The Sydney Sixers continued their winning momentum in the Big Bash League 2025-26 season by securing a comfortable six-wicket victory over the Melbourne Stars. The match, held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, January 8, 2026, saw the Sixers' bowlers dominate, restricting the Stars to a mere 128 runs in 19.5 overs. Ben Dwarshuis was the standout performer with the ball, claiming an impressive 4 wickets for 13 runs, narrowly missing a hat-trick. He was well supported by Jack Edwards, who took three wickets, and Joel Davies, who contributed two wickets. The Stars' batting lineup struggled to build significant partnerships, with Marcus Stoinis and Blake Macdonald offering some resistance with 33 runs each. Chasing a modest target, the Sydney Sixers had a steady start, with Josh Philippe leading the charge with a fluent 35 off 25 balls. Despite losing a few quick wickets, including that of Babar Azam for 14, the Sixers maintained control of the chase. Lachlan Shaw's quickfire 24 off 14 balls and contributions from Sam Curran and Jordan Silk ensured the Sixers reached the target comfortably, finishing at 4-129 with 17 balls to spare. This victory marks the Sixers' third consecutive win, solidifying their position in the league and setting them up for a potential title charge. The Melbourne Stars, on the other hand, have now suffered three consecutive losses after a strong start to the season.