Twitter Reactions: Sydney Sixers pull off a comprehensive win over Perth Scorchers

The 2019-20 edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) is starting to garner euphoria with pulsating Twenty20 action taking place across the length and breadth of Australia. After the curtain-raiser clash between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder, it was time for Perth Scorchers to lock horns with the Sydney Sixers at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. And, it turned out to be a damp squib, to say the least, as the Scorchers never really had any answers to the onslaught by an all-round and hugely dominant Sydney Sixers batting unit.

Batting first, the Scorchers got off to a worst possible start with Ben Dwarshuis [2-15] and Steve O’Keefe [1-29] accounting for both Liam Livingstone [0] and Cameron Bancroft for a 2-ball 1. Josh Inglis scored a 16-ball 22 before he was dismissed by Tom Curran [3-32]. Ashton Turner’s run-out courtesy Josh Phillipe/Ben Dwarshuis just summed up Scorchers’ horror day.

At 4-29, Perth Scorchers needed a partnership of substance to revive their fledgeling innings and skipper Mitchell Marsh [32 off 33 balls] and Cameron Green [36 off 32 balls] looked well on course of doing that. They stitched a 58-run-stand for the fifth wicket before Ben Manenti got rid of both of them to inflict a body blow to the Western Australia franchise. None of the lower-order batsmen could make any substantial contribution as they were eventually bowled out for 131 in 20 overs, with Tom Curran [3-32] polishing off the tail.

Imperious Josh Philippe spearheads Sydney Sixers’ successful run-chase

Chasing 132 was never going to be an issue for a power-packed Sydney Sixers line-up. And, it didn’t, as the opener, Josh Philippe ensured there were no hiccups to the run-chase as he scored a whirlwind 44-ball 81- an innings which included 11 fours and three sixes- leading the Sixers to a comprehensive eight-wicket win.

James Vince and Daniel Hughes didn’t do much as both of them got out to Chris Jordan who was the only wicket-taker for the Scorchers. However, that didn’t make any difference to Phillipe who kept on playing his shots to seal the chase in just 15 overs itself.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

Josh Philippe's unbeaten 81-run knock steers Sydney Sixers to an 8-wicket win against Perth Scorchers. #BBL pic.twitter.com/NkuMWBkk3s

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) December 18, 2019

~ Perth Scorchers: Terrible
~ Sydney Sixers: Perfect start led by Josh Philippe.

Some of the shots he played were outrageous. Talent.#BBL #BBL09

— CricBlog (@cric_blog) December 18, 2019

A fantastic display of hitting from Josh Phillipe to notch up a quick-fire 81. Finishing things with a huge mix onto the SCG roof. 🔥🏏🔥🏏 #BBL

— Adam Morgan (@Adam_Morgs) December 18, 2019

Josh Philippe might sneak out an IPL contract tomorrow. Chance is there

— Deja Vu (@YoungTlGER) December 18, 2019

Josh philippe grabbing attention just before the IPL auction .

— ΛЯJЦП (@FlashFromRash) December 18, 2019

Josh Philippe about IPL auction: Let's wait and see.

— Johns (@CricCrazyJohns) December 18, 2019

All IPL owners should watch Josh Philippe bat , he could be moneyball selection!

— giri_n (@giri_n) December 18, 2019

Day before IPL auction, Josh Philippe smashed unbeaten 81 runs from 44 balls including 11 fours and 3 sixes.

A Philippe Show.

— Johns (@CricCrazyJohns) December 18, 2019

The Aussie #IPL coaches are going to lose their shite over Josh Philippe in the #IPLAuction ….expect some mug bidding war to be instigated…. #BBL09

— Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) December 18, 2019

I request all the IPL Franchises to have an eye on Josh Phillippe.

— Prashant Vangap🇮🇳 (@Prash_Royce) December 18, 2019

josh phillipe could be an underrated buy in tomorrow's ipl auction

— N (@yourstruly49_) December 18, 2019