WATCH: Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques silences Perth Scorchers with match-winning six in BBL 2023-24
Sydney Sixers will play first-placed Brisbane Heat next in the Qualifier game on January 19 at the Carrara Oval, Queensland.
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Jan 16, 2024 7:00 pm
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Sydney Sixers captain and former Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques pulled off a win against Perth Scorchers. The former champions were looking great while chasing but lost four wickets when they needed 17 runs off two overs with seven wickets in hand. In the end, they needed nine runs off three balls to win and finish second in the points table. Henriques scored a six to hush the crowd.
Apparently, the match between the Sixers and the defending champions was being played at the Optus Stadium, Perth. Meanwhile, with this six, the home crowd went silent as they were expecting a win for their team after remaining behind two overs before. However, the right-hander not only managed to bring down the difference between balls and runs required, he hit the winning runs. With this win, the Pink Brigade has finished second.
Talking about the game, the most successful team in BBL history, the Scorchers won the toss and elected to bat first. The team had a slow start with Stephen Eskinazi scoring 13-ball seven before retiring hurt. Right after this, Sam Whiteman (17) was sent packing by Jackson Bird. ODI World Cup 2023 winner Josh Inglis (32) got a start but didn’t do much either. At 52/2, the likes of skipper Aaron Hardie and Laurie Evans put together 85 runs for the third wicket. They helped the team reach 197/4. In reply, the visitors had a great going going at 183/3 in 18 overs. Despite the hiccups, the team won the game by three wickets.
Hell of a knock from Moises Henriques: Daniel Hughes
“Right up there, hell of a game, hell of a knock from the skipper. He was cooked at the back end but was calm and got the job done. Heart rate was probably 220 towards the end, didn’t know if I wanted to cry, watch or what to do,” Player of the Match Daniel Hughes said.
