Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers, 7th Match

t20Sydney Sixers won by 47 runs

Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney

20 Dec 2025, 1:45 pm IST

sydney thunder won the toss, chose to bowl

Winner: Sydney Sixers

Sydney Sixers Inning Score: 198 /5

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Daniel Hughes	b R Topley	25	15	5	0	166.67
Babar Azam	c Billings b R Topley	58	42	5	2	138.1
Josh Philippe	c Daniel Sams b McAndrew	96	57	6	4	168.42
Ben Dwarshuis	c T Sangha b R Topley	1	2	0	0	50
Moises Henriques	c Sam Konstas b McAndrew	2	3	0	0	66.67
Jack Edwards	not out	3	2	0	0	150
Joel Davies	not out	1	1	0	0	100

Bowler	Maidens	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Reece Topley	4	41	3	0	0
Nathan McAndrew	4	41	2	2	2
Daniel Sams	4	36	0	0	1
Tanveer Sangha	3	28	0	0	0
Shadab Khan	3	33	0	0	5
Chris Green	2	18	0	0	1

Sydney Thunder Inning Score: 151

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Sam Konstas	c Joel Davies b Jack Edwards	2	4	0	0	50
Matthew Gilkes	st Philippe b T Murphy	12	4	3	0	300
David Warner	c T Murphy b Jack Edwards	2	7	0	0	28.57
Cameron Bancroft	c Jack Edwards b Joel Davies	7	14	0	0	50
Sam Billings	c Kane Richardson b Jack Edwards	51	28	3	4	182.14
Shadab Khan	c Silk b Jack Edwards	41	31	3	2	132.26
Daniel Sams	c Daniel Hughes b Jack Edwards	1	2	0	0	50
Chris Green	c T Murphy b Joel Davies	13	11	1	0	118.18
Nathan McAndrew	c Henriques b Joel Davies	0	1	0	0	0
Tanveer Sangha	not out	8	8	0	0	100
Reece Topley	c Silk b Kane Richardson	5	5	1	0	100

Bowler	Maidens	Wickets	No Balls	Economy
Todd Murphy	1	15	1	0
Ben Dwarshuis	4	36	0	1
Jack Edwards	4	26	5	2
Kane Richardson	3.1	14	1	0
Jafer Chohan	3	33	0	3
Joel Davies	4	24	3	0

Match Summary

Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers, 7th Match - December 20, 2025

In an exciting T20 encounter at the Sydney Showground Stadium, the Sydney Sixers emerged victorious over the Sydney Thunder by 47 runs. The Sixers set a challenging target of 198 runs, with Josh Philippe's explosive 96 being the highlight. The Thunder, despite a valiant effort from Sam Billings who scored a half-century, were bowled out for 151. Jack Edwards' exceptional bowling performance, taking 5 wickets, was instrumental in the Sixers' victory.

Match Highlights

Sydney Sixers Innings:
- Josh Philippe was the standout performer with the bat for the Sixers, narrowly missing a century by scoring an impressive 96 off 57 balls. His innings included 6 fours and 4 sixes.
- Babar Azam contributed significantly with a well-paced 58 off 42 deliveries, including 5 fours and 2 sixes.
- The Sixers posted a formidable total of 198/5 in their allotted 20 overs.
Sydney Thunder Innings:
- Sam Billings was the top scorer for the Thunder, hitting a brisk 51 off just 28 balls with a strike rate of 182.14, featuring 3 fours and 4 sixes.
- Shadab Khan also played a notable innings scoring 41 off 31 balls.
Bowling Performances:
- For the Sixers, Jack Edwards delivered an outstanding bowling performance, claiming 5 wickets for just 26 runs. His spell dismantled the Thunder's batting lineup.
Fielding Highlights:
- Noteworthy catches were taken by players like Sam Billings and Jordan Silk, adding to the excitement of the match.

The match saw key partnerships and individual brilliance that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Despite a strong batting lineup, Sydney Thunder struggled to build momentum against disciplined bowling from the Sixers. The victory further cements Sydney Sixers' reputation as a formidable team in T20 cricket.