Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Score, Match 7 of Big Bash League 2025-26

OUT! Caught. Kane Richardson to Reece Topley. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump backing away Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Silk. Sydney Sixers seal a comprehensive 47-run victory. It was a clinical all-round performance, capped off by a dominant bowling display as they bundled out the Sydney Thunder for 151. The Sixers struck early and never relented, ripping through the Thunder's top order in the power play, which left the chase constantly behind the required rate. Jack Edwards was outstanding, leading the attack with a superb five-wicket haul. Despite the early collapse, Sam Billings and Shadab Khan showed fight with valuable contributions in the middle order, but the target proved well beyond reach. Josh Philippe is the Player of the Match.

Ben Dwarshuis to Reece Topley. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to point for 1 run, fielded by Murphy.

Ben Dwarshuis to Reece Topley. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Philippe.

FOUR! Ben Dwarshuis to Reece Topley. Slower ball back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

Ben Dwarshuis to Tanveer Sangha. Length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Richardson.

Ben Dwarshuis to Tanveer Sangha. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Hughes.

APPEAL! Ben Dwarshuis to Tanveer Sangha. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, shy attempt by Chohan, fielded by Philippe, appeal made for Run Out. Not out on the big screen.

Jack Edwards to Reece Topley. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Davies.

OUT! Caught. Jack Edwards to Shadab Khan. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Silk. Nine wickets down for Sydney Thunder.

Jack Edwards to Shadab Khan. Slower ball half volley, off stump on the back foot pushing, missed back to bowler for no runs.

Jack Edwards to Shadab Khan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

Wide Jack Edwards to Shadab Khan. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Philippe.

SIX! Jack Edwards to Shadab Khan. Leg cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

Jack Edwards to Shadab Khan. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Richardson.

Joel Davies to Shadab Khan. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Azam.

Joel Davies to Tanveer Sangha. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Dwarshuis.

Joel Davies to Shadab Khan. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Chohan.

FOUR! Joel Davies to Shadab Khan. Quicker ball full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.

Joel Davies to Tanveer Sangha. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Dwarshuis.

Joel Davies to Shadab Khan. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Silk.

Kane Richardson to Tanveer Sangha. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge to deep backward point for 2 runs, shy attempt by Azam, mis-fielded by Richardson.

Kane Richardson to Shadab Khan. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Henriques.

Kane Richardson to Tanveer Sangha. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Azam.

Kane Richardson to Tanveer Sangha. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, for no runs, mis-fielded by Philippe.

Kane Richardson to Shadab Khan. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Davies.

Kane Richardson to Shadab Khan. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Azam.

OUT! Caught. Joel Davies to Nathan McAndrew. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover, caught by Henriques. A soft dismissal! Moises Henriques departs for a duck.

OUT! Caught. Joel Davies to Chris Green. Quicker ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to point, caught by Murphy. Todd Murphy takes a comfortable catch.

Joel Davies to Shadab Khan. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short fine leg for 1 run, shy attempt by Chohan, fielded by Philippe.

Joel Davies to Chris Green. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to point for 1 run, shy attempt by Murphy.