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Match 1, Manuka Oval, Canberra
, Dec 13, 2022
Sydney Thunder
123/9
(20.0/20)
Melbourne Stars
122/8
(20.0/20)
Sydney Thunder beat Melbourne Stars by 1 wicket
% Chance to Win
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Gurinder Sandhu is the Player of the Match for his match-winning knock of 20 runs from 16 balls and figures of 2 for 23 from his four overs. He says that he was calm at the end and the plan was to watch the ball and hit it. Adds that the wicket was a bit tricky, and the off-pace deliveries were pretty hard to put away. Mentions that as a team their communication on the field was very good and everybody understands their role. Ends by saying that this win will give them a lot of confidence going into the tournament.
Earlier, Melbourne Stars got off to a cautious start in their batting effort. Moreover, the early departure of Joe Burns due to injury made matters worse for them. Marcus Stoinis too was dismissed early without troubling the scorers. Despite the top four batters getting starts, no one was able to make it count. As a result, Melbourne Stars failed to recover from that start to end up with a below-par total.
While defending a slim total, Trent Boult set the tone early for Melbourne Stars dismissing Matthew Gilkes and Rilee Rossouw in the first over. They continued to build more pressure by taking wickets at regular intervals. By reducing Sydney Thunder to 89-7, Melbourne Stars were on course to register a win on the opening night. However, they let it slip towards the back end and an error by Joe Clarke off the last ball meant they emerged second-best tonight.
Sydney Thunder win on the opening night of BBL 12! Gurinder Sandhu has done it for them taking them over the line off the last ball. In their pursuit of 123, Sydney Thunder were off to a shaky start losing two wickets in the first over. Alex Hales went about his business with a few lusty blows but he too was dismissed soon. Jason Sangha and Alex Ross looked good during their stay but failed to take the game deep. Chris Green and Gurinder Sandhu resurrected the innings and brought the equation down to 8 runs needed off the last over. With 7 needed off 3, Sydney Thunder looked down and out but Gurinder Sandhu held his nerve and saw his side home.
End Of The Over 20 : 123/9
8 Runs
- W 19.1
- W 19.2
- 119.3
- 619.4
- 019.5
- 1 B 19.6
G. Sandhu
20 (16)
B. Doggett
1 (1)
B. Webster
4-0-19-2
19.6
b
Beau Webster To Gurinder Sandhu
Oh..no! Joe Clarke, what have you done! Beau Webster serves this full and around leg, Gurinder Sandhu gets cramped for room, and misses, but Joe Clarke behind the stumps fails to collect as well and the ball races towards the fence. Joe Clarke took his right glove off before the delivery incase he needed to throw to stop the batters from stealing a bye, but he could not execute the plan. Sydney Thunder get the bye run and win a thriller here by one wicket!
19.5
0
Beau Webster To Gurinder Sandhu
A dot! This game is going down to the last ball. This is on a hard length and around off, Gurinder Sandhu slices it towards extra cover where Trent Boult stops it diving to his right.
19.4
6
Beau Webster To Gurinder Sandhu
SIX! BANG! SCORES LEVEL! Gurinder Sandhu has cleared the ropes! Beau Webster lands this short and on off, Gurinder Sandhu stays there and heaves it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. 1 run needed in 2 balls now!
19.3
1
Beau Webster To Brendan Doggett
On a length and on middle, Brendan Doggett forces it towards long on for a run. 7 runs needed in 3 now!
Brendan Doggett comes out to bat.
19.2
W
Beau Webster To Fazalhaq Farooqi OUT!
OUT! TMBER! TWO-IN-TWO! Beau Webster bows this on a good length and on middle, Fazalhaq Farooqi makes room and goes for a big heave across the line, but misses and the ball goes through to disturb the stumps. Melbourne Stars are one wicket away from victory.
Fazalhaq Farooqi is the new man in.
19.1
W
Beau Webster To Chris Green OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! OH MY GOD! What a catch! This is just spectacular stuff! Beau Webster serves this full and on off, Chris Green uses his feet and lofts it wide of long off where Brody Couch runs to his right and stretches his right hind to take a blinder of a catch. He has taken two amazing catches in this game and that could be the difference after all.
Beau Webster (3-0-12-0) will bowl the final over.
