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MELBOURNE: Sydney Thunder’s batter – Alex Hales scored a magnificent 80 not-out on return; assisting the side to beat Hobart Hurricanes by nine wickets, in the 43rd match of the ongoing edition of Big Bash League (BBL).

Following Hales’ brilliance, the Thunder comfortably chase down 140 for the loss of just one wicket in the 18th over.

Batting first, the Hurricanes had a poor start to their innings; losing their first wicket for just nine as Caleb Jewell departed after scoring a mere four. Ben McDermott and Peter Handscomb, however, anchored the innings with a valuable 53-runs partnership.

The pair appeared solid before Handscomb walked back to the pavilion after scoring 21 off 25 balls. Soon after, the side began to lose wickets at an alarming rate, top-scorer McDermott also became the victim; resulting in the side being restricted to 139/6 in the allotted 20 overs. Handscomb top-scored with his 38; facing 34 balls. He smoked three boundaries and a six.

For the Thunder, Gurinder Sandhu and Nathan McAndrew picked two wickets each, while Daniel Sams and Tanveer Sangha made one scalp each.

Set to chase 140, the Thunder fumbled at the start; losing their first wicket for 34 as Matthew Gilkes fell short to D’Arcy Short after scoring 19 off 17 balls. However, Hales and Jason Sangha recorded a match-winning and unbeaten partnership of 106-runs, guiding the side to a comfortable victory.

Sangha scored an unbeaten 35 off 31 balls, while Hales starred; scoring a terrific 80 not-out off just 56 balls, laced with 11 boundaries and a six.

For the Hurricanes, only Short managed to make one scalp as the rest of their bowlers went wicketless.

Following this victory, the Thunder have consolidated their second position on the points table, while the Hurricanes remained at the fourth.

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COFFS HARBOUR: In the 42nd match of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL), Ashton Turner’s magnificent 69 boosted Perth Scorchers to crush Sydney Sixers by 5 wickets.

Turner’s brilliance helped the Scorchers to chase down 152 for the loss of five wickets, with six balls to spare.

Batting first, the Sixers had a decent start to their innings as their openers provided a solid 56-runs stand for the first wicket. The duo of Josh Philippe and Justin Avendano appeared to be in fine touch before the eighth over as Ashton Agar dismissed both the openers in the same over.

Philippe scored 32 off 22 balls, laced with a boundary and three maximums, while Avendano could only score 23 off 22, including two boundaries and a six. Following their departure, the Sixers’ batters went defensive and departed after scoring cheaply.

Dan Christian’s late onslaught, however, guided the side to a commendable total of 151/7 in the allotted 20 overs. Christian scored a quickfire 35 off just 20 balls; smashing four boundaries and a six.

For the Scorchers, Agar starred; picking up two wickets, while Peter Hatzoglou and Matthew Kelly made one scalp each.

Set to chase 152, the Scorchers halted by a poor start; losing three wickets for just 44 runs in the seventh over. Turner and Aaron Hardie, however, played sensibly; recording a valuable 91-runs partnership to anchor the run chase.

In the 17th over, Turner, however, walked back to the pavilion after scoring a magnificent half-century; scoring 69 off 41 balls. He smoked seven boundaries and two sixes. Hardie, on the other hand, dismissed after scoring a valiant 35 off 31 balls.

Their departure caused the Scorchers little to worry as Ashton Agar (4*) and Chrish Sabburg (7*) guided the side to the victory on the last ball of the 19th over.

For the Sixers, Ben Dwarshuis claimed two wickets, while Shadab Khan, Hayden Kerr, and Jackson Bird shared one wicket apiece.

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CARRARA: Sydney Thunder completed a double victory over the table-toppers – Perth Scorchers; defeating the latter by six wickets in the 36th match of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL).

Thunder’s quick – Gurinder Sandhu’s hat trick set the tone for the side’s victory; restricting the Scorchers for 133/9 in the first innings. Later, the batters’ combined effort helped the side thump the table-toppers by six wickets.

Batting first, the Scorchers had an average start to their innings as their opener provided a 33-runs stand. Kurtis Patterson departed after scoring 19 off 14 balls. Cameron Bancroft then walked back to the pavilion after scoring 30; facing 31 balls.

