• James Vince scored a spectacular century against Melbourne Stars in the BBL 2024-25.

  • Sydney Sixers secured a commanding victory over Melbourne Stars.

Twitter reactions: James Vince’s century leads Sydney Sixers to victory over Melbourne Stars in BBL 2024-25
James Vince leads Sydney Sixers to victory with a brilliant ton in the BBL 2024-25 (Image source: X)

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Sydney Sixers clashed with Melbourne Stars in the 11th match of the BBL 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 a thrilling display of T20 cricket.

Melbourne Stars put up a big total on the scorecard

The Stars took to the crease first, aiming to set a challenging target. They managed to post a formidable total of 194 runs for 9 wickets in their 20 overs. Leading the charge was Ben Duckett, whose explosive innings of 68 runs off just 29 balls included 10 fours and 2 sixes. His aggressive approach set a strong foundation, but the Stars needed more support. Glenn Maxwell provided a quick-fire 32 runs from 17 deliveries, showcasing his trademark power hitting. However, the Sixers’ bowlers proved to be a thorn in the Stars’ side, with Jackson Bird leading the attack with impressive figures of 3 for 35. Both Todd Murphy and Ben Dwarshuis also made significant contributions, taking 2 wickets each and restricting the Stars’ scoring potential.

James Vince’s masterclass with the willow gets Sydney Sixers through

Chasing down a target of 195 runs, the Sydney Sixers displayed 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 undoubtedly James Vince, who delivered a masterclass with his unbeaten century of 101 runs off 58 balls, peppered with 12 fours and 4 sixes. His innings not only anchored the chase but also showcased his ability to accelerate when needed. Alongside him, Josh Philippe added a brisk 42 off 23 balls, while Jordan Silk chipped in with a quick-fire 34 off 19 deliveries, ensuring that the Sixers remained well ahead of the required run rate.

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The match concluded with a convincing victory for Sydney Sixers, defeating Melbourne Stars by 8 wickets with 11 balls to spare. This performance underscored their 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.

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