End Of The Over 19 : 115/7
7 Runs
- 118.1
- 118.2
- 118.3
- 018.4
- 418.5
- 018.6
G. Sandhu
14 (13)
C. Green
17 (19)
L. Wood
4-0-36-0
18.6
0
Luke Wood To Gurinder Sandhu
Swing and a miss! This is on a good length and on leg, angling in, Gurinder Sandhu swings wildly, but misses. 8 runs needed in the last over!
18.5
4
Luke Wood To Gurinder Sandhu
FOUR! A much-needed boudnary for Sydney Thunder! This is on a hard length and on middle, Gurinder Sandhu makes some room and lofts it over mid on for a boundary.
18.4
0
Luke Wood To Gurinder Sandhu
A crucial dot for Melbourne Stars! Luke Wood bangs in a bouncer, on middle, Gurinder Sandhu gets surprised and fails to connect.
18.3
1
Luke Wood To Chris Green
Luke Wood lands this short and on off, Chris Green goes for the pull shot, but gets hurried and mistimes it towards mid off for one more.
18.2
1
Luke Wood To Gurinder Sandhu
Back of a length and on leg, angling in, Gurinder Sandhu tucks it towards square leg for a run.
18.1
1
Luke Wood To Chris Green
Full and on off, Chris Green drives it towards extra covers for a single.
Luke Wood (3-0-29-0) comes on to bowl.
End Of The Over 18 : 108/7
5 Runs
- 017.1
- 117.2
- 117.3
- 117.4
- 117.5
- 117.6
C. Green
15 (17)
G. Sandhu
9 (9)
T. Boult
4-0-21-2
17.6
1
Trent Boult To Chris Green
On a length and around off, Chris Green punches it towards covers for a quick single. Sydney Thunder need 15 runs in the last two over now.
17.5
1
Trent Boult To Gurinder Sandhu
Great fielding! This is pitched up, on leg, Gurinder Sandhu smashes it wide of mid on where Nathan Coulter-Nile puts in a brilliant dive to his right to save the boundary. They cross.
17.4
1
Trent Boult To Chris Green
Short and on middle, Chris Green pulls it hard but straight towards deep mid-wicket for just a run.
17.3
1
Trent Boult To Gurinder Sandhu
A slower one now, on a length and on off, Gurinder Sandhu makes room to push it away to the off side, but gets an inside edge through square leg for a run.
17.2
1
Trent Boult To Chris Green
Full again and on off, Chris Green forces it wide of covers for a single.
17.1
0
Trent Boult To Chris Green
Full and on off, Chris Green goes for the drive, but gets an outside edge towards short third man and refuses for the single.
Sydney Thunder have taken the Power Surge. Melbourne Stars are allowed a maximum of 2 fielders outside the 30-yard circle for the next two overs.
End Of The Over 17 : 103/7
5 Runs
- 116.1
- 016.2
- 116.3
- 116.4
- 116.5
- 116.6
C. Green
12 (13)
G. Sandhu
7 (7)
A. Zampa
4-0-27-2
16.6
1
Adam Zampa To Chris Green
Quicker, full and on off, Chris Green drives it through covers for another run. 20 runs needed in 18 balls now!
16.5
1
Adam Zampa To Gurinder Sandhu
Darts this one on a yorker length, on off, Gurinder Sandhu digs it through point for a single.
16.4
1
Adam Zampa To Chris Green
Short and on middle, Chris Green flicks it through square leg for one more.
16.3
1
Adam Zampa To Gurinder Sandhu
Floated, full and on off, Gurinder Sandhu pushes it through covers for a run.
16.2
0
Adam Zampa To Gurinder Sandhu
Tossed up, full and on middle, Gurinder Sandhu drives it back to the bowler.
16.1
1
Adam Zampa To Chris Green
Short and outside off, Chris Green cuts it towards sweeper cover for a single.
End Of The Over 16 : 98/7
5 Runs
- 215.1
- 115.2
- 015.3
- 115.4
- 015.5
- 115.6
C. Green
9 (10)
G. Sandhu
5 (4)
T. Boult
3-0-16-2
15.6
1
Trent Boult To Chris Green
Short and on off, Chris Green slaps it through mid-wicket for a single.
15.5
0
Trent Boult To Chris Green
On a length and on middle, Chris Green blocks it out.
15.4
1
Trent Boult To Gurinder Sandhu
Fuller again and on middle, Gurinder Sandhu tucks it towards short mid-wicket and sets off for the run. The fielder collects and has a shy at the bowler's end, but misses with Sandhu nowhere to be seen. The run is completed.
