Twitter Reactions: Nathan McAndrew’s Exceptional Bowling Power Sydney Thunder Over Melbourne Stars In BBL|14
In the Eliminator match of Big Bash League (BBL) | 14, Sydney Thunder defeated Melbourne Stars They secured their place in the upcoming Challengers match with a run of 21 at Shaw Stadium in Sydney. In a brilliant performance from Nathan McAndrewThunder, who took five wickets, won a hard-fought battle and advanced Sydney Sixers For one place at the end.
A good total for Sydney Thunder in the reduced overs competition
The Melbourne Stars overcame the loss and were picked early. However, the game was reduced to 19 goals due to bad weather and a lightning delay. Sydney Thunder managed to post a modest total of 135/7, a score they hoped would be competitive. Sydney Thunder’s innings was built around solid contributions. Matthew Giles And Oliver Davis. Gilles scored 28 runs off 18 balls, hitting 3 fours and 1 six. Davis scored 36 off 35 balls with 2 fours and 1 six in a steady knock. Despite a late surge of wickets, the Thunder’s total of 135/7 was challenging given the weather-affected conditions.
Melbourne Stars’ bowling attack was in charge. Tom Curran And Usama MrBoth took two wickets each. Meanwhile, veteran Peter SiddleCaptain Marcus StoinisAnd Doug Warren They claimed one wicket each. Despite the best efforts of the bowlers, the Stars could not contain the Thunder’s lower order and the target of 136 proved difficult to chase down.
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Nathan McAndrew’s heroic bowling propelled the Thunder to victory.
Chasing 136, Melbourne Stars struggled from the start. Soon they were reduced 114 all out in just 18 overs, 21 runs short.. Glenn Maxwell He was the top scorer for the Stars with 28 runs off 21 balls, 3 fours and 1 six. However, a glut of wickets stunted their progress, and they were unable to form partnerships that threatened the Thunder’s total.
McAndrew produced a match-winning performance with the best bowling figures of 5/16 by a Sydney Thunder player in BBL history. His performance was the highlight of the match, and he deserves to be voted player of the match. With McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha And Tom Andrews They took two wickets each Chris Green An important addition to the scalp. With the win, the Sydney Thunder secured their place in the Challengers, where they will face the Sydney Sixers in a crucial match to decide who will meet them. Hobart Hurricanes In the end.
Home and Hosd!
moment @ThunderBBL He secured a win and a spot with the Sixers in the Challenger. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/KPx1Yp7uX0
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 22, 2025
Here’s how Twitter responded:
A wonderful letter. Career-best T20 bowling figures for Nathan McAndrew 5/16 (Man of the Match). Sydney Thunder won #BBL14 #hit By 21 runs. Well played O Davies 36(35). Career best T20 bowling figures for Tom Andrews 2/20. #STvMS @NMcAndrew44 @ThunderBBL @copes9
– JaayShaan (VaydhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) January 22, 2025
Nathan McAndrew finishes with 5/16, the best bowling figures by a Sydney Thunder player in BBL history.#BBL14
— Nic Savage (@nic_savage1) January 22, 2025
The Thunder will be the last of the Sydney team tonight, but weather permitting on Friday. #BBL14
— Christopher Crocker aleague 2023 Champions (@thecrock1) January 22, 2025
RCB and Melbourne Stars both had exactly 100% similar years. Both had to win 5/5 matches to qualify, but on the other hand they were dependent. Luck favors bravery. You have qualified. Fans are rooting for it. First qualifying round, horrible loss 🙁
— Chapla (@ChaplaDaSun) January 22, 2025
Tears man
Melbourne Stars have successfully recreated RCB 2024😭 ✅️ .– D. 🇦🇷 (@cheekurat) January 22, 2025
The Melbourne Stars started their winning streak with a loss to the Sydney Thunder, ending their 5 match streak against the same team. Thunder defended 136 runs to win the final.
It will be a Sydney derby to decide who will face Hobart in the BBL final.
– Omkar Mankame (@Oam_16) January 22, 2025
Well done Nathan McAndrew, you have proved once again that you are the best fast bowler outside the Test team, you deserve national honours.
— Grant Dabinett (@DabinettGrant) January 22, 2025
Nathan McAndrew bowls well and the wicket has something in it.
– Deepak (@Dextercool_5) January 22, 2025
of @ThunderBBL They are still alive inside. #BBL14 ⚡ pic.twitter.com/eQjy9IetAY
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 22, 2025
Fantastic bowling performance from Sydney Thunder 🙌#Cricket #BBL14 #Sydney Thunder pic.twitter.com/I7m4fpVVBi
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 22, 2025
On to the next ⚡️
See you at the SCG this Friday!!! pic.twitter.com/HfXnUL9NNq
— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) January 22, 2025