Big Bash: Sydney Sixers seal third straight win over Melbourne Stars

Sydney Sixers beat Melbourne Stars by six wickets in the Big Bash, chasing 129 with 17 balls to spare; Ben Dwarshuis took 4-13 and Jack Edwards took 3-27 as Stars were bowled out with one delivery remaining.

Sydney Sixers sealed their third successive victory with a six-wicket win over Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League. Sixers chased 129 and reached the target with 17 balls to spare. Josh Philippe top-scored with 35. Jordan Silk and Lachlan Shaw put on an unbeaten 40 for the fifth wicket to see out the chase. Key facts: - Sixers chased 129 and reached the target with 17 balls to spare. - Josh Philippe top-scored with 35; Jordan Silk and Lachlan Shaw added an unbeaten 40 for the fifth wicket. - Stars reached 43-0 before losing Sam Harper, Chris Rogers and Campbell Kellaway across 13 balls. - Marcus Stoinis and Blake Macdonald each scored 33 and added 44 for the fourth wicket, after which Stars lost their last seven wickets for 31 runs. - Seamers Jack Edwards and Ben Dwarshuis took 3-27 and 4-13 respectively, with Dwarshuis removing Marcus Stoinis and Haris Rauf in consecutive deliveries and later taking the final wicket. - Stars were bowled out with one ball remaining in their innings. Summary: The win sees Sixers move level with Stars on eight points after four games, with the two sides remaining in fourth and third respectively. Undetermined at this time.