New Delhi: Australia’s Big Bash League, season 13, had their first double header of the season, as four teams who were yet to register their first win of the season went toe-to-toe against each other on Saturday, December 23.
In the first match of the day, Sydney Thunders took on the Melbourne Stars in the match number 12, of the season at the Lavington Sports Oval ground in Albury.
Melbourne Stars skipper Glenn Maxwell won the toss and opted to bat first.
Stars lost their first two wickets inside the first powerplay as Sam Harper (5) and Thomas Rogers (21) were dismissed by Chris Green and Daniel Sams, respectively.
Beau Webster (59), first with skipper Glenn Maxwell (30) and then with Hilton Cartwright (22), added two great partnerships to take the innings to 172 for 10 in 20 overs.
That is out of here 🤯
Beau Webster with a 102m monster of a six! #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/5eOjgCJe9L
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 23, 2023
Daniel Sams, was the most successful bowler for the Thunders, with four wickets under his belt.
Four wickets in four balls 🤯
Daniel Sams picked up three, and he got a run out in this amazing end to the Stars innings. #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/zjnf7CCNia
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 23, 2023
In reply, Thunders started the innings strongly as, Cameron Bancroft (30) and Alex Hales (40), added 78 runs for the first wicket.
Look out…
Alex Hales is feeling it today! #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/tHhLMwqOLH
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 23, 2023
Daniel Sams (22*) and McAndrew (13*), added the finishing touch to take their team over the line and register their first win of the season.
Finished off with a six 🔥
The @ThunderBBL get the points in the Border Bash. #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/yMH2wyzwun
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 23, 2023
Beau Webster, with his four wickets spell, tried his best but failed to seal the deal for the Stars, who suffered their third successive loss of the season.
Taken 🤲
That’s a great grab from Liam Dawson to give Beau Webster his fourth! #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/xBRxCxGXpY
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 23, 2023
In the second match, Melbourne Renegades took on the Hobart Hurricanes in match number 13, at the Bellerive Oval Stadium in Hobart.
Batting first, with the help of Jonathan Wells (40) and Quinton de Kock (38), finished the innings with 183 for 5 in 20 overs.
“Oooo he hit it.” 😅 #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/REcxIuobRH
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 23, 2023
For Hurricanes, Nathan Ellis and Patrick Dooley were the most successful bowlers, with two wickets each under their name.
Listen to the rattle of the Electra Stumps! 😍
Captain Ellis sends it straight through Clarke! #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/lblaQThCie
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 23, 2023
In reply, Hobart Hurricanes, with the help of Mathew Wade (82) and Macalister Wright (63), chased down the target with 6 wickets and 6 balls to spare to register their first win of the season.
An outstanding knock, Matthew Wade is at intimidating best! #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/Eb4SNeKrLE
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 23, 2023
Tom Rogers was the most successful bowler for the Renegades, with two wickets under his belt.
Is this the worst review of of the season? 😅
Rogers traps Jewell plum! 🍑#BBL13 pic.twitter.com/kewBt9nn3U
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 23, 2023
Check out the complete points table below:
Anderson secures a comprehensive ‘Canes win, pushing it down the ground for four! 🌀#BBL13 pic.twitter.com/LRWhXIzlqE
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 23, 2023
| S.no | Teams | M | W | L | NR | PTS | NRR |
| 1 | Brisbane Heat | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | +2.34 |
| 2 | Sydney Sixers | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +0.30 |
| 3 | Perth Scorchers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | +2.34 |
| 4 | Adelaide Strikers | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | +0.17 |
| 5 | Sydney Thunders | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.15 |
| 6 | Hobart Hurricanes | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.54 |
| 7 | Melbourne Renegades | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | -0.65 |
| 8 | Melbourne Stars | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -3.03 |