15.3
0
Trent Boult To Gurinder Sandhu
Full and on middle, Gurinder Sandhu works it towards mid-wicket.
15.2
1
Trent Boult To Chris Green
Short of a length and on off, Chris Green dabs it towards point for a single.
15.1
2
Trent Boult To Chris Green
Great effort in the deep! This is full and on the pads, Chris Green flicks it wide of deep square leg where the fielder covers his ground well, dives to his right to keep it inside. Two runs taken! The umpires wants to check, and the replays shows that the ball is close to his knees when he touches the ropes, but the decision remains two runs.
Trent Boult (2-0-11-2) is back into the attack.
End Of The Over 15 : 93/7
7 Runs
- 114.1
- 114.2
- 114.3
- W 14.4
- 014.5
- 414.6
G. Sandhu
4 (2)
C. Green
5 (6)
A. Zampa
3-0-22-2
14.6
4
Adam Zampa To Gurinder Sandhu
FOUR! A lucky boundary for Gurinder Sandhu! Fuller and quicker outside off, Gurinder Sandhu goes fro the drive away from his body but gets an outside edge that flies to the left of first slip. Nathan Coulter-Nile there fails to react quickly and the ball goes to the third man fence for a boundary.
14.5
0
Adam Zampa To Gurinder Sandhu
Wrong-un on off, Gurinder Sandhu fails to read it and goes for the drive but gets beaten. The keeper whips the bails off but Gurinder Sandhu is inside the crease.
Gurinder Sandhu is the next batter in.
14.4
W
Adam Zampa To Alex Ross OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! Adam Zampa has his 100th BBL wicket! Slower and on a length on off, Alex Ross gets down on one knee to slog sweep this one but plays this one a bit early and misses. The ball takes the off stump and Alex Ross has to depart. A timely wicket for Adam Zampa and Melbourne Stars.
14.3
1
Adam Zampa To Chris Green
Floated outside off, Chris Green gets forward and knocks this one to long on for a single.
14.2
1
Adam Zampa To Alex Ross
Low full toss on middle, Alex Ross goes for the sweep but mishits it to square leg for a single.
14.1
1
Adam Zampa To Chris Green
Fullish delivery on off, Chris Green drives it to deep cover for a single.
Adam Zampa (2-0-15-1) comes back into the attack.
End Of The Over 14 : 86/6
12 Runs
- 113.1
- 113.2
- 413.3
- 113.4
- 113.5
- 413.6
A. Ross
27 (25)
C. Green
3 (4)
L. Wood
3-0-29-0
13.6
4
Luke Wood To Alex Ross
FOUR! Touch slower and outside off, Alex Ross waits for it and opens the bat face to guide this one past between backward point and short third man for a boundary. A good over for Sydney Thunder.
13.5
1
Luke Wood To Chris Green
Short on off, Chris Green punches this one off the back foot to deep point for a single.
13.4
1
Luke Wood To Alex Ross
On a length and at the pads, Alex Ross works it to fine leg for a single.
13.3
4
Luke Wood To Alex Ross
FOUR! SHOT! Full and angling into the batter by Luke Wood, Alex Ross moves to the leg side and drives this one between extra cover and mid off to collect a much-needed boundary.
13.2
1
Luke Wood To Chris Green
Short and outside off, Chris Green stands tall and pulls this one nicely towards deep square leg for a run.
13.1
1
Luke Wood To Alex Ross
Short of a length on off, Alex Ross pushes this one off the backfoot towards deep cover for a single.
Luke Wood is back on. He has conceded 17 runs in his first two overs.
End Of The Over 13 : 74/6
3 Runs
- 112.1
- 012.2
- 112.3
- 012.4
- 012.5
- 112.6
A. Ross
17 (21)
C. Green
1 (2)
B. Webster
3-0-12-0
12.6
1
Beau Webster To Alex Ross
Tad shorter on off, Alex Ross gets into the position early and pulls this one towards deep square leg for a single. A tidy over by Beau Webster.
12.5
0
Beau Webster To Alex Ross
Back of a length on off, Alex Ross punches it straight to backward point for a dot.
12.4
0
Beau Webster To Alex Ross
Short of a length outside off, Alex Ross tries to open the bat face and work it fine but misses.
