Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder 2025 Match 7 Full Commentary

Result · Dec 20 2025, Sat - 01:45 PM (IST)

Match 7, - ENGIE Stadium

SYDNEY SIXERS

198/5

SYDNEY THUNDER

151

Sydney Sixers won by 47 runs

CRR:7.88

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Josh Philippe

19.6

Nathan McAndrew to Jack Edwards. Reverse Swing-In half volley, down leg side on the back foot flick, mis-timed to long on for 2 runs, shy attempt by Bancroft, by McAndrew. Sydney Sixers have put on a commanding total, laying down a formidable challenge. The openers set the tone with a dominant power play, capitalising on anything loose and keeping the scoreboard ticking at a brisk rate. After the dismissal of Daniel Hughes, Babar Azam and Josh Philippe took complete control of the innings, stitching together a magnificent partnership built on composure and smart rotation of the strike. Philippe was particularly destructive, falling just short of a well-deserved century. For Sydney Thunder, Reece Topley was the standout performer with the ball, picking up three crucial wickets. Stay with us as the run chase gets underway shortly.
19.5

Nathan McAndrew to Joel Davies. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Gilkes.
19.4

OUT! Caught. Nathan McAndrew to Josh Philippe. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point, caught by Sams. An excellent knock of Josh Phillippe comes to an end.
19.3

FREE HIT. Nathan McAndrew to Josh Philippe. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Billings.
19.3

No ball Nathan McAndrew to Josh Philippe. Slower ball full toss, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, in the air under control to deep extra cover and it was a no ball, run save by Konstas.
19.2

Nathan McAndrew to Jack Edwards. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Green.
19.2

Wide Nathan McAndrew to Jack Edwards. Off cutter short, middle stump on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Billings.
19.1

Reece Topley c Jordan Silk b Kane Richardson 5 (5)

OUT! Caught. Nathan McAndrew to Moises Henriques. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover, caught by Konstas. Slower ball does the damage.
End of Over 19

Over 19. 8 runs. Bowler: Ben Dwarshuis. Sydney Thunder: 151/9 (rr 7.95)
18.6

FOUR! Daniel Sams to Josh Philippe. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, off stump backing away driving, thick edge past third man for 4 runs.
18.5

Daniel Sams to Moises Henriques. Slower length ball, middle stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Gilkes.
18.4

Daniel Sams to Josh Philippe. Off cutter back of a length, wide down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Sangha.
18.3

Daniel Sams to Moises Henriques. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Konstas.
18.2

Daniel Sams to Josh Philippe. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, to leg on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Green.
18.2

Wide Daniel Sams to Josh Philippe. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front cutting, missed for 1 run, fielded by Billings.
18.1

APPEAL! Daniel Sams to Josh Philippe. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, wide outside off stump deep in crease Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Billings, appeal made for Caught. Josh Phillippe survives.
End of Over 18

Over 18. 7 runs. Bowler: Jack Edwards. Sydney Thunder: 143/9 (rr 7.94)
17.6

OUT! Caught. Reece Topley to Ben Dwarshuis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg, caught by Sangha. Holes out in the deep.
17.5

Reece Topley to Josh Philippe. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Green.
17.4

SIX! Reece Topley to Josh Philippe. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
17.3

Reece Topley to Ben Dwarshuis. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Konstas.
17.2

OUT! Caught. Reece Topley to Babar Azam. Slower ball short, down leg side moves in front Scoop, Gloved, caught by Billings. Babar Azam is gone! Good use of the review by the Sydney Thunder.
17.1

Reece Topley to Josh Philippe. Slower ball back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Green.
End of Over 17

Over 17. 9 runs. Bowler: Joel Davies. Sydney Thunder: 136/8 (rr 8.00)
16.6

Shadab Khan to Josh Philippe. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump down the track driving, inside edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Topley.
16.5

Shadab Khan to Josh Philippe. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, to long on for 2 runs.
16.4

Shadab Khan to Babar Azam. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run.
16.3

Shadab Khan to Josh Philippe. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Green.
16.3

Wide Shadab Khan to Josh Philippe. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Billings.
16.2

Shadab Khan to Josh Philippe. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Billings.
16.1

Shadab Khan to Josh Philippe. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Gilkes.
16.1

Wide Shadab Khan to Babar Azam. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side moves in front slog sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Billings.
End of Over 16

Over 16. 5 runs. Bowler: Kane Richardson. Sydney Thunder: 127/8 (rr 7.94)
15.6

FOUR! Nathan McAndrew to Josh Philippe. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, well timed past deep backward square leg for 4 runs. Nice use of the wrist.

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19.1

Reece Topley c Jordan Silk b Kane Richardson 5 (5)

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.
End of Over 19

Over 19. 8 runs. Bowler: Ben Dwarshuis. Sydney Thunder: 151/9 (rr 7.95)
18.6

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.
18.5

Ben Dwarshuis to Reece Topley. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Philippe.
18.4

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.
18.3

Ben Dwarshuis to Tanveer Sangha. Length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Richardson.
18.2

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.
18.1

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.
End of Over 18

Over 18. 7 runs. Bowler: Jack Edwards. Sydney Thunder: 143/9 (rr 7.94)
17.6

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.
17.5

Shadab Khan c Jordan Silk b Jack Edwards 41 (31)

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.
17.4

Jack Edwards to Shadab Khan. Slower ball half volley, off stump on the back foot pushing, missed back to bowler for no runs.
17.3

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.

17.3

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.
17.2

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.
17.1

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.
End of Over 17

Over 17. 9 runs. Bowler: Joel Davies. Sydney Thunder: 136/8 (rr 8.00)
16.6

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.
16.5

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.
16.4

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.
16.3

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.
16.2

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.
16.1

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.
End of Over 16

Over 16. 5 runs. Bowler: Kane Richardson. Sydney Thunder: 127/8 (rr 7.94)
15.6

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.

15.5

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.
15.4

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.
15.3

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.
15.2

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.
15.1

Kane Richardson to Shadab Khan. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Azam.
End of Over 15

Over 15. 4 runs. Bowler: Joel Davies. Sydney Thunder: 122/8 (rr 8.13)
14.6

Nathan McAndrew c Moises Henriques b Joel Davies 0 (1)

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.
14.5

Chris Green c Todd Murphy b Joel Davies 13 (11)

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.
14.4

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.
14.3

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.