Sydney Sixers thrash Yorkshire by eight wickets



Australia's Sydney Sixers get their second win in the Champions League Twenty20 with a eight wickets win over Yorkshire at Cape Town on Tuesday.Sydney Sixers beat the Chennai Super Kings in the their previous game.

Yorkshire scored 96 for 9 in 20 overs.Mitchell Starc take 3 for 22 runs.Joe Root was the top scorer for Yorkshire with 25 off 24 balls. Shane Watson gain 2 wickets. Josh Hazlewood brillian 1 for 9 in his four over spell.

In the chasing the easy target of 97,Brad Haddin and Michael Lumb put together 78 runs partnership.Michael Lumb smashed unbeaten 43 off just 24 balls and Brad Haddin scored 41 off 21 balls. Sydney Sixers chased down their target in just 8.5 overs.Brad Haddin named for the Man of the Match Award.

Brief Scorecard:

Yorkshire 96/9 (20)
Joseph Root 25, Phil Jaques 21
Mitchell Starc 3-22

Sydney Sixers 98/2 (8.5 overs)
Michael Lumb 43*, Brad Haddin 41

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