SIX vs STA Ball by Ball Commentary

FOUR! Jordan Silk finishes off in style! Quicker one, on middle and leg, Jordan Silk gets low and slogs it through mid-wicket for a boundary. Sydney Sixers beat Melbourne Stars by 8 wickets!

On a length, on off, Jordan Silk turns it to square leg for one. Scores are level now.

SIX! Excellent from Jordan Silk! A half tracker from Marcus Stoinis, Jordan Silk winds up and clatters it all the way over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Fuller again, on off, James Vince taps it to covers for one.

Fuller one, on off, Jordan Silk lofts it over mid off for three runs. Just 9 needed now!

Bowls it on off, Jordan Silk taps it to the cover fielder.

Lands it on off, Jordan Silk tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Fuller one, on off, Jordan Silk flicks it to square leg for one.

Triple figures for James Vince! He has been incredible! Fuller one, on off, James Vince knocks it to long on for a single. A well deserved century for James Vince!

Bowls it on off, James Vince taps it through mid-wicket off for a brace. He moves to 99 now!

FOUR MORE! This is some batting! Short and wide, James Vince hangs back and punches it elegantly through covers for another boundary.

FOUR! Well played! Short, on off, James Vince hangs back and pulls it magnificently over mid-wicket for a boundary!

Too full, on off, James Vince looks to loft it but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball rolls behind and just misses the stumps. Close!

Lands it on middle and leg, Vince flicks it through backward sqaure leg. The fielder makes an excellent stop near the fence. The batters decide to go for the third run. The fielder throws it towards the batter's end where the keeper whips the bails off. The replays show the the batter was well in. Excellent running!

Slower one, on off, Jordan Silk fends it to mid on for one.

Fuller one, on middle, Jordan Silk looks to loft it but miscues it over mid-wicket for a brace.

A low full toss, on leg, Vince looks to flick it but gets a blow on his pads. An appeal but the finger stays down. Stoinis refers. Ultra Edge show no spike and Ball Tracking shows that it was just clipping the leg pole. The umpires call stands NOT OUT! They collect a leg bye.

Back of a length, on off, James Vince punches it through point for a brace.

Slower one, on off, Jordan Silk taps it to covers for one.

FOUR! 25 off the over! Fuller one, on off, James Vince stands his ground and punches it over extra covers for a boundary. This is brutal batting!

SIX MORE! He looks in a hurry now! Fuller again, on off, James Vince hangs back and powers it downtown for yet another biggie.

SIX! This is connected well! Fuller one, outside off, James Vince picks it well and lifts it magnificently over extra covers for a biggie. That was effortless!

FOUR! The onslaught continues from James Vince! Fuller one, on leg, James Vince looks to sweep it but gets a top edge as the ball flies over short fine for a boundary.

Lands it on middle, Jordan Silk flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

FOUR! Well played! Fuller one, outside off, Jordan Silk picks it well and lifts it over extra covers for a boundary.

FOUR! Well played! Fuller one, on middle and leg, James Vince stands tall and lifts it over mid off for a boundary.

Short, on leg, James Vince looks to pull it but misses.

A low full toss, on off, Jordan Silk flicks it through mid-wicket for one.

Too full, on middle, James Vince digs it to the on side for a quick single. The bowler made a run out attempt by trying to kick the ball to the stumps but missed it.

Short, on off, James Vince pulls it to the mid-wicket fielder.

FOUR! Shot! Fuller one, on off, James Vince stands his ground and drills it hard and over the bowler's head for a boundary!

Short and wide, Jordan Silk looks to slap it but misses.

Lands it on off, James Vince taps it to covers for one.

Bowls it on off, James Vince tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

SIX! Up and over! What a shot! Fifty up for James Vince! Fuller one, down leg, James Vince shuffles across and lifts it magnificently over extra covers for a biggie.

Too full, on off, Jordan Silk taps it to mid off for one.

Lands it on off, James Vince knocks it down the ground for one.

FOUR! Well played! A low full toss, on leg, Jordan Silk uses the pace of the ball and flicks it through short fine for a boundary.

Slower one, outside off, Jordan Silk looks to slap it but misses.

Fuller one, on middle and leg, James Vince flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Wide! Width, way too wide. Wided.

Too full, on leg, Jordan Silk flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Short and wide, James Vince slaps it to point for one.

FOUR! Smashed away! Fuller one, outside off, James Vince hangs back and drills it through extra covers for a boundary.

Short, on off, James Vince punches it to covers for one.

Full, on off, Jordan Silk flicks it to mid-wicket for one. Hundred up for the Sydney Sixers.

OUT! CAUGHT! Another excellent catch from Ben Duckett in the deep! Fuller one, on off, Moises Henriques moves forward and looks to loft it but mistimes his stroke. The ball goes up in the air towards deep extra covers. Ben Duckett times his jump well and takes a good catch near the fence.

Lands it on off, James Vince drives it to covers for one.

Full, on off, James Vince blocks it back.

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

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

Wide! Lands it down leg, Moises Henriques leaves it alone.

Too full, down leg, Moises Henriques digs it back.

Back of a length, on off, Moises Henriques fends it to short covers.

A low full toss, down leg, James Vince looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and rolls towards short mid-wicket. They cross.

Too full, on off, James Vince digs it back to the bowler.

