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Left-arm fast bowler Spencer Johnson cleaned up former Australia opener David Warner with a scorching yorker during the 25th match of the 2024-25 Big Bash League (BBL) season. David Warner attempted a reverse sweep to Spencer Johnson but failed to make contact with the ball, leading to his dismissal.
The Brisbane Heat won the toss and decided to play at The Gabba on 6 January. Michael Neser returns from injury to team with Xavier Bartlett for the Heat’s bowling attack. The Sydney Thunder have made the surprise inclusion of retired Dan Christian after injury Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams.
Sydney Thunder asked to bat in the 25th match of BBL 2024-25
Oliver Davies scored 10 off 12 balls, hitting a four, before being caught behind off Michael Neser. Spencer Johnson dismissed Matthew Gilkes, who scored 20 off 10, including four fours, off his second ball. Sam Billings added 10 off 8 balls, including a four, before being caught by Tom Alsop at Neser.
Sherfane Rutherford hit a six in his 11 off 9 balls. However, he was fired by Matt Kuhnemann. Hugh Weibgen scored 11 off 8 balls, giving Kuhnemann his second wicket. Kuhnemann finished with bowling figures of 2-32 in his four overs. Thunder lost half their wickets for 115 runs in 13 overs.
Watch: David Warner Bamboozled by Spencer Johnson Yorker
David Warner reached his half-century off 35 balls, which included seven fours. However, his innings ended when Spencer Johnson bowled him with the next delivery. Warner attempted a reverse sweep but was beaten by a full and straight yorker from Johnson. The ball hit Warner’s leg. After his dismissal, Warner became frustrated and hit the turf in anger.
The Big Bash League’s official social media account X (formerly known as Twitter) shared the clip of Warner’s dismissal with the caption: “Johnson bowls Warner! @HeatBBL quick gets the breakthrough at The Gabba . #BBL14”
Check out the wicket right here:
Johnson Bowls Warner!
The @HeatBBL quickly make the breakthrough at The Gabba. #BBL14 pic.twitter.corm/uuZ1eJdqS0
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) Januarand 6, 2025
Spencer Johnson finished with bowling figures of 3-39. The Thunder finished with 8-173 from 20 overs after being dispatched by the Heat. Dan Christian, returning to the BBL, contributed a valuable 23 off 15 balls, including two powerful sixes. Michael Neser took two wickets for 25 runs in his four overs.
At the time of writing, Brisbane Heat were 1-14 after 3 overs in their chase of Sydney Thunder’s 8-173 at The Gabba. Colin Munro (11) and Nathan McSweeney (1) at the crease.
Playing XI for Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder
Brisbane Heat: Colin Munro (c), Jack Wood, Matthew Renshaw, Nathan McSweeney, Max Bryant, Tom Alsop (wk), Michael Neser, Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, Mitch Swepson, Matt Kuhnemann
Sydney Thunder: David Warner (c), Matthew Gilkes, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Hugh Weibgen, Chris Green, Daniel ChristianTom Andrews, Lockie Ferguson, Wes Agar
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