BBL 10: Holder Seals Thriller Win For Sydney Sixers Against Melbourne Renegades

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Sydney Sixers' all-rounder Jason Holder seals off an incredible win over Melbourne Renegades in the 18th match of the Big Bash League on Tuesday. 

Sixers needed 16 runs in the last over to chase down a target of 169 runs set by Renegades. Sydney looked down and out as they lost big-hitter Carlos Braithwaite in the penultimate over of the game leaving Holder alone. 

Holder finished the game with one ball to spare as he hit two fours before finishing the game with a six over long-off. 

Sixers' chase was boosted by the opening pair of Josh Philippe and Jack Edwards as they smashed 43 runs inside the powerplay. The pair added 53 runs for the opening wicket in just 38 balls. 

Jordan Silk kept the scoring rate up in the middle overs after losing three wickets in quick succession. 

The Renegades were well and truly in the game until the last ball as all the bowlers contributed. 

Earlier, after opting to bat first, Renegades' innings was constructed by opener Shaun Marsh. He scored 67 runs in 48 balls to set up a respectable total for the team. He was well supported by his captain and opening partner Aaron Finch who scored 39 runs. 

Daniel Christain and Carlos Braithwaite took two wickets each to restrict Renegades at a score of 168. 

Brief Score:

Melbourne Renegades - 168/7 (Shaun Marsh - 67; Daniel Christian - 2/19)

Sydney Sixers - 169/8 (Josh Phillippe - 48; Imad Wasim - 2/20) 

Full Scoreboard: Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers