The Sydney Sixers were crowned Big Bash League champions for a second time Saturday after the Melbourne Stars fell short during the run-chase in a rain-affected match that capped a near two-month competition.
Chasing 117 to win a game reduced to 12 overs, Glenn Maxwell's Stars could only manage 97 for six as they suffered a second finals defeat in a row after imploding against the Melbourne Renegades last year.
"It's fantastic, it was an entertaining game of cricket," said Sixers captain Moises Henriques after the 19-run win at the Sydney Cricket Ground secured their second title and first since the inaugural season in 2011-12.
"The wicket played pretty well after so much rain. Well done to the ground staff and congratulations to the Stars on a great season."
- 'Onwards and upwards' -
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