Pakistan, Jan. 1 -- Star batter Babar Azam scored an unbeaten 58 to lead Sydney Sixers to victory over Melbourne Renegades. The Sixers chased 165 runs in 19.1 overs, losing four wickets. Babar's innings anchored the team and ensured a crucial win in BBL 15.

Batting first, Melbourne Renegades posted 164-9 in 20 overs. Josh Brown starred with 43 runs off 19 balls, hitting three fours and four sixes. Jake Fraser-McGurk added 38 runs, and Hassan Khan contributed 39, including three sixes. Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan struggled again, scoring just six.

Sydney Sixers' bowlers dominated to restrict the Renegades. Sean Abbott led with three wickets for 16 runs in four overs. Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis, and Hayden Kerr shared four wicket...