Babar Azam’s Classy Fifty Powers Sixers to Victory

Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades – Match Summary

Babar Azam’s Classy Fifty Powers Sixers to Victory

Sydney Sixers defeated Melbourne Renegades by 6 wickets with 5 balls remaining in an exciting Big Bash League (BBL) encounter, thanks largely to a composed innings from Babar Azam.

Renegades Struggle Despite Late Surge

Batting first, Melbourne Renegades posted 164/9 in 20 overs. The innings started aggressively, with early momentum from the top order, but regular wickets slowed them down.

Pakistani wicketkeeper-batter Muhammad Rizwan had a quiet outing, managing 6 runs off 10 balls before being dismissed by Ben Dwarshuis. Despite his early exit, Renegades found some late acceleration through middle-order contributions, pushing the total to a competitive score.

Babar Azam Anchors the Chase

In reply, Sydney Sixers chased down the target comfortably, reaching 168/4 in 19.1 overs. The chase was expertly anchored by Babar Azam, who remained unbeaten on 58 off 46 balls, striking four boundaries and a six.

Babar showed his trademark composure, rotating the strike efficiently and punishing loose deliveries. His calm presence ensured there was no panic during the chase, even when wickets fell at the other end.

Support came from the middle order, with quick runs helping the Sixers stay ahead of the required rate. A late cameo sealed the win with five balls to spare.

Key Takeaways

Babar Azam once again proved his value as a dependable T20 anchor

Muhammad Rizwan had an off day but remains a key player for Renegades

Sydney Sixers showed strong batting depth and match awareness