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1. Match Summary: Sixers Shine on New Year's Day
The Sydney Sixers kicked off 2026 in spectacular fashion, extending their dominant winning streak over the Melbourne Renegades to ten matches with a convincing six-wicket victory at Marvel Stadium on Thursday. Chasing a competitive target of 165 on a sluggish Docklands pitch, the Sixers reached the mark with five balls to spare, anchored by a vintage unbeaten half-century from Pakistan superstar Babar Azam.
The Sydney Sixers celebrating their tenth consecutive BBL win over the Renegades.
2. Full Match Scorecard: Sixers vs Renegades
MELBOURNE RENEGADES (164/9 - 20 Overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Brown | 43 | 19 | 226.3 |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | 38 | 29 | 131.0 |
| Muhammad Rizwan (wk) | 6 | 10 | 60.0 |
| Hassan Khan | 39 | 29 | 134.5 |
SYDNEY SIXERS (168/4 - 19.1 Overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | 58* | 46 | 126.1 |
| Daniel Hughes | 25 | 18 | 138.9 |
| Joel Davies | 34* | 15 | 226.7 |
RESULT: Sydney Sixers won by 6 wickets.
3. Babar Azam: The King's Masterclass in Melbourne
Babar Azam proved his immense value to the Sydney Sixers with a calculated unbeaten 58 off 46 balls. After a sluggish start to his BBL tenure, Babar has now hit two half-centuries in his last three outings. His ability to anchor the chase allowed the Sixers' middle order to play with freedom. Babar finished the game in style, lofting Andrew Tye over mid-off for a boundary to seal the win with 5 balls remaining.
Babar Azam remains unbeaten on 58 to guide Sydney Sixers home.
4. Sean Abbott's Player of the Match Performance
Sean Abbott was the standout with the ball, claiming 3-16 in his four overs. Responding to his recent T20 World Cup squad omission, Abbott bowled with clinical precision, recording 14 dot balls and claiming the crucial wicket of Jake Fraser-McGurk. His performance ensured the Renegades were restricted to a sub-par total of 164 on a ground where 180 is often considered par.
5. Sydney Sixers Upcoming BBL|15 Schedule
The Sixers will look to build on this New Year's Day momentum as the tournament intensifies. Mark your calendars for these upcoming fixtures:
- Jan 5: vs Brisbane Heat (Coffs Harbour)
- Jan 8: vs Melbourne Stars (MCG)
- Jan 11: vs Hobart Hurricanes (SCG)
- Jan 16: vs Sydney Thunder (The Sydney Smash - SCG)
Conclusion: Today's victory reaffirms the Sydney Sixers' status as a dominant force. With Babar Azam finding his groove and the bowling unit firing, the Magenta men are well-positioned for the finals charge.
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