12.3
1
Beau Webster To Chris Green
Slower and short of a length on off, Chris Green works it towards square leg and gets off the mark with a single.
12.2
0
Beau Webster To Chris Green
On a length on off, Chris Green looks to defend this one but gets it from the upper part of the bat and the ball rolls back to the bowler.
12.1
1
Beau Webster To Alex Ross
Slower on a length on off, Alex Ross taps it to cover and takes a quick single.
Chris Green comes out to the middle now.
End Of The Over 12 : 71/6
8 Runs
- 011.1
- 111.2
- 111.3
- 211.4
- 411.5
- W 11.6
O. Davies
11 (10)
A. Ross
15 (17)
Nathan Coulter
4-0-19-3
11.6
W
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Oliver Davies OUT!
OUT! CHOPPED ON! Slower and outside off, Oliver Davies goes for the cut once again but does not get on top of the bounce. Ends up getting an inside edge and drags the ball back onto the stumps. Sydney Thunder are now 6 down.
11.5
4
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Oliver Davies
FOUR! Short and on off, Oliver Davies creates room by moving across and cuts this one past backward point for a boundary.
11.4
2
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Oliver Davies
Short of a length on off, Oliver Davies pulls this one from the crease and hits it to the left of deep square leg for a couple of runs.
11.3
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Alex Ross
Short on middle, Alex Ross stands tall and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
11.2
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Oliver Davies
Short of a length on off, Oliver Davies opens the bat face and works it to third man for a single.
11.1
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Oliver Davies
Short on off, Oliver Davies looks to punch this one through covers but gets it from the inner part of the bat to cover for a dot.
End Of The Over 11 : 63/5
5 Runs
- 110.1
- 110.2
- 110.3
- 110.4
- 010.5
- 110.6
O. Davies
4 (5)
A. Ross
14 (16)
B. Webster
2-0-9-0
10.6
1
Beau Webster To Oliver Davies
Slower and into the wicket on off, Oliver Davies gets on top of the ball and cuts it to deep cover for a single.
10.5
0
Beau Webster To Oliver Davies
Tad fuller outside off, Oliver Davies pokes at the delivery and misses.
10.4
1
Beau Webster To Alex Ross
Touch slower on a length around off, Alex Ross eases this one to cover for a single.
10.3
1
Beau Webster To Oliver Davies
On a length on off, Oliver Davies stays in the crease and whips it to long on for a single.
10.2
1
Beau Webster To Alex Ross
Slower and short outside off, Alex Ross slaps it past backward point for a single.
10.1
1
Beau Webster To Oliver Davies
Short and outside off, Oliver Davies cuts it firmly to deep point for a single.
Time for drinks! Melbourne Stars are right on top at the moment. With Sydney Thunder needing 65 runs from 60 balls, all they need is a calm head to take them home. However, with half the side back in the hut, a lot rests on this pair to resurrect the innings and take the game deep. Beau Webster to bowl after the break.
End Of The Over 10 : 58/5
4 Runs
- 1 WD 9.1
- 19.1
- 09.2
- 19.3
- 09.4
- W 9.5
- 19.6
O. Davies
1 (1)
A. Ross
12 (14)
Nathan Coulter
3-0-11-2
9.6
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Oliver Davies
Full and on middle, Oliver Davies drills it towards long on for a single and gets off the mark.
Oliver Davies is the new man in.
9.5
W
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Daniel Sams OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! There was absolutely no need to play that shot. Daniel Sams tries to go big, but holes out! Nathan Coulter-Nile lands this short and on middle, Daniel Sams goes for the pull shot, but miscues it and fails to generate the power. As a result, the ball travels uppishly towards long on where Tom Rogers settles under it to take a comfortable catch. Sams will be kicking himself for throwing his wicket away here. Sydney Thunder lose half their side now.
9.4
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Daniel Sams
Nathan Coulter-Nile nails the yorker, on off, angling in, Daniel Sams does well to keep it out.
9.3
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Alex Ross
Length again and on off, Alex Ross guides it towards third man for a single.
9.2
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Alex Ross
Back of a length and on off, Alex Ross gets cramped and pushes it towards covers.
9.1
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Daniel Sams
This is on a good length and on middle, Daniel Sams knocks it to the right of the bowler and denies for the run, but changes his mind and scampers across for a single.
9.1
wd
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Daniel Sams
Nathan Coulter-Nile bangs in a bouncer, on middle, Daniel Sams ducks under it. It is called a wide for height.
