Nearly 30,000 spectators were present at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) to witness the match between table-toppers Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars

Chasing a target of 140 runs, Melbourne Stars got off to a disastrous start, losing their openers Marcus Stonis and Luke Wright (above) early

Michael Beer was the pick of the bowlers for Melbourne stars, finishing with figures of 1-16 off his four overs as Sydney Sixers were restricted to 139-6 in their 20 overs

Sydney Sixers won the toss and elected to bat. The openers - Michael Lumb (above) and Brad Haddin were dismissed early

Moises Henriques, Sydney Sixers captain, pulled a muscle while running, retiring hurt after getting off to a good start

Glenn Maxwell (right) smashed a brilliant 36-ball half-century and put on a match-winning partnership with Peter Handscomb for the third wicket

David Hussey and Tom Triffitt celebrate after beating Sydney Sixers by five wickets. It was Melbourne Stars' first win of the season

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