WATCH: Doug Warren’s ice-cold celebration after dismissing Sam Billings in BBL eliminator |14
In the eliminator match Big Bash League (BBL) | 14 between Sydney Thunder And Melbourne StarsFans at the Sydney Showground Stadium were treated to memorable moments in the first innings of the match. Among the highlights of the match was a special celebration by the Melbourne Stars spinner. Doug Warren After taking the crucial wicket of the Sydney Thunder wicket-keeper-batsman Sam Billings.
Doug Warren’s Ice-Cold Holiday
The wicket came in the 12th over of Sydney Thunder’s innings. Warren, with sharp spin, had a crucial moment as he dismissed Billings for 24 runs (off 25 balls). Billings for the Thunder was crucial for his side, and his dismissal was a blow to their hopes of posting a big total. It was reverse sweeps that led to Billing’s failure.
Although he made good contact with the ball, he accidentally hit the ball straight. Tom CurranDeeply placed on the back point. The grip is well done by Kuran, which holds it low without any fuss. Billings’ departure left a thunderous buzz as the stars celebrated their achievement. Billings’ score included four boundaries, but it wasn’t enough to keep him in the middle for long.
Here is the video:
🥶 Snow celebration
Doug Warren was bowled by this wicket of Sam Billings. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/fJhEPRQxM1
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Tom Curran’s early strike: David Warner goes for a duck
Earlier in the match, Melbourne Stars bowler Curran made his mark early in the Thunder’s innings. When the stars had a good start David WarnerOne of the biggest threats in the Thunder’s lineup has been dismissed for the Ducks. Warner, who is known for his aggression, was caught in the jump Marcus Stoinis After trying to cut Curran’s delivery.
The ball seemed to stop on Warner and he couldn’t control the shot and it went straight into the hands of Stoinis at cover. Warner’s early wicket sent shock waves through the Thunder camp, and the Stars were delighted to get rid of such a dangerous player so quickly. It was an inspired decision from the Stars management to finish the ball first, a move that paid immediate dividends.
It’s a duck for David Warner!
Tom Curran bowled the first over @StarsBBL. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/V4yqLuAl3b
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Curran strikes again.
As the Thunder tried to recover, Curran returned to bowl in the 18th, this time surprising him once again only to be dismissed. Oliver Davis For 36 (from 35 balls). Davies played a key role in keeping the Thunder’s innings alive with two boundaries and a six, but his rise has come at a critical juncture.
Curran bowled us a clever back-slower, who dipped on full length and completely fooled Davies. Unaware of the slow delivery, Davies stepped up and mis-hit the ball, sending the ball straight into the distance. Peter Handscomb I did not make any mistake in completing the case.
