Sydney Sixers collided with Melbourne Stars in game 11 of League 2024-25 season at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Thursday. With the Sixers winning the toss and opting to bowl, fans were treated to an exciting display of T20 cricket.
The Melbourne Stars achieved a great total on the scoreboard
The stars were the first to arrive in the area, aiming to score a challenging objective. They managed to post a formidable total of 194 runs for 9 wickets in their 20 overs. At the head of the charge was Ben Duckettwhose explosive innings of 68 runs off just 29 balls included 10 fours and 2 sixes. Their aggressive approach laid a solid foundation, but the Stars needed more support. Glenn Maxwell he provided 32 quick runs off 17 deliveries, displaying his trademark batting power. However, the Sixers’ pitchers proved to be a thorn in the Stars’ side, with jackson bird leading the attack with impressive figures of 3 out of 35. Both Todd Murphy and Ben Dwarshuis He also made significant contributions, taking 2 wickets each and restricting the Stars’ scoring potential.
James Vince’s willow masterclass helps Sydney Sixers advance
Chasing a target of 195 runs, the Sydney Sixers showed remarkable composure and skill. They raced to 198 runs for just 2 wickets in 18.1 overs, completing the chase with relative ease. The star of the show was without a doubt James Vincewho gave a masterclass with his unbeaten century of 101 runs off 58 balls, studded with 12 fours and 4 sixes. His tackles not only anchored the chase but also demonstrated his ability to accelerate when required. Next to him, jose philip added a spirited 42 off 23 balls, while Jordanian silk contributed a quickfire 34 off 19 deliveries, ensuring the Sixers stayed well ahead of the required run rate.
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The match concluded with a resounding victory for the Sydney Sixers, defeating the Melbourne Stars by 8 wickets with 11 balls to spare. This performance underlined his dominance in this season’s BBL. For his exceptional batting display, Vince was named Player of the Match, solidifying his reputation as one of the tournament’s standout players.
This is how X fans reacted:
That’s James Vince’s first Big Bash century!
Man loves to score 💯 in BBL #INDvsAUS #HONESTvsIND #AUSvINDIA #SAvPAK #SAvsPAK pic.twitter.com/LCE6kXm093-Olivia Asha (@AshaOliviaUSA) December 26, 2024
It’s been a long time coming for James Vince. I’m so glad I was there! #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/XsjNAJbbRG
-Lisa Potts (@leaseM_87) December 26, 2024
James Vince is really underrated and unlucky with the batsmen England got. He would be a key player for any country outside the big three.
— #KillRashyfans 🎭💎 (@MALUHTR) December 26, 2024
JAMES VINCE! He finally brings out his first BBL 100! (We all know 98 shouldn’t have been a few years ago 🤪). Brilliant batting.
“Jamesh Vince’s unfinished story is now complete”.#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/qIrgxuW4ak
– kumar (@KumarlLamani) December 26, 2024
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER! 🎉
James Vince mentions his FIRST BBL TON! 🙌 He joins an elite group, becoming the SECOND Sixer, after Steve Smith, to achieve this feat! 👏 #BBL14 #JamesVince #Century #BBLTon #six pic.twitter.com/tH2qlDcbrv
—Ritu Jaipur (@Ritukd31) December 26, 2024
SIDNEY SIXES WIN BY 8 WICKETS..!!!
– James Vince is the hero of the match and scored a hundred in a record chase.🙇♂️ pic.twitter.com/c7DfPC7TIh
1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ for James Vince 👏#Cricket #JamesVince #BBL14 #SydneySixers pic.twitter.com/3R69peQxzS
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 26, 2024
That was some exceptional T20 cricket…
194 wins most of the time…
But James Vince is a superstar…#BBL #SmashEmSixers
– Yes Marshall (@skillschampion2) December 26, 2024
Another brilliant hundred from James Vince 🔥. The consistency of this man is simply incredible, the most underrated T20 batsman of this generation without a doubt.@BBL pic.twitter.com/KchoP8boLF
— 🆁🅾🅻🅴🆇ᶜʳⁱᶜᵏᵉᵗᵍᵉᵉᵏ (@RoshanSriram123) December 26, 2024
Only a second Sixers batsman to reach 💯 in BBL after Steven Smith
Brilliant entry from James Vince #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/6rZZJj94N5—Arslan Ali (@Arsal1431) December 26, 2024