Who took the spectacular catch in the Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers match?

Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques took a spectacular diving catch to dismiss Matthew Gilkes.

How fast did David Warner score his half-century in the BBL|15 game?

David Warner scored his half-century off just 25 deliveries in the BBL|15 Sydney Derby.

What was significant about Mitchell Starc's wicket in the BBL|15 match?

The wicket of Matthew Gilkes marked Mitchell Starc's first Big Bash League wicket in over a decade.

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Sixers Skipper's Flying Catch Stuns Thunder

16 Jan

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Summary

Moises Henriques took a spectacular diving catch to dismiss Matthew Gilkes.
David Warner scored a rapid half-century off just 25 balls.
Sydney Thunder reached 83/2 by the 10-over drinks break.

Sixers Skipper's Flying Catch Stuns Thunder

On January 16, 2026, the Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques executed a stunning full-length dive to dismiss Matthew Gilkes, marking Mitchell Starc's first BBL wicket in over a decade. This spectacular catch occurred in the 6th over of the BBL|15 match at the Sydney Cricket Ground, momentarily halting the Sydney Thunder's momentum.

Despite the early wicket, David Warner ignited the Thunder's innings, achieving a rapid half-century in just 25 deliveries. The opening partnership secured a quick 50 runs, and by the 10-over drinks break, Sydney Thunder were well-placed at 83/2, indicating they were targeting a score exceeding 170.