Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Babar Azam Shines in Sixers' BBL Win
In a Big Bash League (BBL) match, the Sydney Sixers beat the Melbourne Renegades by six wickets.
Babar Azam, a star player for the Sixers, scored a half-century, which helped his team win.
Another player, Sean Abbott, took three wickets, which also helped the Sixers.
The match was exciting, with both teams playing well.
Babar Azam's performance was especially good, and he was one of the main reasons the Sixers won.
The Sixers started the chase well and, with some great batting from Babar and others, they won with five balls to spare.
Sean Abbott was named the Player of the Match for his excellent bowling.
Babar Azam scored a half-century, his second of the season, helping Sydney Sixers win against Melbourne Renegades.
Sean Abbott took three wickets for 16 runs, playing a crucial role in the Sixers' victory.
The Renegades were reduced to 61/3 in 6.4 overs after losing key wickets, including Tim Seifert and Josh Brown.
Babar Azam and Daniel Hughes put on a 46-run opening stand, setting the foundation for the Sixers' chase.
The Sixers won by six wickets with five balls remaining, thanks to contributions from Joel Davies and Moises Henriques.
- Who
- Babar Azam, Sean Abbott, Sydney Sixers, Melbourne Renegades
- What
- Sydney Sixers won against Melbourne Renegades in BBL
- When
- Thursday, New Year's clash
- Where
- Big Bash League (BBL) match
- Why
- Babar Azam's half-century and Sean Abbott's three-wicket haul
- Event
- Sydney Sixers vs. Melbourne Renegades BBL match
- Winning Team
- Sydney Sixers
- Key Player
- Babar Azam
- Match Result
- Six-wicket win for Sydney Sixers
- Player of the Match
- Sean Abbott
- Babar Azam's Performance
- 58* runs off 46 balls
- Sean Abbott's Performance
- 3 wickets for 16 runs
