Big Bash League matches are currently being played in Australia. The 13th match of the ongoing season will be played between the Melbourne Renegades and the Sydney Sixers on January 1, 2026. Mohammad Rizwan is part of the Melbourne team in this BBL season, while Babar Azam is playing for the Sydney Sixers. As a result, these two players will face each other on the very first day of the new year. Both players are playing in the BBL for the first time.

So far, both of the batters, who are star cricketers in Pakistan, are facing ups and downs in this franchise league as well. There performances have been monitoring closely as the T20 World Cup 2026 is knocking on the door.

Performances of Babar and Rizwan in this season of the Big Bash League 2025-26?

Babar Azam has played four matches for the Sydney Sixers this season, scoring 71 runs in four innings. His average during this period is just 17.75, and he has scored just one half-century. Mohammad Rizwan has played three matches for the Melbourne Storm this season, scoring 52 runs at an average of 17.33, and yet he hasn’t scored a single half-century. Therefore, both batsmen will be looking to play big innings in the upcoming matches.

There’s a stark contrast between the performances of the Melbourne Renegades and the Sydney Sixers. The Melbourne team hasn’t lost a single match this season. They’ve played four matches so far, winning all of them. Meanwhile, the Sydney Sixers have won just one of their four matches, losing three.

When and where can you watch the Melbourne and Sydney match from India?

The match between the Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Sixers will begin at 10:30 AM IST and 4:00 PM IST. The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network, while live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app.