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BBL 2024-25: Mitchell Owen’s Special Leads Hobart Hurricanes To First Title

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  Hobart Hurricanes defeated Sydney Thunder in a one-sided final played at Ninja Stadium, Belivere Oval, Hobart on 27 th January 2025. Hobart Hurricanes captain Nathan Ellis won the bat flip and decided to field first. After a quiet first over by Riley Meredith, Jason Sangha put pressure on the home team with attacking shots. At the end of the first four overs, Sydney Thunder raced away to 40 for 0. On the other hand, David Warner looked cautious not able to time the shots. Sangha and Warner showed intent keeping the scoreboard ticking with boundaries and taking singles. Both Thunder openers looked in complete control making life tough for Hurricanes bowlers. After the first drinks break, the Hurricanes captain Nathan Ellis struck immediately dismissing David Warner caught by Matthew Wade. Sangha and Warner added 97 runs for the opening wicket. Ellis got rid of Matthew Gilkes’ very next delivery, taking an inside edge onto the stumps. Jason Sangha looked composed, reaching...

BBL 2024-25: Sydney Thunder Stun Sydney Sixers To Reach The Finals

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  Sydney Thunder stunned favorites Sydney Sixers in the challenger of the 2024-25 Big Bash League played at Sydney Cricket Ground, SCG on 24 th January 2025. Thunder captain David Warner won the bat flip and decided to field first. Jack Edwards and Kurtis Patterson struggle to score runs easily. Nathan McAndrew got the breakthrough for Thunder dismissing Jack Edwards with a lovely catch by Warner at mid-off. It was a disciplined bowling effort by Thunder bowlers not allowing Sixers openers to score runs easily. Wes Agar struck to dismiss Kurtis Patterson as Chris Green took a good catch. At the end of the first four overs, Sixers scored 23 for 2. Joshua Phillipe did not open the innings for the Sixers in this match and came at number 3. Moises Henriques and Joshua Phillipe kept the scoreboard ticking against Tanveer Sangha and Andrew. Joshua Phillipe was run out in an unfortunate manner as it hit the hand of Sangha on the non-striker. Phillipe and Henriques added 31 runs for...

BBL 2024-25 Knockout: Sydney Thunder Beat Melbourne Stars

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  Sydney Thunder registered a comprehensive win over Melbourne Stars in the knockout match played at Engine Stadium, Sydney on 22 nd January 2025. Melbourne Stars captain Marcus Stoinis won the toss and decided to field first. Tom Curran took an important wicket in the first over itself dismissing Thunder captain David Warner with a good catch at midwicket. Matthew Gilkes showed intent right from the word go putting enough pressure on the Stars bowling. Gilkes survived a close catch shout which was given not out after replays. The match was stopped due to lightning. After a short delay, the match was reduced to 19 overs a side. At the end of the first four overs, Sydney Thunder scored 36 for 1. Usama Mir struck in his opening over by dismissing Weigben with a good return catch. Weigben and Gilkes put on 37 runs for the 2 nd wicket. Mir struck again to get rid of the well-set Gilkes caught by Maxwell at the boundary to leave Thunder in trouble. Oliver Davies struggled agains...

BBL 2024-25 Qualifier 1: Hobart Hurricanes Stun Sydney Sixers To Qualify For Finals

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  Hobart Hurricanes produced a superb effort to stun Sydney Sixers in the first qualifier played at Ninja Cricket Stadium, Belivere Stadium, Hobart on 21 st January 2025. Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques won the bat flip and decided to field first. Mitchell Owen showed right from the word go putting pressure on Sydney Sixers opening bowlers. At the end of the first 4 overs, Hobart Hurricanes raced away to 47 for 0. Right after the field restrictions, Jafer Chohan got the breakthrough dismissing dangerous Mitchell Owen caught by Shaw at deep midwicket. Owen and Caleb Jewell added 47 runs for the opening wicket. A stunning one-handed catch by Jack Edwards at backward point resulted in the wicket of Matthew Wade. Ben McDermott and Caleb Jewell struggled against disciplined Sydney Sixers bowling. Dwarshuis produced a superb yorker delivery to dismiss Jewell. Jewell and McDermott put on 52 runs for the 3 rd wicket. Hobart Hurricanes took the power surge overs from the 14...