End of over. Over 20. 9 runs. Bowler: Billy Stanlake. Sydney Sixers: 198/8(rr 9.90)

One run. Billy Stanlake to Ben Manenti. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 1 run, shy attempt by McDermott, fielded by Wade. That brings us to the end of the first innings. Sydney Sixers have put a competitive total on the board in this crucial encounter after being asked to bat first. Steve Smith continued his fine form, anchoring the innings with a well-crafted 65 to lay a solid foundation. The other batters chipped in with handy starts but couldn't quite go on to make big contributions, though collectively, it was enough to propel the Sixers to a strong total.For the Hobart Hurricanes, Riley Meredith was a touch expensive but still emerged as the standout bowler, leading the wicket tally with three scalps. Can the Hurricanes chase this down, or will the Sixers defend it comfortably? Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting run chase.

One run. Billy Stanlake to Sean Abbott. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ward.

Two runs. Billy Stanlake to Sean Abbott. Slower ball yorker, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to mid on for 2 runs, fielded by Chaudhary.

Dot ball. Billy Stanlake to Sean Abbott. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Wade.

One run. Billy Stanlake to Ben Manenti. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ward.

Four runs. FOUR! Billy Stanlake to Ben Manenti. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.

End of over. Over 19. 8 runs. Bowler: Riley Meredith. Sydney Sixers: 189/8(rr 9.95)

Two runs. Riley Meredith to Sean Abbott. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Jordan.

Wicket. OUT! Bowled. Riley Meredith to Jack Edwards. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, missed. Cleaned him up.

Two runs. Riley Meredith to Jack Edwards. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Chaudhary.

Four runs. FOUR! Riley Meredith to Jack Edwards. Reverse Swing-In full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.

Wicket. OUT! Run Out. Riley Meredith to Ben Dwarshuis. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed to gully, direct hit by Wade, mis-fielded by Wade. Two in two!

Wicket. OUT! Caught. Riley Meredith to Lachlan Shaw. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short fine leg, caught by Hossain. Another batter departs after getting some start.

End of over. Over 18. 11 runs. Bowler: Beau Webster. Sydney Sixers: 181/5(rr 10.06)

Four runs. FOUR! Beau Webster to Jack Edwards. Slower ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

Dot ball. Beau Webster to Jack Edwards. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Wade.

One run. Beau Webster to Lachlan Shaw. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Jordan.

Four runs. FOUR! Beau Webster to Lachlan Shaw. Leg cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

One run. Beau Webster to Jack Edwards. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Jordan.

One run. Beau Webster to Lachlan Shaw. Off cutter full toss, wide outside off stump moves in front Slog, mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Prestwidge.