End Of The Over 9 : 54/4
7 Runs
- 08.1
- W 8.2
- 18.3
- 18.4
- 18.5
- 48.6
A. Ross
11 (12)
D. Sams
2 (2)
A. Zampa
2-0-15-1
8.6
4
Adam Zampa To Alex Ross
FOUR! Nice shot! Adam Zampa bowls this leggie, short and outside off, turning further away, Alex Ross reaches for it and punches it through extra covers for a boundary.
8.5
1
Adam Zampa To Daniel Sams
Floated, full and on middle, Daniel Sams forces it towards long on for another run.
8.4
1
Adam Zampa To Alex Ross
Short and on middle, Alex Ross tucks it through square leg for a run.
8.3
1
Adam Zampa To Daniel Sams
Tossed up, full and on middle, Daniel Sams works it towards long on for a single and gets off the mark.
Daniel Sams comes out to bat.
8.2
W
Adam Zampa To Jason Sangha OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Adam Zampa strikes! Skipper gets skipper! This is a huge breakthrough for Melbourne Stars. Adam Zampa bowls this quicker again, on middle and off, skids through the surface a bit, Jason Sangha looks to cut it from close to his body, but gets beaten and the ball goes through to shatter the stumps. Sydney Thunder four down now!
8.1
0
Adam Zampa To Jason Sangha
Quicker delivery, on off, Jason Sangha is very late into his cut and misses.
End Of The Over 8 : 47/3
5 Runs
- 07.1
- 27.2
- 17.3
- 17.4
- 07.5
- 17.6
J. Sangha
24 (23)
A. Ross
6 (10)
Nathan Coulter
2-0-7-1
7.6
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Jason Sangha
Back of a length and on off, Jason Sangha looks to punch it away, but gets an inside edge towards square leg for one.
7.5
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Jason Sangha
Goes full and on off, Jason Sangha drives it towards covers.
7.4
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Alex Ross
Short again and on off, Alex Ross gets on top of the bouncer and slaps it towards long off for a run.
7.3
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Jason Sangha
Short and on middle, Jason Sangha pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
7.2
2
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Jason Sangha
This is on a hard length and on off, Jason Sangha pushes it with the outer half towards wide of deep point for a brace.
7.1
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Jason Sangha
Back of a length and outside off, Jason Sangha bunts it onto the ground to the off side.
End Of The Over 7 : 42/3
8 Runs
- 16.1
- 16.2
- 16.3
- 46.4
- 16.5
- 06.6
A. Ross
5 (9)
J. Sangha
20 (18)
A. Zampa
1-0-8-0
6.6
0
Adam Zampa To Alex Ross
Tossed up, full and on middle, Alex Ross goes for the sweep, but gets an inside edge onto his foot as the ball goes nowhere.
6.5
1
Adam Zampa To Jason Sangha
Shortish and on middle, turning in, Jason Sangha clips it through square leg for a run.
6.4
4
Adam Zampa To Jason Sangha
FOUR! Streaky but Sydney Thunder won't mind that! This is darted full and outside off, Jason Sangha throws his bat at it, but gets an outside edge towards the third man fence for a boundary.
6.3
1
Adam Zampa To Alex Ross
A bit short and on middle, Alex Ross moves back and tucks it towards mid-wicket for one.
6.2
1
Adam Zampa To Jason Sangha
Quicker one, on leg, Jason Sangha uses his feet to take it on the fulll and eases it towards long on for a run.
6.1
1
Adam Zampa To Alex Ross
Adam Zampa begins with a flatter delivery, full and on middle, Alex Ross sweeps it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Adam Zampa brings himself into the attack.
End Of The Over 6 : 34/3
4 Runs
- 05.1
- 15.2
- 05.3
- 15.4
- 15.5
- 15.6
A. Ross
3 (6)
J. Sangha
14 (15)
B. Webster
1-0-4-0
5.6
1
Beau Webster To Alex Ross
Beau Webster pithces it up, on off Alex Ross goes for the drive, but gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket for one more.
5.5
1
Beau Webster To Jason Sangha
Length again, on middle, Jason Sangha works it with the inner half of his bat through square leg for one.
5.4
1
Beau Webster To Alex Ross
This is on a good length and on off, Alex Ross looks to push it away, but gets an outside edge towards third man for a run.
