Heat vs Sixers, at Sydney, Dec 16 2011 - Cricket Photos

RESULT

(N), Sydney, December 16, 2011, Big Bash League

Brisbane Heat

139/8

Sydney Sixers

(18.4/20 ov, T:140) 140/3

Sixers won by 7 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)

Player Of The Match

Brad Haddin

, SS

76 (59)

Cricinfo's MVP

Brad Haddin

, SS

84.14 ptsImpact List

Fireworks go off at the opening game of the Big Bash League •Dec 16, 2011•Getty Images

Nic Maddinson is bowled by Alister McDermott, Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat, Big Bash League, SCG, December 16, 2011

Nic Maddinson is bowled by Alister McDermott•Dec 16, 2011•Getty Images

Stuart MacGill took 2 for 21, Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat, Big Bash League, SCG, December 16, 2011

Stuart MacGill took 2 for 21•Dec 16, 2011•Getty Images

Brendon McCullum had to retire hurt for treatment after getting hit on the nose by a short ball from Brett Lee, Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat, Big Bash League, SCG, December 16, 2011

Brendon McCullum had to retire hurt for treatment but returned to resume his innings•Dec 16, 2011•Getty Images

Brendon McCullum is struck by a bouncer from Brett Lee, Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat, Big Bash League, SCG, December 16, 2011

Brendon McCullum is struck by a bouncer from Brett Lee•Dec 16, 2011•Getty Images

Stuart MacGill celebrates Matthew Hayden's wicket, Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat, Big Bash League, SCG, December 16, 2011

Stuart MacGill celebrates Matthew Hayden's wicket•Dec 16, 2011•Getty Images

Brad Haddin on the attack during his half-century, Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat, Big Bash League, SCG, December 16, 2011

Brad Haddin on the attack during his half-century•Dec 16, 2011•Getty Images

Matthew Hayden is bowled, Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat, Big Bash League, SCG, December 16, 2011

Matthew Hayden is bowled•Dec 16, 2011•Getty Images

Brett Lee checks on Brendon McCullum after the batsman was hit by a short ball, Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat, Big Bash League, SCG, December 16, 2011

Brett Lee checks on Brendon McCullum•Dec 16, 2011•Getty Images

Win Probability

SS 100%

BHSS

100%50%100%

Over 19 • SS 140/3

Sixers won by 7 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)

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Sixers Innings

Player Name		R	B
BJ Haddin	caught	76	59
MJ Lumb	caught	18	12
NJ Maddinson	bowled	28	32
SPD Smith	not out	11	7
MC Henriques	not out	5	2
Extras	(w 2)
Total	140(3 wkts; 18.4 ovs)

Player Name	O	R	W	Econ
NM Hauritz	3	23	0	7.66
AC McDermott	3	33	1	11
DT Christian	4	20	1	5
JR Hopes	3.4	29	1	7.9
ND Buchanan	2	21	0	10.5
CA Lynn	3	14	0	4.66

Wkt	Runs	Players
1st	38	Brad Haddin	Michael Lumb
2nd	79	Brad Haddin	Nic Maddinson
3rd	16	Brad Haddin	Steven Smith
4th	7	Moises Henriques	Steven Smith

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Big Bash League

Team	M	W	L	PT	NRR
PS	7	5	2	10	0.626
HH	7	5	2	10	0.569
SS	7	5	2	10	0.262
MS	7	4	3	8	0.254
BH	7	3	4	6	0.324
AS	7	2	5	4	-0.338
MR	7	2	5	4	-0.582
ST	7	2	5	4	-1.250

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