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BBL 10: Perth Scorchers move into the finals with a big win over Brisbane Heats

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  Thanks to all-round performance, Perth Scorchers proved too strong as they defeated Brisbane Heats in the challenger played at Manuka Oval, Canberra on Thursday. Brisbane Heats captain Chris Lynn won the toss and decided to field first. After a quiet first over by Bartlett, Liam Livingstone looked in sublime touch putting the Brisbane Heats bowlers under pressure right from the word go. On the other hand, Bancroft who replaced Jason Roy also played with intent. At the end of the first four overs, Scorchers made 33 for 0. After the field restrictions, Liam Livingstone upped the ante and kept on putting pressure on Brisbane Heats bowlers especially Swepson and Marnus Labuschagne. Heats decided to bring Morne Morkel as a replacement. Livingstone completed his fifty off just 27 balls to lay a strong foundation for a massive total. Livingstone was severe on the short balls that were delivered by Swepson and Labuschagne. Bancroft also gave good support to England's hard-hitting o...

BBL 10: Alex Carey smashes first century of the tournament

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  After being released by Delhi Capitals in the mini-auction before IPL 2021, Alex Carey made a brilliant century against Brisbane Heats played at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide on Thursday. Adelaide Strikers captain Travis Head won the toss and decided to bat first. Alex Carey came to open the innings with Jake Weatherald and provided a flying start putting pressure on the Brisbane Heats bowlers. At the end of the first four overs, Strikers made 43 for the loss of no wickets. Weatherald and Carey played with intent making life tough for the opposition. Labuschagne struck for Brisbane Heats getting rid of Weatherald with a quickfire 36 off 18 balls. Strikers openers put on 66 runs in 6 overs. Carey played with intent and kept the scoreboard ticking reaching his fifty off 38 balls. Travis Head and Phil Salt also provided good support to Carey who made the batting look easy. Head made 25 off 19 balls while Salt scored a quickfire 26 off 17 balls. Carey showed his class and completed his...

Big Bash League 9: Callum Ferguson leads Sydney Thunder to a resounding win in the opening match

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Thanks to Callum Ferguson captains knock, Sydney Thunder started the BBL season 9 on a resounding note by beating hosts Brisbane Heats by 29 runs played at Gabba, Brisbane on Tuesday. Sydney Thunder captain Ferguson won the flip and decided to bat first. Usman Khawaja looked in great touch with aggressive stroke play in the first 2 overs. Lalor got the breakthrough for Brisbane dismissing the dangerous Khawaja for 22 off 13 balls. Alex Hales and Matthew Gikes went in quick succession to leave Sydney Thunder in trouble at 38 for 3. At the end of first six overs, Sydney were 44 for 3. Ferguson and Alex Ross steadied the innings for Thunder taking singles and hitting occasional boundaries. Mitchell Swepson made an important breakthrough dismissing Ross for 30. Ross and Ferguson added 63 runs for the 4 th wicket. Swepson dismissed Sams on the very next ball. Chris Green came to the crease and gave good support to Sydney Thunder captain Ferguson. Ferguson reached his fifty off 33 ...