Heat defeat Sixers in DLS finish

The Sydney Sixers have suffered a heartbreaking 3-run loss (DLS method) to the Brisbane Heat, in rain affected match at C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

Josh Philippe (44) top scored with the bat, with cameos from Moises Henriques (22) and Jack Edwards (22) before the Sixers finished 8-141.

James Vince starred in the field, holding on to three catches to hand Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis and Jack Edwards a wicket each.

Rain interrupted the match with the Heat at 4-80 after 12 overs, two behind where they needed to be under the Duckworth Lewis system.

Three overs were lost with Brisbane needing 44 off five overs in a revised target of 124 off 17, with Paul Walter and Nath McSweeny making quick work of the target when rain returned.  

For the full match report, click here.

The scorecard is here.

Next up the Sixers head to Melbourne to take on the Stars on Saturday night.

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