Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Score, Match 27 of Big Bash League 2025-26

Peter Siddle to Jordan Silk. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Cartwright. The Sydney Sixers registered a clinical six-wicket victory. The openers provided a brisk start but failed to convert their starts into big scores. Josh Philippe anchored the chase with a composed 35, while Lachlan Shaw finished the game comfortably. Despite disciplined bowling, the Melbourne Stars were unable to defend a modest total. Skipper Marcus Stoinis was the standout with two wickets, but a third straight loss raises serious concerns for the Stars at this stage of the season. Joel Davies is the Player of the Match.

Marcus Stoinis to Jordan Silk. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side on the front foot slog sweeping, hit pad to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Hatcher.

Marcus Stoinis to Lachlan Shaw. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Hatcher.

FOUR! Marcus Stoinis to Lachlan Shaw. Off cutter length ball, down leg side moves in front slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.

Marcus Stoinis to Jordan Silk. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Hatcher.

Marcus Stoinis to Lachlan Shaw. Off cutter back of a length, to leg down the track Slog, hit pad to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Hatcher.

SIX! Marcus Stoinis to Lachlan Shaw. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs. What a way to start the power surge!

Mitchell Swepson to Lachlan Shaw. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Cartwright.

Mitchell Swepson to Lachlan Shaw. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Rogers, mis-fielded by Swepson, fielded by Harper.

FOUR! Mitchell Swepson to Lachlan Shaw. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.

Mitchell Swepson to Jordan Silk. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Cartwright.

Mitchell Swepson to Lachlan Shaw. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Macdonald.

Mitchell Swepson to Jordan Silk. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Kellaway.

Haris Rauf to Jordan Silk. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to silly mid on for 1 run, shy attempt by Maxwell.

Haris Rauf to Lachlan Shaw. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Kellaway.

Haris Rauf to Jordan Silk. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to fine leg for 1 run, run save by Hatcher.

Haris Rauf to Lachlan Shaw. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Macdonald.

Haris Rauf to Jordan Silk. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Hatcher.

Haris Rauf to Jordan Silk. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Stoinis.

Campbell Kellaway to Lachlan Shaw. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to silly mid off for no runs, run save by Kellaway.

Campbell Kellaway to Jordan Silk. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Cartwright.

Campbell Kellaway to Jordan Silk. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Cartwright.

Campbell Kellaway to Lachlan Shaw. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Macdonald.

Campbell Kellaway to Jordan Silk. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Maxwell.

Campbell Kellaway to Lachlan Shaw. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Macdonald.

Marcus Stoinis to Jordan Silk. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, in the air uncontrolled to backward square leg for 2 runs, shy attempt by Hatcher, fielded by Rauf.

Marcus Stoinis to Jordan Silk. In-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Harper.

Marcus Stoinis to Jordan Silk. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Harper.

Marcus Stoinis to Lachlan Shaw. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Cartwright.

OUT! Caught. Marcus Stoinis to Sam Curran. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Rauf. Haris Rauf takes the stunner!