In a high-stakes Challenger conflict on the Sydney Cricket Floor, the Sydney Thunder defeated the Sydney Sixers by 4 wickets to advance to the Huge Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 remaining. Chasing 152, the Thunder rode on a match-winning efficiency from Sam Billings, who scored an unbeaten 42 off 29 balls, and a late cameo from Nathan McAndrew to seal victory with seven balls to spare. The Thunder will now face the Hobart Hurricanes within the remaining, aiming for his or her second BBL title.
Sydney Sixers battle to construct momentum with the bat
The Sixers struggled to seek out consistency of their innings after opting to bat first. Early dismissals of Kurtis Patterson and Jack Edwards put them on the again foot at 19/2 within the fourth over. Skipper Moises Henriques and Josh Philippe steadied the ship briefly, however their gradual scoring price added stress. Henriques fell for 29 off 30 balls, and the Sixers had been lowered to 76/5 within the thirteenth over. Jordan Silk performed an important anchor position, scoring an unbeaten 43 off 30 balls, whereas Ben Dwarshuis added a quick-fire 30 off 20 deliveries to push the entire to a aggressive 151/7. Thunder bowlers Wes Agar and Tom Andrews stood out, claiming two wickets every whereas sustaining disciplined strains.
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Sydney Thunder’s regular chase led by Sam Billings
The Thunder’s chase began on a brisk observe as Jason Sangha and David Warner added 29 runs within the first three overs earlier than Warner fell for 11. Sangha’s aggressive knock of 30 off 19 offered the platform, however wickets at common intervals stored the sport evenly poised. At 100/4 within the thirteenth over, the Thunder wanted a gradual hand, and Sam Billings rose to the event. The wicketkeeper-batter anchored the chase along with his unbeaten 42, supported by Nathan McAndrew’s explosive 19 off seven deliveries. Their partnership ensured Thunder crossed the road comfortably with seven balls to spare, regardless of some tight overs from Jafer Chohan and Mitchell Perry.
Right here’s how Twitter reacted:
Congratulations to ex-Knight Chris Inexperienced on taking part in an vital position in taking his group Sydney Thunder to the BBL remaining.💜 pic.twitter.com/J9hAQPfw6I
— KKR Vibe (@KnightsVibe) January 24, 2025
WE’RE OFF THE BIG ONE THUNDER NATION ⚡️⚡️⚡️ pic.twitter.com/2MWbwg8JXR
— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) January 24, 2025
David warner has guided his group to Sydney’s thunder first bbl remaining In ten years. Superb captaincy lead by warner. Highest run scorer within the BBL. Reveals what a captain he’s. Fanatic effort #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/48ErpZSe2f
— Coach lukas (@lukeR15sky) January 24, 2025
This Sydney Thunder’s Huge Bash run is simply exceptional, with the accidents that they’d they’ve come out and carried out terribly to undergo the Ultimate, All the most effective for the large Ultimate, Let’s go Thunders. #BBL14 @BBL
— Prazoley (@prazoley_) January 24, 2025
Can Warner lead Sydney Thunder repeat what Warner lead Sunrisers Hyderabad did in 2016 IPL.
Profitable Championship by ending on the desk and profitable all the three matches from Knockout.#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/NzkjAFASzZ
— Basic Mojito (@classic_mojito) January 24, 2025
Your #BBL14 Ultimate is about 🏆
Shout out who’ll take the title! pic.twitter.com/LO6Jll9r84
— KFC Huge Bash League (@BBL) January 24, 2025
Sadly, that is the tip of our season.
Thanks to all of the Sixers members and followers who’ve supported us all season 🩷#LIKEASIXER #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/r2oMAuy0HR
— Sydney Sixers (@SixersBBL) January 24, 2025
Sydney Thunder are by means of to the ultimate 🙌🏏#Cricket #BBL14 #sydneythunder pic.twitter.com/RIp6G99K7k
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 24, 2025
Honest to say the higher group received tonight. Thunder performed higher within the energy performs and had the flexibility to seek out the boundary after they wanted it, which the 6ers didn’t. Full credit score to the 6ers for hanging in there so long as they did, particularly being down so many starters.#BBL14
— Lachlan Jeffery (@LachlanJeffery) January 24, 2025
So Huge Bash league Ultimate ll be between Hobart Hurricane and Sydney Thunder. David Warner performed a very good innings to information his group into the ultimate. It may be thrilling finish of the match…#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/GzyYAhMp86
— Muzammal Hassan (@muzammaldgr) January 24, 2025
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