BBL 14: Cooper Connolly Shines As Perth Scorchers Close 2024 With A Dominant Win
BBL 14: Perth Scorchers inflict a hammering on Adelaide Strikers on New Year's Eve, as Cooper Connolly steals the show with his antics. Read below.
BBL 14: Perth Scorchers close 2024 with a dominant win, as the record-time Big Bash League champions inflict a hammering on Adelaide Strikers by registering a 7-wicket win in what was a quick chase for the visitors.
The crowd at the Adelaide Oval was left stunned, as the home side were reduced to 58/8 and were staring at the barrel of a double-digit total, but Brendan Doggett and Cameron Boyce had other plans, as the duo registered a record-breaking partnership with their unbeaten 84-run stand, which now stands as the highest 9th wicket partnership in the history of BBL.
Watch the highlights of record-breaking partnership here:
84 runs for the ninth wicket, and no dismissal either!
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 31, 2024
Here's the highlights from Brendan Doggett & Cameron Boyce's record-breaking partnership. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/3ppzDmuYU8
The fightback from the duo allowed Adelaide Strikers' bowlers a total to fight with, but Perth Scorchers were too good in their run chade, as their onslaught allowed them to chase down the total of 143 inside 14.3 overs, and hence, the Scorchers spoiled the New Year's Eve party of the home crowd comprehensively.
"The Strikers fought back well with the bat but we were still satisfied at the half way mark. Fin Allen is a class player and he showed it tonight. It was great to contribute and it was a lovely wicket to bat on. It did a bit early on but once I got in, it became a lot easier to bat," said Cooper Connolly, who was awarded the Player of the Match.
Jamie Overton, Finn Allen Exchange 'Heated' Moment During 2nd Innings | WATCH
The most shocking moment of the match came in the 8th over of the 2nd innings, as Jamie Overton almost committed a 'mankad' on Finn Allen on the 5th ball of the over. The duo exchanged some heated words, and the latter decided to take the Englishman on a ride, with him smashing a six off the final ball of his over.
Watch the viral video below:
How about that 👀
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 31, 2024
We've nearly just had a mankad! This Jamie Overton and Finn Allen battle is spicy. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/KPboRwjIMg
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