In the 14th match of the Big Bash League 2023-24, Sydney Sixers clashed with Melbourne Stars at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground.
Toss and Teams
Melbourne Stars won the toss and elected to bowl first. Sydney Sixers’ Playing XI included Josh Philippe, James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Joel Davies and Steve O’Keefe. Melbourne Stars’ Playing XI featured Sam Harper, Tom Fraser Rogers, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Imad Wasim, Jonathan Merlo, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf and Joel Paris.
Sydney Sixers Innings
The Sixers posted a competitive total of 154/8 in their 20 overs. James Vince was the standout performer with a brilliant knock of 83 runs off 55 deliveries, including 8 fours and 2 sixes. Jack Edwards contributed with a solid 30 runs off 23 balls.
Usama Mir and Haris Rauf starred with the ball for the Stars, picking up three wickets each.
Melbourne Stars Innings
Chasing 155 for victory, the Stars reached the target with 3 balls to spare, finishing at 155/6 in 19.3 overs. Hilton Cartwright was the hero for the Stars, scoring an impressive 47 runs off 30 deliveries. The Sixers bowlers put up a tough fight, with Sean Abbott and Jackson Bird grabbing 2 wickets each.
Result & Player of the Match
Melbourne Stars won the match by 4 wickets, registering their first win of the ongoing BBL.
Cartwright was adjudged Player of the Match for his brilliant batting display.
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Here’s how fans on Twitter reacted:
Hilton Cartwright leads the Stars to their first win of the season and their first win against the Sixers since January 2020. #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/OCED2KMjKS
— Lachlan McKirdy (@LMcKirdy7) December 26, 2023
There’d be few middle-order bats in the BBL as reliable as Hilton Cartwright. His crisp ball-striking has been a rare & regular bright spot amid Melbourne Stars’ recent difficulties. A mature batter & outstanding fielder. Should feature in national white-ball discussions.#BBL13
— Jonty Ralphsmith (@JontyRalphsmith) December 26, 2023
Hilton Cartwright appreciation post 🌟#BBL13 pic.twitter.com/tjhu3EHAUW
— Melbourne Stars (@StarsBBL) December 26, 2023
Hilton Cartwright – what a consistent player he is👌#BBL13
— Mani Dhoni (@manidhonii) December 26, 2023
Hilton Cartwright ♥️ yes Melbourne stars
— Aaron Thornhill (@AzThornhill3) December 26, 2023
Melbourne Stars win by four wickets. Big celebrations from them, and that’s a significant update by BBL standards. Sydney Sixers have been turned over on home soil. A superb innings from Hilton Cartwright when things got tight.#BBL13 #BiggBoss7Tamil #Abhiha #Abhisha #Perletti pic.twitter.com/QK7o8tBloR
— Xhery Arain (@XheryA) December 26, 2023
Hilton Cartwright 💚 #BBL13
— Scott Rea (@ScottRea) December 26, 2023
No bat. No worries!
Stars WIN and break nine-match losing streak against the Sixers. #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/Uji5cpLUSM
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 26, 2023
Melbourne Stars won by 4 wickets: https://t.co/be6Gt4pgyT#cricket #BBL13 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/lki339XENp
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 26, 2023
— Melbourne Stars (@StarsBBL) December 26, 2023
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