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in the knockout round Big Bash League (BBL) | 14, sydney thunder beat melbourne star A 21-point lead at the Sydney Showground Stadium ensured their place in the upcoming Challengers clash. By virtue of coming from Nathan McAndrewThunder, who took five wickets, earned a hard-fought victory and advanced to face sydney sixers Compete for a spot in the finals.
Sydney Thunder achieve good total in reduced overs
Melbourne Stars won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision they hoped would work in their favor given the conditions. However, due to bad weather and lightning delays, the match was reduced to 19 overs per side. Sydney Thunder’s total score is 135/7, a score they hope will be competitive. Every game of the Sydney Thunder game is centered around the players from Matthew Gilkes and oliver davis. Gilkes scored 28 runs off 18 balls, hitting three fours and one six. Davis put in a solid performance, scoring 36 runs off 35 balls, including two fours and one six. Despite a late series of wickets, Thunder’s total of 135/7 was a challenging one considering the weather-affected conditions.
Melbourne Stars bowling attack powered by Tom Curran and Usama Mirthe two took two wickets each. Meanwhile, veteran Peter Sidellteam leader Marcus Stonisand Doug Warren Everyone has a wicket. Despite the bowlers’ best efforts, Stars could not quite contain Thunder’s lower order and the target of 136 proved to be a tough target to chase.
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Nathan McAndrew’s heroic bowling leads Thunder to victory
Chasing 136, Melbourne Stars were in trouble from the start. they soon dwindled to All 114 were eliminated in just 18 rounds, trailing by 21 points. Glenn Maxwell He was the leading scorer for the Stars with 21 goals, 3 four-pointers and 1 six-pointer, contributing 28 points. However, a string of wickets halted their progress and they were unable to form a partnership to threaten Thunder’s total.
McAndrew won the match with a career-best performance of 5/16, the best bowling figures by a Sydney Thunder player in the history of the BBL. His performance was the highlight of the entire game and he was deservedly named Player of the Match. Along with McAndrew, Tanvir Sangha and Tom Andrews Everyone has two wickets, Chris Green A vital scalp was also added to his name. With this win, Sydney Thunder have booked their place in the Challengers clash where they will face Sydney Sixers in a crucial game to decide who will take on the Challengers. hobart hurricane in the finals.
Go home and water!
now @雷BBL Got the win and earned a spot in the Challengers game against the Sixers. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/KPx1Yp7uX0
— KFC Big Carnival League (@BBL) January 22, 2025
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Great mantra. Nathan McAndrew 5/16 (Man of the Match) Career best T20 bowling figure. Sydney Thunder win #BBL14 #knock out 21 runs. O’Davis bowled well with 36(35). Tom Andrews’ career-best T20 bowling figure of 2/20. #STvMS @NMcAndrew44 @雷BBL @copes9
— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) January 22, 2025
Nathan McAndrew finished with figures of 5/16, the best bowling figures by a Sydney Thunder player in the history of the BBL.#BBL14
— Nick Savage (@nic_savage1) January 22, 2025
The Thunder put in a good performance tonight and there will be a Sydney team in the final, but which team will be revealed on Friday, weather permitting #BBL14
— Christopher Crocker 2023 League Champions (@thecrock1) January 22, 2025
RCB and Melbourne Stars both had 100% similar vintages. Both must win 5/5 games to advance, while relying on others. Luck favors the brave. They qualified. Fans take root. Disastrous defeat in the first round of qualifying🙁
— Chapla (@ChaplaDaSun) January 22, 2025
tearful
Melbourne Stars successfully rebuilds RCB 2024😭✅️— D.🇦🇷 (@cheekurat) January 22, 2025
The Melbourne Stars started a winning streak after losing to the Sydney Thunder, and their five-game winning streak was ended by the same team. The Thunder defended 136 points and won the elimination round.
It will be a Sydney derby to decide who will face Hobart in the BBL final.
— Omka Mankame (@Oam_16) January 22, 2025
Well done Nathan McAndrew for proving once again that you are the best fast bowler outside the Test team and worthy of national honours.
— Grant Dabinett (@DabinettGrant) January 22, 2025
When Nathan McAndrew bowls well, there’s something about the pitch
— Deepak (@Dextercool_5) January 22, 2025
this @雷BBL still alive #BBL14 ⚡ pic.twitter.com/eQjy9IetAY
— KFC Big Carnival League (@BBL) January 22, 2025
Great bowling performance from Sydney Thunder 🙌#cricket #BBL14 #sydneythunder pic.twitter.com/I7m4fpVVBi
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 22, 2025
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See you at SCG this Friday! ! ! pic.twitter.com/HfXnUL9NNq
— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) January 22, 2025
