Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers
Melbourne Stars 177/5 in 20 overs (Maxwell 103; Christian 1-17) lost to Sydney Sixers 182/3 in 19.4 overs (Philippe 99*; Couch 1-22) by 7 wickets with 2 balls to spare. Player of the Match: Josh Philippe.
Glenn Maxwell's maiden Big Bash League hundred went in vain, as Melbourne Stars lost to Sydney Sixers by seven wickets in Match 13 of the ongoing season at the MCG.
Maxwell’s 57-ball 103, including 12 fours and three sixes, helped the Stars post 177/5 after they were asked to bat. Nick Larkin and Hilton Cartwright scored 23 each, while Andre Russell remained unbeaten on eight-ball 12. With 1-51, Ben Dwarshuis was the most expensive Sixers bowler.
In reply, the Sixers reached the target with two balls to spare, courtesy Josh Philippe’s unbeaten 61-ball 99, with 11 fours and two sixes. Moises Henriques’ 20-ball 29 was the next highest score. Brody Couch, Adam Zampa and Nathan Coulter-Nile took a wicket each.