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In Match 30 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24, Sydney Thunder faced off against the Perth Scorchers at Sydney Showground Stadium. The game was closelওy-cont⛄ested where the Scorchers ended up claiming a 7-wicket victory.
Ashton Agar restricts Sydney Thunder at a below-par total
The toss went in favor of the Perth Scorchers, who elected to bowl first. The Sydney Thunder put up a total of 137/8 in their 20 overs. The standout performer for the Thunder was opener Alex Hales, who crafted a brilliant innings of 72 runs off 55 balꦯ𓄧ls, featuring 4 fours and 5 sixes.
Despite Hales’ efforts, the Scorchers’ bowlers, spearheaded by Ashton Agar, managed to keep a tight leash on the scoring. Agar showcased his skill by taking 2 crucial wickets while conceding a mere 6 runs in his 4 overs. Cooper Connolly also played a signif🐭icant role, claiming 3 wickets to restrict the Thunder to a modest total.
Zak Crawley drives Perth Scorchers to a crucial win
In response, the Perth Scorchers chased down the target with ease, finishing at 140/3 in 19.1 overs and securing a seven-wicket victory. Zak Crawley played a crucial innings, scoring 58 runs off 56 balls, supported by contributions from Josh Inglis and Aaron Hardie.
Nathan McAndrew was the most successful bowler for the Sydney Thunder, picking up 2 wicke👍ts for 27 runs in his 4 overs. ꦓThe result also saw the Perth Scorchers further solidifying their second position in the BBL standings.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
😏 That face when:
You're Player of the Match 💪
Equal most dots by a spinner 🌀
Second most economical figures by ANY bowleꦕr in Big Bash history!Aggers was on fire tonight! 🔥
— Perth Scorchers (@ScorchersBBL)
Ashton Agar.
Go you good thing!!
Absolutely outstanding 4 over spell
2 for 6
— W.A.Dad (@grazinggoat66)
24 balls.
18 dots.
6 runs.
2 wickets.
1.5 economy.
1 maiden.Awesome performance from Ashton Agar.
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL)
Ashton Agar 🔥
— Liam (@LiamJClarkson)
The reigning champions take the win in Sydney
— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL)
Ashton Agar has just completed the equal seco꧙nd-most economical 4 over spell in Big Bash history.
Mitchell Johnson 3/3 – '17
Ashton Agar 2/6 – '24
Adam Milne 1/6 – '21— Justin Edwards (@JEdwardsFOX)
Another half century for Zak Crawley 🕷️🔥
— Kent Cricket (@KentCricket)
Ashton 🌠Agar just got through his four overs with in♑credible figures of 2-6.
It will be fascinating to see if and how he gets back into the Australian side ahead of the Wo💝rld Cup in June.
— Lachlan McKirdy (@LMcKirdy7)
Ashton Agar's 4 overs got him 2 for 6. Not good enough for Thunder to let that happen – the scoreline here is nowhere near adequate.
— Michael Shillito (@tealfooty)
ashton agar you beautiful man, what a spell
— Param (@parambae)
Is th𓄧is a birthdᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚay present for Ashton Agar ? turning square , backyard cricket
— Dean Lester (@deanlestercoast)
What a beautiful cover drive from Zak Crawley.
— ꧂🅒🅡��︎🅒︎ꦰ🄲🅁🄰🅉🅈𝗠𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗨™ 🇮🇳❤️ (@MSDianMrigu)
Ashton Agar with the figures of 2/6 from 4 overs with 18 d🌜ots for the against the !!
— Andrew Lucas (@LucasLowdown9)
Ashton Agar is incredible!
— King Toby Returns (@dlesk18)
ashton agar is my goat
— Cheesy (@LIVESOFBASED2)
Rarely do you see fifty coming at a strike rate of 100, and the team still in a winning position
Zak Crawley just needs to do what he has been doing till now…— Shivam Mittal (@ShivamM22661008)
Excellent Knock. ꦏ8th T20 Half-Century for Zak Crawley 52*(50). 𝄹
— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShank༺ar) (@JaayS𒁃haan)