Following his dismissal, the Scorchers’ wickets began to tumble and none of their batters could go big in the end. Ashton Agar, however, impressed with his 10-ball 22, but, fell unlucky as the batter got run-out. He smashed one boundary and two sixes.

For the Thunder, Sandhu took four wickets for just 22 runs, while Saqib Mahmood claimed two. Daniel Sams and Chris Green, on the other hand, bagged one wicket each.

Chasing 134, the Thunder batters displayed a combined batting effort and all the batters made valuable contributions with the bat; assisting the side to secure their sixth victory by six wickets with as many balls to spare. Matthew Gilkes scored 32, followed by the top-scorer for the side – Jason Sangha, who scored 34 off 26 balls, laced with 2 boundaries and as many sixes.

For the Scorchers, Andrew Tye bagged two wickets, while Matthew Kelly claimed one.

Following this victory, the Thunder have consolidated their third position, while the Scorchers remained at the top.

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VICTORIA: Experienced Melbourne Renegades handed a crushing defeat to the newly conscripted Brisbane Heat in a lopsided affair of the ongoing edition of Big Bash League (BBL).

In the 36th match of the ongoing BBL edition on Thursday, the home side handed a crushing defeat to the inexperienced Heat; securing a comfortable five wickets victory with as many overs to spare.

Batting first, the Heat had a decent start to their innings as their opening pair provided a fair 36-runs stand. Jack Clayton was the batter, who dismissed after scoring a run-a-ball 15. He hit three boundaries.

Soon after, the newly converged Pakistan’s left-hander – Fakhar Zaman, was also dismissed cheaply; scoring just three off seven balls. The side then began to lose wickets at an alarming rate, but, Jack Lehmann stood firm at the other end. He kept the scoreboard ticking single-handedly to help his side to get to 128/6 in the allotted 20 overs.

Lehmann walked back to the pavilion in the 19th over after handing a straightforward cath to Mohammad Nabi at midwicket on Kane Richardson’s delivery. He scored a valiant 65 off 52 balls; smashing eight boundaries.

For the Renegades, Richardson, Nabi, and Zahir Khan claimed two wickets apiece.

Set to chase 129, Renegades had the worst possible start to their innings; losing their first wicket for none as their opener Sam Harper bagged a three-ball duck. Aaron Finch and Shaun Marsh, however, batted strongly and partnered astonishingly; putting on a 96-runs partnership.

The duo appeared solid, but, Marsh could not keep going for long after scoring his half-century as the left-handed batter fell short to Zaman’s blinder on Mujeeb Ur Rahman’s delivery. He scored a quickfire 57 off 37 balls, laced with six boundaries and three sixes.

Soon after, in the next over, Finch also walked back to the pavilion after scoring 37. He faced 28 balls; smacking two boundaries and as many sixes.

Following his dismissal, the home side lost two quick wickets, but, the skipper – Nic Maddinson stood firm and got his side over the line. He scored an unbeaten 22 off 14 balls, including two sixes.

For the Heat, David Grant picked three wickets, while Ronan McDonald and Rahman shared one wicket apiece.

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ADELAIDE: Matthew Short scored a match-winning 72 after the veteran pacer – Peter Siddle’s five-fer guided Adelaide Strikers to beat Hobart Hurricane by seven wickets in their Big Bash League (BBL) fixture on Wednesday.

The Strikers’ bowling attack wreaked havoc over the Hurricanes batting line-up; dismissing them for a paltry 126. Later, their batters chased down the target with seven wickets in hand in the 16th over.

Batting first, the Hurricanes batters struggled throughout the innings and none of their batters could able to go big to assist their side to a commendable total. The side, in the end, bowled out for a mere 126; setting an easy target for the home side.

For the Strikers, Tim David scored 28, followed by their top-scorer of the day – D’Arcy Short, who scored a run-a-ball 32, including three boundaries.

For the home side, Siddle starred with the ball; claiming a five-wicket haul, while Rashid Khan bagged two wickets. Short and Harry Conway, on the other hand, shared one wicket apiece.

Set to chase 127, the Strikers had a decent start to their innings. The openers provided a fair 38-runs stand before Henry Hunt fell short to Sandeep Lamichhane’s brilliant delivery. Hunt scored 18 off 14 balls; hitting three boundaries.

Matt Renshaw then joined Short; putting on an important 68-runs partnership for the second wicket. Renshaw, however, struggled to get going and was also dismissed by Lamichhane. He managed to score 19 off 21 balls, including a boundary.

