BBL 2024-25 Challenger: Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder – Match Highlights and Scorecard

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In a thrilling Challenger match of the 2024-25 Big Bash League, Sydney Thunder successfully chased down Sydney Sixers‘ total of 151/7, securing a 4-wicket victory.

The Sixers’ innings started on a shaky note, losing early wickets. Kurtis Patterson (11) and Jack Edwards (7) were dismissed cheaply. Philippe’s run-out for 16 and Henriques’ 29 kept the innings afloat, but a mid-order collapse saw the Sixers slip to 76/5.

Daniel Silk’s 43* was the standout performance, as he provided much-needed stability. Despite a brief cameo from Dwarshuis (30) and Kerr’s late strike, the Sixers posted a modest 151/7 in 20 overs.

Wes Agar (2/25) and Tom Andrews (2/15) were the pick of the Thunder bowlers, while George Garton (1/14) and McAndrew (1/42) chipped in with crucial wickets.

In response, Sydney Thunder were in a tricky position, losing wickets at regular intervals. Jason Sangha (30) and David Warner (11) were dismissed early, and the Thunder found themselves at 65/2. A critical partnership between Sam Billings (42*) and Matthew Gilkes (26) helped steady the ship, and though a few more wickets fell, Billings’ calm presence at the crease guided Thunder to a comfortable victory.

The Thunder reached 157/6 in just 18.5 overs, with Hayden Kerr’s (2/35) performance with the ball proving invaluable for the Thunder, who successfully chased the target with 7 balls to spare.

Sydney Thunder will now face Hobart Hurricanes in the BBL 2024-25 final on Monday.

Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Full Match Scorecard

Sydney Sixers: 151/7 (20 overs)

Batters R B 4S 6S SR
Kurtis Patterson 11 11 1 0 100.00
Jack Edwards 7 8 1 0 87.50
Josh Philippe 16 12 2 0 133.33
Moises Henriques 29 30 1 0 96.67
Jordan Silk 43 30 2 2 143.33
Lachlan Shaw 0 2 0 0 0.00
Ben Dwarshuis 30 20 2 1 150.00
Hayden Kerr 10 7 0 1 142.86
Ben Manenti 0 1 0 0 0.00
Extra 5 15 (b 1, w 0, nb 1, lb 3)
Total 151/7 (20 ov)
Bowlers O M R W ECON
Nathan McAndrew 4 0 42 1 10.50
Wes Agar 4 0 25 2 6.25
Tanveer Sangha 4 0 26 0 6.50
Chris Green 4 0 25 0 6.25
Tom Andrews 2 0 15 2 7.50
George Garton 2 0 14 1 7.00

Fall of wickets: 1-15 (Jack Edwards – 2.4 ov), 2-19 (Kurtis Patterson – 3.4 ov), 3-50 (Josh Philippe – 8.1 ov), 4-76 (Moises Henriques – 12.1 ov), 5-76 (Lachlan Shaw – 12.3 ov), 6-132 (Ben Dwarshuis – 18.1 ov), 7-150 (Hayden Kerr – 19.5 ov)

Sydney Thunder: 155/6 (18.5 overs)

Batters R B 4S 6S SR
Jason Sangha 30 19 4 0 157.89
David Warner 11 9 1 1 122.22
Matthew Gilkes 26 22 1 1 118.18
Sam Billings 42 29 2 2 144.83
Hugh Weibgen 8 10 0 0 80.00
Chris Green 15 14 1 0 107.14
George Garton 2 3 0 0 66.67
Nathan McAndrew 17 7 3 0 242.86
Extra 4 15 (b 0, w 1, nb 0, lb 3)
Total 155/6 (18.5 ov)
Bowlers O M R W ECON
Ben Dwarshuis 2.5 0 38 0 13.41
Hayden Kerr 4 0 35 2 8.75
Mitchell Perry 3 0 22 1 7.33
Jack Edwards 3 0 19 1 6.33
Ben Manenti 2 0 16 0 8.00
Jafer Chohan 4 0 22 1 5.50

Fall of wickets: 1-29 (David Warner – 2.4 ov), 2-65 (Jason Sangha – 7.5 ov), 3-72 (Matthew Gilkes – 8.4 ov), 4-100 (Hugh Weibgen – 12.5 ov), 5-128 (Chris Green – 16.5 ov), 6-131 (George Garton – 17.3 ov)


Match Result: Sydney Thunder won by 4 wickets

Player of the Match: Sam Billings

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