Chris Gayle contributed 28 to Melbourne's chase.

Fawad Ahmed dismissed Melbourne opener Tom Cooper for 25.

Cameron White led from the front, scoring 61 off 46 balls, to guide Melbourne's chase of 174.

Shane Watson too hit a half-century - 62 off 43 deliveries - to take Sydney to 173/5.

Tom Cooper dismissed Jacques Kallis back cheaply.

Usman Khawaja gave Sydney a brisk start after skipper Mike Hussey opted to bat in front of the home crowd.

Jacques Kallis contributed 13 to Sydney's total of 173.

Usman Khawaja raised his fifty off 29 deliveries.

Andre Russell fell on his stumps to be out hit wicket after being struck by a short ball from Nathan Rimmington.

Dwayne Bravo combined with his skipper for a match-winning 91-run stand for the third wicket.

Ben McDermott and Peter Nevill finished off the chase for Melbourne.