The side was losing wickets at a consistent rate, but, Short stood firm at the other end and kept the scoreboard ticking single-handedly. He scored an unbeaten 72 off 44 balls, laced with four boundaries and five sixes. His heroics helped the home side to chase down the target comfortably in the end. Short was later adjudged as the Player of the match; following his brilliant all-round performance.

For the Hurricanes, Lamichhane bagged two wickets, while D’Arcy managed to claim one wicket.

With this victory, the Strikers have claimed the sixth position on the points table, while the Hurricanes remained at the fourth.

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CARRARA: The Big Bash League (BBL) franchise – Brisbane Heat rocked by a devastating COVID-19 outbreak, with 12 players testing positive for the virus, preventing the team from competing against Sydney Sixers.

The BBL is struggling with a COVID-19 dilemma after 12 Brisbane Heat players tested positive, leaving the club incapable to deploy a playing-XI for tonight’s match against the Sydney Sixers. After returning with 12 positive cases, the side has been forced to search for replacements.

Due to the postponement, Perth Scorchers will play the Sixers on Tuesday night, while the Heat will play the Sixers on Wednesday.

Cricket Australia (CA), however, issued a statement that the Heat will still be playing their fixture against Melbourne Renegades, tomorrow.

It is apropos to mention here that the clash between the Scorchers and Melbourne Stars was also postponed last week, following the COVID-19 outbreak in the Stars’ camp.

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CARRARA: Perth Scorchers’ combined bowling effort helped the table-toppers to defeat Sydney Sixers by 10 runs in the 38th match of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL). 

The Scorchers’ Andrew Tye held his never calm and negated the all-round onslaught from the Sixers’ Dan Christian. The right-handed batter scored a fighting 73 in the run chase, but, fell short of Tye’s brilliant slower bouncer; handing a straightforward catch to the substitute fielder.

The side then needed 18 runs off the last over, but, could only manage to score seven; losing the match by 10 runs.

Set to chase an average 144-runs in 20 overs, the Sixers struggled throughout the innings. None of their batters could make a significant impact with the bat, and the side, eventually, restricted to 133/8. Christian, on the other hand, proved out to be the lone-warrior; smashing a stunning 73 off 61 balls, laced with five boundaries and four sixes.

For the Scorchers, Tye and Tymal Mills, each claimed three wickets, while Lance Morris bagged two wickets.

Batting first, the Scorchers too, failed to go big with the bat. The side also struggled against the opposition’s bowling attack and could only manage to post 143 in their allotted 20 overs. Ashton Agar scored a valuable 29, followed by the top-scorer for the side – Aaron Hardie, who scored a quickfire 45 off just 24 balls; smashing three boundaries and two sixes.

For the Sixers, Hayden Kerr starred; picking up four wickets, while Christian bagged two. Jackson Bird and Sean Abbott, on the other hand, shared on wicket apiece.

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MELBOURNE: Melbourne Renegades claimed their second victory of the ongoing edition of Big Bash League (BBL), thanks to their bowlers who bowled out Melbourne Stars for 125 in the first innings.

The Renegades’ bowling attack wreaked havoc over the Stars batting line-up; dismissing them for a paltry 125. Later, their batters chased down the target with five wickets in hand in 18 overs.

Batting first, the Stars had a poor start to their inning; losing their first wicket for just 13. Travis Dean and Charlie Wakim, on the other hand, resisted a bit, but, could not partner for long, as Wakim departed after scoring 12.

The Stars then began to lose wickets at an alarming rate, with none of their batters could able to go big; the side, in the end, bundled out for a skimpy 125. Hilton Cartwright top-scored, with his 41. He faced 29 balls, including four boundaries and a six.

For the Renegades, Kane Richardson, Reece Topley, and Nid Maddinson starred; each taking three wickets. Jack Prestwidge, on the other hand, made one scalp.

Set to chase 126, the Renegades too, fumbled in the start; losing their first wicket for just 10. However, the skipper – Aaron Finch and Shaun Marsh partnered strongly to keep their side out of trouble. The pair added 63 runs for the second wicket before Marsh departed. He managed to score 21 off 17 balls, including two boundaries.

Finch, on the other hand, put on his half-century and departed soon after, as Pakistani speedster – Haris Rauf took a blinder at the long-on boundary. For his individual score of 50, Finch faced 40 deliveries; smoking three boundaries and two sixes.

