIX: 50/1CRR: 8.33RRR: 6.35
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4
5.6

Paul Walter to Kurtis Patterson, 4 runs

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FOUR! SIZZLING KURTIS! Back of a length on middle and leg, Kurtis Patterson, stands tall and smashes it through the deep mid-wicket region for four runs.

0
5.5

Paul Walter to Kurtis Patterson, no run

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On a length around the pads, Kurtis Patterson moves in an goes for the flick. Misses but the ball brushes his pads onto the keeper for no run.

4
5.4

Paul Walter to Kurtis Patterson, 4 runs

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FOUR! A boundary to follow the biggie. Poor bowling once again as Walter hits the hard length again around leg, Kurtis Patterson flicks it this time through the deep backward square leg for four.

6
5.3

Paul Walter to Kurtis Patterson, 6 runs

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SIX! That's as flat as it could fly. Short-pitched, around leg, Kurtis Patterson gets hold of it and pulls this flat out of the screws towards the fence at deep mid-wicket for six. This lands straight onto the boundary rope and after several replays the third umpire confirs a biggie.

1
5.2

Paul Walter to Josh Philippe, 1 run

On a length around leg, Josh Philippe rolls this to long on for a single.

1
5.1

Paul Walter to Kurtis Patterson, 1 run

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On a length around off, Kurtis Patterson looks to hit this on leg but gets an outside through point for one.

End of over 59 runs
SIX: 34/1CRR: 6.80RRR: 7
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1
4.6

Matthew Kuhnemann to Kurtis Patterson, 1 run

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Too full on leg, Kurtis Patterson flicks this towards long on for one.

1
4.5

Matthew Kuhnemann to Josh Philippe, 1 run

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Tossed up wide of off, Josh Philippe opens up the off side and drives this past cover for one.

1
4.4

Matthew Kuhnemann to Kurtis Patterson, 1 run

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Too full, on the pads, Kurtis Patterson flicks this over the bowler and towards long on for a single.

1
4.3

Matthew Kuhnemann to Josh Philippe, 1 run

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Short of a length on leg, Josh Philippe plays the on-drive for one.

1
4.2

Matthew Kuhnemann to Kurtis Patterson, 1 run

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Darted around leg, Kurtis Patterson milks this through leg for one.

4
4.1

Matthew Kuhnemann to Kurtis Patterson, 4 runs

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FOUR! Nicely placed in the gap for four. Floated on the pads, Kurtis Patterson moves back and smashes this through the left of deep mid-wicket for four.

End of over 46 runs
SIX: 25/1CRR: 6.25RRR: 7.12
Ball
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1
3.6

Spencer Johnson to Kurtis Patterson, 1 run

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Good length on the pads, Kurtis Patterson flicks this through square leg for one.

0
3.5

Spencer Johnson to Kurtis Patterson, no run

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On a length wide of off, Kurtis Patterson defends this off his front foot.

0
3.4

Spencer Johnson to Kurtis Patterson, no run

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Good length on leg, Kurtis Patterson pushes this on leg for no run.

3
3.3

Spencer Johnson to Josh Philippe, 3 runs

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They've run three here. Back of a length don't he pads, Josh Philippe hops up on his toes and nudges this through mid-wicket. A poor throw from the deep helps the batters convert two into three.

1
3.2

Spencer Johnson to Kurtis Patterson, 1 run

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Short-pitched, on leg, Kurtis Patterson helps this towards deep fine for one.

1
3.1

Spencer Johnson to Josh Philippe, 1 run

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Good length on the pads, Josh Philippe gets an inside edge onto the pads and towards off for one.

End of over 37 runs
SIX: 19/1CRR: 6.33RRR: 7.05
Ball
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2
2.6

Xavier Bartlett to Kurtis Patterson, 2 runs

Too full on off, Kurtis Patterson drills this down the ground for a couple to close a successful over for Heat.

0
2.5

Xavier Bartlett to Kurtis Patterson, no run

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On a length around off, Kurtis Patterson punches this towards mid off for no run.

