Vince smashes century as Sixers comfortably chase mammoth total

Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars

James Vince Smashes Century as Sixers Chase Down Mammoth Total

James Vince led the Sydney Sixers to a comfortable victory over Melbourne Stars, scoring an unbeaten 101 off 58 balls, his sixth T20 century. The Sixers overhauled the target of 195 with eight wickets in hand and 11 balls to spare at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Boxing Day.

Key Highlights

• James Vince scored an unbeaten 101 off 58 balls, his sixth T20 century.
• Ben Duckett's explosive 29-ball 68 went in vain for Melbourne Stars.
• Sydney Sixers made a cautious start, but Vince's onslaught in the 15th over proved to be the turning point.
• Josh Phillipe scored 42 off 24 balls, helping the Sixers chase down the target.

Brief Scores: Melbourne Stars 194/9 in 20 overs (Ben Duckett 68) lost to Sydney Sixers 198/2 in 18.1 overs (James Vince 101*)

Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat

Nick Hobson's Unbeaten 47 Helps Scorchers Secure 33-Run Win

Nick Hobson's unbeaten 47 off 16 balls, backed up by a collective bowling effort, helped Perth Scorchers secure a 33-run win against Brisbane Heat. Spencer Johnson was the standout bowler for Heat, returning figures of 4 for 20.

Key Highlights

• Nick Hobson scored an unbeaten 47 off 16 balls, helping the Scorchers secure a 33-run win.
• Perth Scorchers lost opener Finn Allen for a fifth-ball duck, but resurrected their way courtesy a 62-run stand in 49 balls between Matthew Hurst and Cooper Connolly.
• Brisbane Heat struggled to find momentum, losing wickets at regular intervals, and were eventually bowled out for 132.

Brief Scores: Perth Scorchers 165/6 in 20 overs (Nick Hobson 47*) beat Brisbane Heat 132 in 19.4 overs by 33 runs