5.3
0
Beau Webster To Alex Ross
Goes a touch fuller, on middle, angling in, Alex Ross blocks it out.
5.2
1
Beau Webster To Jason Sangha
Short again and around off, Jason Sangha this time cuts it away through point for a single.
5.1
0
Beau Webster To Jason Sangha
Beau Webster starts with a short-of-a-length delivery, outside off, Jason Sangha slashes at it but misses.
Beau Webster is introduced into the attack.
End Of The Over 5 : 30/3
2 Runs
- 04.1
- W 4.2
- 04.3
- 14.4
- 14.5
- 04.6
A. Ross
1 (3)
J. Sangha
12 (12)
Nathan Coulter
1-0-2-1
4.6
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Alex Ross
Touch fuller on middle, Alex Ross defends it off the back foot towards mid on for a dot. A good first over by Nathan Coulter-Nile.
4.5
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Jason Sangha
On a length and at the pads, Jason Sangha helps this one towards fine leg for a single.
4.4
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Alex Ross
Short and just outside off, Alex Ross cuts this one nicely past backward point and gets off the mark with a single.
4.3
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Alex Ross
Good-length delivery outside off, Alex Ross gets beaten on the outside edge as he tried to defend this one from the crease.
Alex Ross walks out to bat now.
4.2
W
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Alex Hales OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! Nathan Coulter-Nile misses his length and bowls a full toss on leg, Alex Hales moves to the leg side to go through covers but ends up getting an outside edge that clatters back onto the stumps. A huge wicket for Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder are now 3 down.
4.1
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Alex Hales
Short of a length angling at the pads, Alex Hales gets hurried as he tried to pull and gets hit high on the pads.
Nathan Coulter-Nile comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 4 : 28/2
11 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 13.3
- 13.4
- 63.5
- 33.6
A. Hales
16 (10)
J. Sangha
11 (11)
L. Wood
2-0-17-0
3.6
3
Luke Wood To Alex Hales
Banged in short on middle by Luke Wood, Alex Hales backs away and slaps this one over mid on and the batters run three in the process. At the end of the Powerplay, Melbourne Stars have scored 28 runs at the loss of 2 wickets.
3.5
6
Luke Wood To Alex Hales
SIX! CRUNCHED! A pacy delivery on a length on leg, Alex Hales moves to the leg side and goes through with the swing. Deposits this one towards deep square leg and clears the fence with ease to collect a maximum.
3.4
1
Luke Wood To Jason Sangha
Shorter on off, Jason Sangha opens the bat face and guides it towards short third man for a single.
3.3
1
Luke Wood To Alex Hales
Slower and touch short on off, Alex Hales pulls it off the back foot to deep square leg for a single.
3.2
0
Luke Wood To Alex Hales
Low full toss on middle, Alex Hales moves to the leg side to go through covers but mishits it to mid on for a dot.
3.1
0
Luke Wood To Alex Hales
Luke Wood follows the batter and bowls this one on a length at the pads, Alex Hales can only push it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 3 : 17/2
5 Runs
- 02.1
- 1 WD 2.2
- 02.2
- 12.3
- 12.4
- 22.5
- 02.6
J. Sangha
10 (10)
A. Hales
6 (5)
T. Boult
2-0-11-2
2.6
0
Trent Boult To Jason Sangha
Short of a length on off, Jason Sangha cuts it hard but straight to backward point for a dot.
2.5
2
Trent Boult To Jason Sangha
Fuller and slower on middle, Jason Sangha lets the ball come to him and rolls his wrist to flick this one towards fine leg for a couple of runs.
2.4
1
Trent Boult To Alex Hales
Short of a length outside off, Alex Hales slaps it uppishly wide of mid off and takes a quick single.
2.3
1
Trent Boult To Jason Sangha
Slower on a length at the pads, Jason Sangha works it to deep square leg for a single.
2.2
0
Trent Boult To Jason Sangha
On a length on middle, Jason Sangha drives it with a straight bat to mid off for a dot.
2.2
wd
Trent Boult To Jason Sangha
WIDE! Trent Boult loses his radar and sprays this one slower and full outside off, Jason Sangha leaves it alone.
2.1
0
Trent Boult To Jason Sangha
Slower and full at the pads, Jason Sangha looks to clip but misses. The ball rolls towards mid-wicket and Jason Sangha sets off for a single but gets denied by Alex Hales.