1
2.4

Xavier Bartlett to Josh Philippe, 1 run

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DROPPED! Miscommunication between Munro and Walter and the ball lands in-between both. On a length around off, Josh Philippe looks for the slog over mid-wicket. The ball shapes away a hint and it is miscued high behind the bowler. Walter and Munro runs for it without any loud call and they ball are caught player watching at the end.

3
2.3

Xavier Bartlett to Kurtis Patterson, 3 runs

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A good solid punch through cover from Kurtis Patterson to open his account with three. Colin Munro chases this down from mid off and cuts it off inches inside the fence.

10:19 AM IST Kurtis Patterson walks out next.
W
2.2

Xavier Bartlett to James Vince, no run

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OUT! A BRILLIANT CATCH IN THE SLIP CORDON AND VINCE DEPARTS! On a length around off, James Vince stands and looks for the drive with no footwork. Gets an outside edge flying to the right of Matt Renshaw at first slip. Renshaw dives to his right and takes a good one-handed grab to dismiss Vince.

1
2.1

Xavier Bartlett to Josh Philippe, 1 run

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On a length around off, moving away from the stumps. Josh Philippe gets an outside edge towards third man region for one.

End of over 29 runs
SIX: 12/0CRR: 6.00RRR: 7.05
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4
1.6

Spencer Johnson to James Vince, 4 runs

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FOUR! Up and over for four. PItched-up on off, James Vince leans onto it and lofts this up and over cover for a boundary to close the over. A good one for Sydney Sixers.

0
1.5

Spencer Johnson to James Vince, no run

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Wide yorker on off, James Vince punches this on the bounce to cover-point for no run.

0
1.4

Spencer Johnson to James Vince, no run

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Another swing and a miss. On a length, going away with the arm, James Vince stands an swings over off but misses.

4
1.3

Spencer Johnson to James Vince, 4 runs

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FOUR! STREAKY BUT EFFECTIVE! On a length, angling away from off, James Vince swings, gets an inside edge racing past the keepers left for four behind the stumps.

1
1.2

Spencer Johnson to Josh Philippe, 1 run

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On a length around the pads, Josh Philippe flicks this to mid on and takes a quick single.

0
1.1

Spencer Johnson to Josh Philippe, no run

Wide yorker on off, Josh Philippe pushes this to cover for no run.

10:11 AM IST Spencer Johnson will bowl from the other end.
End of over 13 runs
SIX: 3/0CRR: 3.00RRR: 7.15
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0
0.6

Xavier Bartlett to James Vince, no run

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On a length wide of off, shapes away from the batter. James Vince gets beaten on the outside.

2
0.5

Xavier Bartlett to James Vince, 2 runs

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Good length on the pads, James Vince moves in and flicks this to deep backward square for a couple to open his account.

0
0.4

Xavier Bartlett to James Vince, no run

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Good length on off, James Vince punches this with a bit ore intent and finds short cover.

0
0.3

Xavier Bartlett to James Vince, no run

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Pitched-up on off, James Vince defends this off his front foot. A watchful start from Vince as this was there to be hit.

1
0.2

Xavier Bartlett to Josh Philippe, 1 run

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Good length on the pads, Josh Philippe hops up on his toes and tucks this on leg for a single to kickstart the chase.

0
0.1

Xavier Bartlett to Josh Philippe, no run

Back of a length on off, Josh Philippe hops back and jams this down on off for no run. A good start from Bartlett.

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Match Details

Venue
The Gabba, Brisbane
Toss
Sydney Sixers, elected to field
Series
Big Bash League, 2024/25
Series Period
15 Dec 2024 - 27 Jan 2025
Match Day
29 Dec 2024 - D/N (20 - over match)
Umpires
Phillip Gillespie (AUS), Simon Lightbody (AUS) and Andrew Crozier (AUS)
Match Referee
Kepler Wessels (AUS)
Streaming Platform
Hotstar
Broadcasting Platform
Star Sports