Babar Azam Stars as Sydney Sixers Crush Renegades in BBL Thriller!

In a dominant display at Marvel Stadium, the Sydney Sixers secured a thrilling 6-wicket victory over the Melbourne Renegades in the 18th match of the Big Bash League 2025-26, extending their winning streak against the hosts to 10 matches.

The Renegades batted first, posting a competitive total of 164/9 in their 20 overs. Despite early promise, they struggled against the Sixers' disciplined bowling attack, with key contributions from their bowlers restricting the scoring rate.

Chasing 165, the Sixers started steadily and accelerated in the chase. Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam anchored the innings with a crucial half-century, reaching his fifty with a flick for two runs amid applause from the crowd. His composed knock allowed cameos from teammates like Oliver Davies and captain Moises Henriques to shine. Davies' explosive innings knocked the stuffing out of the Renegades, while Henriques contributed significantly during the Power Surge.

The chase culminated dramatically with Babar muscling a boundary over mid-off to seal the win at 168/4 in 19.1 overs. At one stage, the Sixers were 76/2 after 11 overs with Henriques on 3* and Babar on 24*, showcasing their depth and composure under pressure.

ESPNcricinfo hailed Babar and Sean Abbott for preserving the Sixers' streak, noting the Renegades lacked enough runs on the board despite early bowling pressure. This marks just the Sixers' second win this season, boosting their campaign on the first day of the year.

The match, played under clear skies with the roof open at Marvel Stadium, highlighted the Sixers' superiority in head-to-head battles, leaving Renegades fans stunned once again.