Final result
Sydney Sixers won by 6 wickets
Player of the match: SA Abbott
Result · Big Bash League
Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers
Result · Big Bash League
Venue par · 169Chase success · 55%POTM · SA Abbott
Match preview & overview
Sixers Chase Down 165 with Six Wickets to Spare in New Year's Day BBL Win
Sydney Sixers beat Melbourne Renegades by 6 wickets at Marvel Stadium on 1 January 2026, successfully chasing a target of 165 in what proved a comfortable finish. The Renegades posted 164/9 after being put in, reaching that total despite losing wickets steadily across all three phases. The Sixers' reply was measured rather than explosive: 45/0 in the powerplay, a middle stretch that cost four wickets but yielded 73 runs, then a flawless close as they knocked off the remaining 50 runs in the death overs without further loss. SA Abbott took Player of the Match honours.
This result continues a lopsided pattern in this rivalry. Sydney Sixers have now won 15 of their 19 BBL meetings with Melbourne Renegades, and all five most recent encounters have gone their way. For the Renegades, the loss also extends a difficult run of form: three defeats in their last five matches against mixed opposition heading into this fixture.
Pitch report & venue insights
Marvel Stadium, Melbourne — 77-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2004–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
77
T20 matches hosted
169
Avg 1st-innings score
151
Avg 2nd-innings score
55%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
58%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Sixers' death overs sealed the match
Sydney Sixers lost no wickets in the final phase, scoring 50 runs off the death overs to wrap up the chase with ease. The Renegades took 4 wickets in those same overs in the first innings but couldn't defend 165. A clean finish from the Sixers' lower-middle order.
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Renegades' middle overs cost them
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Abbott named Player of the Match
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Head-to-head heavily favours the Sixers
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Sixers tossed and bowled. The right call
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may carry more value than outright result lines given how the individual phase-by-phase scoring played out across both innings.
- Powerplay wicket markets are worth contextualising: the Sixers' chase began at 45/0, matching Marvel Stadium's average powerplay run tally precisely, whilst the Renegades fell to 58/2 in theirs.
- Death-overs performance lines could be informative here. The Sixers scored 50 runs for no loss in the final phase; the Renegades managed 48 runs but lost 4 wickets, which shaped the margin significantly.
- The Renegades' recent form (three losses in their last five matches) is relevant context when weighing any markets tied to their outright results.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers
Who won the Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers BBL match on 1 January 2026?
Sydney Sixers won by 6 wickets at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. Chasing 165, they reached their target with wickets to spare, finishing the death overs at 50 runs without loss.
Who was Player of the Match in this BBL game?
SA Abbott of the Sydney Sixers was named Player of the Match for his contribution to the victory on 1 January 2026.
What is the head-to-head record between Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Sixers?
In 19 T20 meetings, the Sydney Sixers lead 15-4. The last five encounters have all gone to the Sixers, most recently a 5-wicket win at the SCG in 2024.
Where can I watch Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers in the UK?
BBL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. You can also stream via Sky Go or a NOW TV Sports Membership. Check the Sky Sports schedule for specific broadcast times, noting that Australian matches often fall in the early hours UK time.
What did Melbourne Renegades score against Sydney Sixers?
Melbourne Renegades posted 164/9 from their 20 overs. They scored 58 runs in the powerplay and a further 58 in the middle overs before adding 48 off the death, though they lost wickets consistently throughout.
What is Marvel Stadium like for T20 cricket?
Marvel Stadium in Melbourne has hosted 77 T20 matches, with an average first-innings score of 169. Teams winning the toss have chosen to field 58 per cent of the time, and chasing sides have won 55 per cent of matches played there.
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