Following his dismissal, the side then slipped to 91/5, as Mohammad Nabi bagged a golden duck. Mackenzie Harvey and James Seymour, however, held their nerves calm and took their side over the line with 12 balls to spare.

Harvey scored a sensible 23, while Seymour scored an important 17.

For the Stars, Tom O’Connell claimed two wickets, while Qais Ahmad, Ahmed Daniyal, and Rauf shared one wicket apiece.

With the second victory in the ongoing edition of BBL, the Renegades have switched places with the Stars; claiming the sixth position.

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MELBOURNE: Perth Scorchers’ Kurtis Patterson and Colin Munro starred with the bat before bowlers drive the side to their seventh victory in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) against Melbourne Stars.

Set to chase 181, in the 31st match of the ongoing tournament, the Stars could only score 130 all-out; losing their fourth match of the season.

The Stars had a decent start to their run-chase, the opening pair put on an incredible 78-runs partnership. The duo appeared solid and looked to take the game away from the Scorchers before Joe Clarke dismissed after scoring a brilliant half-century. He faced just 32 balls; smoking nine boundaries and a six.

Soon after, Clarke’s opening partner – Thomas Rogers also dismissed by Peter Hatzoglou. Rogers scored a valiant 32 off 25 balls, laced with four boundaries and a six. Hatzoglou then dismissed the Stars’ skipper – Glenn Maxwell for four, in his next over.

Maxwell’s dismissal initiated the collapse of the home side. The Stars slipped from 95/2 to 130 all-out.

For the Scorchers, Tymal Mills starred; taking three wickets, while Tye and Hatzoglou each took two. Ashton Agar and Jason Behrendorff, on the other hand, shared one wicket apiece.

Batting first, the Scorchers had a contrasting start with the bat; losing their first wicket for just 27. Patterson and Munro, however, stood up for their side, recorded an astonishing 68-runs partnership. Munro fell short after scoring a quickfire 40 off 20 balls, laced with a boundary and four sixes.

Patterson, on the other hand, kept going and went on to score a terrific half-century, he scored 54 off 39 balls; smoking four boundaries and two sixes.

With Ashton Turner’s handy cameo of 27, at the death. The Scorchers managed to post 180/8, in their allotted 20 overs.

Following this triumph, the Scorchers have consolidated their top position, while the Stars remained at sixth.

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SYDNEY: Pakistan’s young speedster – Muhammad Hasnain, who made his Big Bash League (BBL) debut against Strikers, made headlines after his brilliant opening spell. 

The right-arm-pacer made his debut in style; taking his BBL’s wicket on his second. His first over was a three-wickets maiden.

Hasnain’s brilliance inspired the Australian left-handed batter – Usman Khawaja to shower praises on the youngster. Terming Hasnain’s deliveries as ‘Rockets’.

Husnain bowling rockets 🚀 #BBL11

— Usman Khawaja (@Uz_Khawaja) January 2, 2022

England’s veteran batter – Alex Hales, too, did not hold back and heaped praises on the Hasnain’s fiery spell.

Thunderbolts! Love to see it! 👏🏼 @MHasnainPak 💚 ⚡️ @ThunderBBL

— Alex Hales (@AlexHales1) January 2, 2022

Hasnain also made Australian sports reporter – Nic Savage, his fan.

My new favourite player…

Mohammad Hasnain takes 3/20 on debut for the Sydney Thunder.#BBL11 pic.twitter.com/7ctqoscE9j

— Nic Savage (@nic_savage1) January 2, 2022

Hasnain’s historical first over also made his BBL franchise to laud his brilliance.

Hasnain looks like the nicest guy to ever bowl rockets.

— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) January 2, 2022

Hasnain claimed his first BBL wicket; dismissing Matt Short. The pacer then trapped Jake Weatherald in legs on the next ball. Jonathan Wells was the final victim to the Pakistani speedster, who tried to pull a short delivery, but was caught by Ben Cutting.

What a debut! 👏👏 #BBL11 pic.twitter.com/xdi33ohiB6

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 2, 2022

Mohammad Hasnain starts his BBL career with a triple-wicket maiden!

The dream start.#BBL11 pic.twitter.com/XpfFsjW5HP

— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) January 2, 2022

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