Josh Philippe's 56-ball 83* powers Sydney Sixers to fifth win of the season
The wicketkeeper-batsman neutralised the threat of Rashid Khan to help the Sixers chase down 177
The wicketkeeper-batsman neutralised the threat of Rashid Khan to help the Sixers chase down 177
Scorer: Ranjith P | Commentator: @Vishal1686
9.45pm Handshakes all around as the crowd got a great game today. Rashid comes around to Philippe and says something with a smile, great scenes. Philippe of Rashid today: 23 off six balls, with three fours and a six. Excellent performance from the Sixers again, showing why they've been doing well this season. It initially looked like the Strikers were running away towards a massive total on this batting pitch, being 1 for 56 in the powerplay, before the return of Josh Hazlewood to BBL after six seasons put the brakes on them. The Sixers' opening stand set the tone for the chase, especially from Avendano, before Philippe blunted Rashid and stayed till the end to ensure victory.
That's all from me, tonight, fellas. It's Vishal Dikshit and Ranjith signing off, with this tweet that sumps up the match:
Philippe gives some advice to Curran. Siddle needs some stinging yorkers now
Siddle needs to defend three now
Curran will face his first ball
The wicketkeeper-batsman neutralised the threat of Rashid Khan to help the Sixers chase down 177
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