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    Home / News / Sports News / Sydney Sixers win their 4th consecutive match in BBL 2024/25
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    Sydney Sixers win their 4th consecutive match in BBL 2024/25
    The Sixers have won all of their 4 games so far (Image Source: X/@SixersBBL)

    Sydney Sixers win their 4th consecutive match in BBL 2024/25

    By Rajdeep Saha
    Dec 29, 2024
    07:20 pm

    What's the story

    The Sydney Sixers have continued their unbeaten start to the Big Bash League (BBL) with a commanding eight-wicket victory over the Brisbane Heat.

    The rematch of last year's final was played at the Gabba, which witnessed a crowd of 30,122 spectators.

    However, the home team's fans were left disappointed as the Sixers's bowlers restricted the Heat to just 138/9.

    The Sixers then comfortably chased down this target, largely due to Josh Philippe's unbeaten knock of 66.

    Dominant performance

    Philippe and Patterson dominate Heat's bowling attack

    Josh Philippe, who scored his 17th BBL half-century, played a key role in the Sixers's successful run chase.

    He was well-supported by Kurtis Patterson, who added a quickfire 32 off just 20 balls.

    The duo took the Heat's bowlers to the cleaners throughout their innings.

    Their partnership helped the Sixers reach their target with three overs to spare, ensuring a comfortable victory for their team.

    Milestone achievement

    Henriques joins BBL's 3,000-run club

    In the same match, Sixers captain Moises Henriques also reached a major milestone, becoming only the fourth player in BBL history to score 3,000 runs. He scored an unbeaten 29 from 27 balls.

    This feat further underlines the Sixers's dominance this season.

    Meanwhile, Ben Dwarshuis continued his rich vein of form for the Sixers with figures of 4/32.

    He is now the leading wicket-taker in this summer's BBL with 10 scalps.

    Post-match reflections

    Dwarshuis reflects on Sixers's performance and future goals

    Dwarshuis, who was named Player of the Match, was pleased with the team's performance.

    He said while it doesn't quite get revenge for last year's final loss to Heat, they are a step closer to reaching the final again this year.

    Dwarshuis also lauded Philippe's form and emphasized on top-order batsmen scoring runs.

    Though he missed out on a hat-trick in the final over, he stayed upbeat about his role in the team.

    Fielding feats

    Silk's spectacular catches and Heat's struggles

    Jordan Silk took two stunning catches, bringing his tally to 82 in the BBL.

    His first catch sent Colin Munro packing at deep midwicket, while his second saw him sprint and dive full length to send Jimmy Peirson packing.

    Meanwhile, Heat opener Tom Banton could only score 19 runs off 12 balls before being sent back by spinner Akeal Hosein.

    Nathan McSweeney top-scored for Heat with a modest 34 off 29 balls but didn't get adequate support from his teammates.

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