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The Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 clash between the Melbourne Stars i Melbourne Renegades witnessed an extraordinary moment of coup d’état as Tim Seifert etched his name into the highlights of the season. In addition to the 8th, for the experienced Marcus StoinisSeifert hit a stunning 102-metre six that sent shockwaves through the stadium.
Tim Seifert’s towering 102m six lights up the Melbourne derby
Stoinis bowled a slightly short ball outside off, but Seifert’s keen instincts and quick judgment came into play. Clearing his front leg with effortless ease, he swung the bat with immense power, connecting right in the middle of the blade. The ball soared over deep mid-wicket, sailing into the night sky before disappearing into the stands. The sheer magnitude of the hit, along with the bold execution, left fans and commentators alike in awe. It wasn’t just a shot; it was a display that underlined Seifert’s incredible ability to dominate world-class bowlers under pressure.
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🚨 102m MCG SIS 🚨
That’s a big one from Tim Seifert, and how about the “Sam Konstas” crowd capture celebration! #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/7GPorbn0r8
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 4, 2025
Also WATCH: Jacob Bethell hits a mammoth 96m six off Cameron Boyce to electrify Melbourne crowd in BBL 2024-25
Melbourne Renegades: Early stumbles and middle-order resilience
The Renegades innings started off on a shaky note as the first Josh Brown fell for just six runs in the first over, followed by the dismissal of Jake Fraser-McGurk, leaving them at 19/2 inside the powerplay. Tim SeifertThe quick-fire 17 off 16 balls helped stabilize the innings, but his exit in the ninth over added to the pressure.
The turning point came Jacob Bethell i Jonathan Wellswho combined for a crucial partnership of 71 runs off 48 balls. Bethell’s well-constructed 49 off 36, highlighted by two sixes and four boundaries, anchored the innings, while Wells added momentum with an aggressive 45 off 31, displaying skilful placement and clean hitting. Their partnership ensured that the Renegades crossed the 100-run mark with wickets in hand.
The late surge ensures a competitive total against Melbourne Stars
Overseers of death saw Laurie Evans taking charge with a blistering 24 off 11 balls, maintaining a strike rate of 218.18. His clean knocks, including two boundaries and a six, made up for a brief lull after Wells’ departure. pattern Will Sutherland he went a quick 9-for-6, while lower-order hitters managed to keep the score up despite falling in quick succession. Joel Paris i Peter Siddle were outstanding bowlers for the Stars, claiming two wickets each while maintaining impressive economy rates of 5.75 and 9.00 respectively. However, Stoinis and And Lawrence proved costly, conceding runs in over 11 overs, allowing the Renegades to reach a respectable 168/7 at the end of 20 overs.
