BBL: Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers

Michael Hussey set the ball rolling for the new season of the Big Bash League, scoring an unbeaten 80 against Sydney Sixer.

The Sydney Sixers picked up wickets at regular intervals to keep the run flow in check.

Michael Lumb put up a lone fight as the Sixers' top-order crumbed in chase

Andre Russell's three-wicket haul orchestrated Sixers' collapse.

Ben Rohrer scored a crucial 20-ball 30 towards the end of the innings as Sydney Thunder posted 158-4.

Shane Watson too finished with three wickets as the Sixers fell short of their target by 36 runs.