Sixers clinch BBL title
The Sydney Sixers clinched their second Twenty20 Big Bash League title yesterday after the Melbourne Stars fell short in the run-chase during a rain-affected match at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
The home team was sent into bat in a game reduced to 12 overs a side and made 116 for five, with the Stars managing just 97 for six in reply.
“It’s fantastic, it was an entertaining game of cricket,” said Sixers captain Moises Henriques after the 19-run win at the Sydney Cricket Ground secured their second title and first since the inaugural season in 2011-12.
“The wicket played pretty well after so much rain. Well done to the ground staff and congratulations to the Stars on a great season.”
It was remarkable the match went ahead with Sydney drenched by torrential rain for two straight days.
Unlike most other Twenty20 events around the world, no finals reserve day is built into the BBL structure which would have meant the Sixers claiming victory as the host team if no play was possible.
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