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The 37th match of Big Bash League (BBL)|14between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder at the Sydney Cricket Ground, kept fans on the edge of their seats until rain ended the game prematurely. A highlight came during the Thunder’s innings, just before the rain break, when the Sixers bowler Jack Edwards delivered a stunning yorker to dismiss the Thunder’s opener Constas himself.
Jack Edwards delivers a stunning yorker
The moment came in the fourth over, Edwards bowled a pinpoint yorker to Konstas, who was caught off guard and unable to bring his bat down in time. The ball crept in, hitting the base of the middle stump, and Konstas was clean. His dismissal was a crucial breakthrough for the Sixers, halting the Thunder’s momentum. Konstas walked off the field after conceding just 9 runs from 14 balls, which included 2 boundaries.
Here is the video:
How good is this yorker!
Jack Edwards knocks Sam Konstas down with a beauty. @BKTtires #GoldenMoment #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/OmR37UiUHF
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 17, 2025
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Game abandoned due to rain
Sydney Sixers won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that seemed to pay off as they made the early forays, the Thunder having posted a score of 36/1 in 5.1 overs. Opening mixer David Warner, in red-hot form this season, he had been the key contributor, smashing 22* off just 14 balls, including 3 fours and a six. Warner’s aggressive start was the highlight of the Thunder’s innings until rain began to disrupt play.
After the first ball of the 6th, the match was interrupted by heavy rain. Despite several inspections by the referees, the incessant rain showed no signs of letting up, and the match was eventually abandoned. The disappointing end to what had been an exciting clash left SCG fans frustrated. Rain ruined what could have been an exciting Sydney Smash, with both teams and spectators eagerly anticipating a fierce contest.
It’s never an easy job ☔ 😂#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/SneRhGu5g1
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 17, 2025
Playoff scenario: Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder road to finals
With the match being abandoned, both teams were awarded a point each, which affected the standings in the BBL points table. The Sixers, currently second, have 14 points, while the Thunder are right behind them in third place with 12 points. With only three games to go until the group stage, the race for the top spots is intensifying.
As things stand, the second-placed Sixers face the top-of-the-table, Hobart Hurricanesin the qualifying match of the tournament. On the other hand, the Thunder will compete in the play-off, where they will face the team that finishes in fourth position in the points table. Both teams will be looking to make the most of the remaining matches as they look for a spot in the finals and the ultimate BBL 14 title.
