Babar Azam Leads Sydney Sixers to Victory Over Melbourne Renegades in 2026 Bash

In a thrilling encounter at the Big Bash League, Babar Azam played a pivotal role in securing victory for the Sydney Sixers against the Melbourne Renegades. His impressive innings of 58 not out led the Sixers to a six-wicket win with just five balls to spare.

Babar Azam Shines with Batting Brilliance

Chasing a target of 165 runs, the Sydney Sixers were anchored by Babar’s outstanding performance. He faced 46 balls, hitting four boundaries and one six. His innings was crucial in navigating the team through various phases of the match.

Key Partnerships

• Babar Azam partnered with Daniel Hughes to create an opening stand of 46 runs; Hughes contributed 30 runs.
• A 42-run partnership with Moises Henriques bolstered the middle order.
• The final push came from an unbeaten 51-run partnership with Joel Davies, who scored 34 runs off just 15 balls.

Melbourne Renegades’ Performance

The Melbourne Renegades posted a total of 164 runs for 9 wickets in their 20 overs. Josh Brown was the standout performer for the Renegades, scoring 43 runs off 19 balls at the top of the order.

Bowling Highlights

Sean Abbott of the Sixers was exceptional with the ball, delivering figures of 3 wickets for just 16 runs. He notably dismissed Jake Fraser-McGurk, who was looking solid at 38 runs in the 15th over, marking a significant turning point in the match.

Current Standings

This victory propelled the Sydney Sixers to the fifth position in the league standings, while the Renegades fell to seventh place, suffering their third defeat in four matches.

Babar Azam’s leadership and performance reinforce his reputation as one of the premier batsmen in the league, making the Sydney Sixers a team to watch as the season progresses.