Young Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly was roped in by Punjab Kings for Rs 3 crore at the mini-auction earlier this month.

Punjab Kings' latest recruit Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly prides himself on being versatile and is open to batting at any position the team deems fit in his maiden IPL season next year.

Matt Renshaw (102 off 51 balls) and Jack Wildermuth (110 not out off 54) recorded the highest partnership in a BBL match, and a record 36 sixes were hit throughout the game.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer spoke about acquiring batting all-rounder Cooper Connolly, stating that the Australian has the ability to finish matches and fits the role perfectly.

Pakistan's Babar Azam, who made his debut in the BBL for the Sydney Sixers, managed just two runs in a very short stay at the crease.

India vs Australia 3rd ODI Highlights: Rohit Sharma's 33rd ODI century and Virat Kohli's 74 not out guided India to easy win in the dead rubber vs Australia.

Matthew Short and Cooper Connolly struck fluent fifties as Australia clinched the three-match ODI series with a convincing two-wicket win over India in the second game.

Australia's Cooper Connolly soared to new heights after Australia ruthlessly pummelled South Africa in the third and final ODI in Mackay on Sunday.

After piling up 431/2 in 50 overs, Australia bundled South Africa out for just 155 in the third ODI.

21-year-old Australia opener Cooper Connolly was dismissed for a nine-ball duck in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final.