Babar Azam Struggles in BBL 15: Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat Match Report

Jan 18, 2026

Babar Azam Struggles in BBL 15: Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat Match Report

Babar Azam Falls Early in Sydney Sixers' Must-Win BBL 15 Clash

In a high-stakes encounter during Big Bash League (BBL) 15, Pakistani superstar Babar Azam faced a difficult outing as the Sydney Sixers took on the Brisbane Heat in a must-win match for their playoff hopes.

Match Highlights: Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat

After being put in to bat first, the Brisbane Heat posted a competitive total of 171-9 in their 20 overs.

  • Brisbane's Batting: Nathan McSweeney was the standout performer, scoring 69 off 54 balls. Michael Neser added a late explosive cameo, smashing 35 off just 14 deliveries.

  • Sixers' Bowling: Mitchell Starc delivered a masterclass, claiming his first four-wicket haul in his BBL career.

Babar Azam's Struggles Continue

Chasing 172, the Sydney Sixers started aggressively with Steve Smith finding boundaries early. However, Babar Azam’s stay at the crease was brief:

  • The Dismissal: In the second over, pacer Xavier Bartlett removed Babar for just 1 run off 7 balls.

  • The Catch: Babar attempted to chip a fuller delivery but handed a simple catch to mid-on.

Babar Azam's BBL 15 Stats Overview

While expectations were high for the Pakistan captain, his overall statistics for the BBL 15 season remained modest:

  • Matches: 10

  • Total Runs: 202

  • Average: 25.25

  • Half-Centuries: 2

  • Strike Rate: 104.12

What’s Next for Sydney Sixers?

The Sixers require a victory in this match to secure a spot in the top four and keep their championship aspirations alive. A loss here could see their season come to an early end.

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