End Of The Over 2 : 12/2
6 Runs
- 01.1
- 01.2
- 41.3
- 11.4
- 01.5
- 11.6
J. Sangha
7 (5)
A. Hales
5 (4)
L. Wood
1-0-6-0
1.6
1
Luke Wood To Jason Sangha
Short and at the batter, Jason Sangha gets on top of the bounce and eases it on the off side for a single.
1.5
0
Luke Wood To Jason Sangha
Good-length delivery on middle, Jason Sangha shuffles across and clips it to mid-wicket for a dot.
1.4
1
Luke Wood To Alex Hales
Back of a length on middle, Alex Hales makes room and taps it to backward point for a single.
1.3
4
Luke Wood To Alex Hales
FOUR! Alex Hales is up and running! On a length outside off, Alex Hales frees his arms and slices this one over covers. Gets off the mark with a boundary.
1.2
0
Luke Wood To Alex Hales
Short and wide outside off, Alex Hales goes for the cut but fails to get any bat on it..
1.1
0
Luke Wood To Alex Hales
Starts with a fullish delivery on off and swinging in, Alex Hales looks to push this one down the ground but misses.
Luke Wood to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 6/2
6 Runs
- 00.1
- W 0.2
- W 0.3
- 00.4
- 40.5
- 20.6
J. Sangha
6 (3)
A. Hales
0 (0)
T. Boult
1-0-6-2
0.6
2
Trent Boult To Jason Sangha
Fuller outside off, Jason Sangha plants his foot forward and times the drive past covers. A fumble there allows the batters to come back for the second.
0.5
4
Trent Boult To Jason Sangha
FOUR! Jason Sangha is off the mark! Full and at the pads from round the wicket, Jason Sangha gets forward and flicks it nicely over mid-wicket for a boundary.
0.4
0
Trent Boult To Jason Sangha
No hat-trick for Trent Boult! This is a great delivery though. He bowls this on a hard length, on middle and off with some extra bounce off the surface. Jason Sangha gets hurried, but manages to keep it out.
Jason Sangha comes out to the middle now.
0.3
W
Trent Boult To Rilee Rossouw OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Trent Boult is on fire here! He gets two wickets in two balls. Rilee Rossouw goes back to the hut for a golden duck. Boult serves this a touch fuller and around off, shaping away a bit, Rilee Rossouw goes for the drive on the up, but cannot control it and plays it uppishly towards mid off. Nathan Coulter-Nile there tims his jump perfectly to take a nice catch. Sydney Thunder lose their second.
Rilee Rossouw walks out to bat at number 3.
0.2
W
Trent Boult To Matthew Gilkes OUT!
OUT! Would you believe it? Brody Couch has taken a blinder. Full and angling at the pads, Matthew Gilkes clips it towards short fine leg and it travels all the way through to the fielder. Brody Couch dives forward and gets hit high on the hands, the ball falls onto his foot and stays in the air. Brody Couch finally hangs onto it after a few juggling attempts. Just the start Melbourne Stars needed.
0.1
0
Trent Boult To Matthew Gilkes
Starts with a full delivery outside off, Matthew Gilkes drives it straight to cover for a dot.
0
Filters
Type
Overs
Batsmen
- Matthew Gilkes
- Alex Hales
- Rilee Rossouw
- Jason Sangha
- Alex Ross
- Daniel Sams
- Oliver Davies
- Chris Green
- Gurinder Sandhu
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Brendan Doggett
Bowlers
Match Info
- Venue Manuka Oval, Canberra
- Weather Clear
- Toss Sydney Thunder won the toss and elected to field
- Result Sydney Thunder beat Melbourne Stars by 1 wicket
- Player of the Match Gurinder Sandhu
- Umpire Gerard Abood (AUS), Paul Wilson (AUS) and Shawn Craig (AUS)
- Referee Bob Stratford (AUS)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Melbourne Stars 122/8 in 20.0 overs
- Melbourne Stars 100/7 in 16.4 overs
- Strategic Time-out: Melbourne Stars 64/3 in 10.0 overs
- Melbourne Stars 50/2 in 7.3 overs
- Power play 1 (1-4): Melbourne Stars 31/1
- Sydney Thunder 100/7 in 16.3 overs
- Drinks: Sydney Thunder 58/5 in 10.0 overs
- Sydney Thunder 50/4 in 8.5 overs
- Power play 1 (1-4): Sydney Thunder 28/2
