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 closely-contested 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 balls, 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 significant 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 wickets for 27 runs in his 4 overs. The result also saw the Perth Scorchers further solidifying their second position in the BBL standings.
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 bowler in Big Bash history!
Aggers was on fire tonight! ?
#MADETOUGH #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/Gz0WTX9XOB — Perth Scorchers (@ScorchersBBL)
January 8, 2024
Ashton Agar.
Go you good thing!!
Absolutely outstanding 4 over spell
2 for 6
#BBL#BBL13 — W.A.Dad (@grazinggoat66)
January 8, 2024
24 balls.
18 dots.
6 runs.
2 wickets.
1.5 economy.
1 maiden.
Awesome performance from Ashton Agar.
@KFCAustralia #POTM #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/d1o5SR83ou — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL)
January 8, 2024
The reigning champions take the win in Sydney
#ThunderNation pic.twitter.com/B4LRN4ItHX — Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL)
January 8, 2024
Ashton Agar has just completed the equal second-most economical 4 over spell in Big Bash history.
Mitchell Johnson 3/3 – '17
Ashton Agar 2/6 – '24
Adam Milne 1/6 – '21
#THUvSCO #BBL13 — Justin Edwards (@JEdwardsFOX)
January 8, 2024
Another
@BBL half century for Zak Crawley ?️?
pic.twitter.com/Ru0n1OLQkQ — Kent Cricket (@KentCricket)
January 8, 2024
Ashton Agar just got through his four overs with incredible figures of 2-6.
It will be fascinating to see if and how he gets back into the Australian side ahead of the World Cup in June.
#BBL13 — Lachlan McKirdy (@LMcKirdy7)
January 8, 2024
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.
#BBL13 — Michael Shillito (@tealfooty)
January 8, 2024
ashton agar you beautiful man, what a spell
— Param (@parambae)
January 8, 2024
#bbl #agar #Cricket Is this a birthday present for Ashton Agar ?
#bbl13 turning square , backyard cricket
— Dean Lester (@deanlestercoast)
January 8, 2024
What a beautiful cover drive from Zak Crawley.
pic.twitter.com/eu5zK55Mnf — ???︎?︎??????????™ ??
(@MSDianMrigu)
January 8, 2024
Ashton Agar with the figures of 2/6 from 4 overs with 18 dots for the
@ScorchersBBL against the
@ThunderBBL!!
#BBL13 — Andrew Lucas (@LucasLowdown9)
January 8, 2024
Ashton Agar is incredible!
#BBL13 — King Toby Returns (@dlesk18)
January 8, 2024
ashton agar is my goat
— Cheesy (@LIVESOFBASED2)
January 8, 2024
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…
#BBL #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/MxULrkuyq5 — Shivam Mittal (@ShivamM22661008)
January 8, 2024
Excellent Knock. 8th T20 Half-Century for Zak Crawley 52*(50).
@ScorchersBBL #BBL13 @KentCricket — JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan)
January 8, 2024
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