Babar Azam produced another match-winning masterclass in the ongoing 2025/26 Big Bash League (BBL 15), hitting a calm and calculated 58 off 46 balls to steer the Sydney Sixers past the Melbourne Renegades.
Chasing 165, Babar Azam coolly guided the innings from the top. He struck 4 fours and 1 six, pacing his knock perfectly: starting steady, absorbing pressure when the required rate crept up, and then accelerating at the right time.
He capped off the chase in style by finishing the game with a boundary. Babar Azam’s teammate, Sean Abbott, was named Player of the Match for his brilliant bowling spell of 3 for 16 in 4 overs.
Early in the chase, Babar focused on rebuilding after wickets and kept the scoreboard moving with smart placement and quick singles, rarely looking rushed despite the asking rate climbing.
Once set, he opened up in the Power Surge, targeting the gaps in front of the square and over the infield, turning a tense equation into a comfortable one. His partnership with Joel Davies was crucial, with Babar playing the stabilizing role while allowing the younger left-hander to attack more freely.
In contrast, Renegades star Mohammad Rizwan had a lackluster outing, scoring just 6 off 10 balls before falling early in the innings.