On a length and on off, James Vince punches it to the cover fielder.

Too full, on middle, James Vince works it to mid-wicket for one.

Bowls it on middle, Moises Henriques tucks it to mid-wicket for one.

FOUR MORE! Moises Henriques is gearing up! Short, outside off, Moises Henriques picks it well and slices it over point for another boundary.

FOUR! Well played! Short, on middle and leg, Moises Henriques hangs back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Some turn and bounce, outside off, Moises Henriques looks to drive it but misses. The umpire checks for a possible stumping and the replay shows that Moises Henriques was well in.

Lands it on middle, James Vince tucks it to mid-wicket for one.

OUT! CAUGHT! That was an excellent catch by Ben Duckett in the deep! Lands it on a length and on off, Josh Philippe winds up for a big slog sweep but mistimes it. The ball goes high up in the air towards deep mid-wicket. Ben Duckett runs to his left and takes a magnificent catch near the fence. A much needed wicket for the Melbourne Stars!

Slower one, outside off, Josh Philippe looks to pull it but misses.

Short, angling in, James Vince punches it to covers for one.

Bowls it on off, Josh Philippe turns it to mid-wicket for one.

Short and wide, Josh Philippe slaps it through point for a brace.

SIX! All the way! This is incredible batting! Fuller one, on off, Josh Philippe hangs back and clatters it all the way over mid-wicket for a biggie.

Lands it on middle, Josh Philippe flicks it to square leg for one.

Short, on off, James Vince taps it to covers for one.

FOUR! Well played! Short, on off, James Vince makes room and lifts it magnificently over point for a boundary.

Lands it on off, Josh Philippe tucks it to mid-wicket for one more.

Full, on off, James Vince flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

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

Short, on off, Josh Philippe punches it to covers for one.

FOUR! This is great batting from Josh Philippe! Full, on leg, Josh Philippe uses the pace and sweeps it through short fine for a boundary.

SIX! Excellent from Josh Philippe! Short, on off, Josh Philippe hangs back and pulls it magnificently over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Lands it on off, James Vince slogs it. The fielder makes a good stop near the deep mid-wicket fence. Just a single.

FOUR! Well played! Full, on middle and leg, James Vince gets low and slogs it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Lands it outside off, James Vince looks to play at it but misses.

On a length, angling in, James Vince fends it to covers for one.

Length, on off, James Vince pushes it to mid off.

FIVE WIDES! Bonus runs! A wayward bouncer, James Vince leaves. The keeper leaps but fails to reach at it as the ball races away.

Lands it on middle, Josh Philippe tucks it to mid-wicket for one.

FOUR! Fine shot! Back of a length, on middle and leg, Josh Philippe swivels and pulls it through square leg for a boundary.

Bowls it on off, James Vince pulls it to mid-wicket for one.

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

FOUR MORE! That is brilliant batting! Length, on off, James Vince hangs back and punches it elegantly through covers for a boundary.

FOUR! Well played! On a length and just outside off, James Vince hangs back and lofts it magnificently over mid off for a boundary.

Lands it on off, James Vince taps it to the cover fielder.

SIX! Dismissed! Tom Curran serves it in the slot. Full and around off, James Vince brings his bottom hand into play and powers it over mid-wicket for a biggie.

Oh! Length in the channel and this one shapes away late. James Vince, having advanced, wafts at it and is beaten all ends up.

Fuller one, on off, Josh Philippe lifts it over extra covers. The fielder has a long chase as the batters collect three runs.

Excellent over from Stoinis! Back of a length, just down leg, James Vince shuffles across and looks to play at it but misses.

Back of a length, on off, Josh Philippe flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Lands it on off, Josh Philippe blocks it back.

Fuller one, on off, James Vince flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

On a length, on off, James Vince blocks it back.

Wide! Lands it down the leg side, James Vince looks to flick it but misses.

Short, outside off, James Vince looks to block it but gets beaten.

FOUR! WRECKED! Josh Philippe replies well to the follow-up delivery!  Good-length delivery on off and middle, nipping in, Philippe opens his footing and lashes it hard towards deep mid-wicket fence for another boundary.

OUCH! Josh Philippe takes a blow straight to the grill of the helmet! Peter Siddle bowls it slower and fuller, just outside off. Philippe shuffles across the stump to offer a ramp shot but fails to get the middle of his willow. The ball strikes the willow and bounces towards the helmet.

On a length, on stump. Josh Philippe slogs it towards away but misses the connection.

Pitches it up, on middle. Josh Philippe pushes it towards mid on for no runs.

FOUR! SHOT! Full-length delivery, on middle and leg, shaping it in. Joel Davies uses his wrist and flicks it from the inner part of his willow towards deep fine leg region for a boundary.

Back of a length, just outside off. James Vince hangs back and pats it out.

Drags his length back, on middle and leg. James Vince flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.

A bit fuller, on stump. James Vince jabs it back to the bowler.

On off, James Vince pushes it towards his off side.

FOUR! Picks up nicely! Short once again from Maxwell on middle and leg. James Vince plants his front foot towards the delivery and lofts it up and over the mid-wicket region for four runs.

Shortish, just outside off, James Vince eases it outside off.

Sydney Sixers are off their mark! Glenn Maxwell jogs from over the wicket and bowls it short on middle, Josh Philippe hangs back and flicks it towards square leg for a single.