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In the eliminator match of Big Bash League (BBL) | 14 between Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Starsfans at the Sydney Showground Stadium were treated to some unforgettable moments in the first innings of the game. Among the highlights of the match was a special celebration of the Melbourne Stars spinner Doug Warren after getting the crucial wicket of the wicketkeeper-batter of Sydney Thunder Sam Billings.
Doug Warren’s cool celebration
The wicket came in the 12th over of the Sydney Thunder innings. Warren, with his sharp spin, provided a crucial moment when he dismissed Billings for 24 runs (from 25 balls). Billings, who became the Thunder’s batter, was crucial for his side, and his dismissal was a blow to their hopes of posting a big total. It was the reverse sweep that led to Billings’ downfall.
Despite making good contact with the ball, he accidentally hit it straight Tom Curranplaced in a deep backward point. The catch was well executed by Curran, who took a small catch without any trouble. Billings’ departure stunned the Thunder while the Stars celebrated their success. Billings’ score included four boundaries, but it was not enough to keep him in the middle.
Here is the video:
Ice cold celebration 🥶
Doug Warren is PUMPED on this wicket by Sam Billings. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/fJhEPRQxM1
– KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 22, 2025
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Tom Curran’s early strike: David Warner looks for a duck
In the early part of the match, Melbourne Stars bowler Curran made his mark in the very first over of the Thunder innings. The Stars are off to a good start David Warnerone of the biggest threats in the Thunder lineup, was dismissed for a duck. Warner, known for his aggressive style, was caught by the captain Marcus Stoinis after trying a cut shot on Curran’s delivery.
The ball seemed to stop at Warner, leaving him unable to control the shot, which went straight into Stoinis’ hands at cover. Warner’s early wicket sent shockwaves through the Thunder camp, and the Stars were happy to get rid of a dangerous player so quickly. It was an inspired decision from Stars management to have Curran bowl first, a move that paid immediate dividends.
It’s a duck for David Warner!
Tom Curran won the first lead for the @StarsBBL. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/V4yqLuAl3b
– KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 22, 2025
Curran attacked again
As the Thunder tried to recover, Curran returned to bowl in the 18th over, this time striking again to be dismissed. Oliver Davies for 36 (off 35 balls). Davies played a key role in keeping the Thunder’s innings alive with two boundaries and a six, but his departure comes at a crucial juncture.
Curran bowled a clever back-of-the-hand slower ball, which dipped full length and completely fooled Davies. Unaware of the slow delivery, Davies took a long shot but mistimed it, sending the ball straight to long-off, where Peter Handscomb made no mistake in completing the catch.
