• Sydney Sixers defeated Brisbane Heat by 39 runs in Qualifier 1 of Big Bash League 2023-24.

  • Ben Dwarshuis claimed five wickets for the Sixers.

Twitter reactions: Ben Dwarshuis’ fifer propels Sydney Sixers to BBL|13 final
Ben Dwarshius - BBL13, Qualifier 1 (Image CC- Twitter)

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Sydney Sixers defeated Brisbane Heat by 39 runs in Qualifier 1 of the Big Bash League 2023-24 on Friday. Despite crumbling in the first half, the Sixers made a resilient effort to outshine their rivals and sealed a commendable win in the decisive encounter, paving the way to the final of BBL|13.

Moises Henriques leads charge with the willow for Sydney Sixers

Opting to bowl first at Carrara Oval in Queensland, the Heat displayed excellent bowling, dismissing Jack Edwards for 16 and Josh Philippe for five. Skipper Moises Henriques, alongside Daniel Hughes, led the recovery after a challenging power-play that left the Sixers at 24/2. Facing tightened bowling, they rotated the strike and found occasional boundaries. In the 13th over, the Power Surge saw Hughes and Henriques amass 38 runs, with Henriques reaching his fifty off 40 balls.

However, Paul Walter broke their 94-run partnership in the 15th over by dismissing Hughes. The quick departures of Jordan Silk and Joel Davies hindered the Sixers’ momentum. Henriques’ fine knock of 59 off 50 balls ended in the 18th over, as the side finished with a total of 152 runs at the end of their 20 overs.

Ben Dwarshuis shines with ball for Sydney Sixers

In pursuit of a target of 153, the Heat encountered a steady start as the Sixers bowled effectively in the starting overs, preventing the opening pair of Josh Brown and Jimmy Peirson from gaining momentum. Brown struggled at the crease and was dismissed after scoring 15 off 22 balls, while Peirson departed on 26 in the ninth over. With the team at 51/2 at the halfway mark, Heat’s skipper Nathan McSweeney partnered with Matt Renshaw to rebuild the innings.

However, Edwards claimed McSweeney’s wicket in the 11th over, disrupting Heat’s progress. The Sixers further dented the Heat’s innings as Dwarshuis dismissed Renshaw (16) and Paul Walter (0) in consecutive deliveries. The bowlers took wickets at regular intervals, ultimately bowling out the Heat for 113 and securing a 39-run victory. Ben Dwarshuis stood out as the standout bowler for the Sixers, achieving a fifer with figures of 5/21 in 3.5 overs, marking his career-best performance.

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