Sydney Thunder batsman Sam Konstas was his side's lone warrior in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 match against Perth Scorchers. The match between the two teams takes place at the Sydney Showdown Stadium in Sydney.
Sam Konstas, who set the scene on fire during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, continued his good form with the bat and proved his prowess with the bat in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. the Sydney Thunder team.
Sam Konstas in the ongoing match against Perth Scorchers has played an extremely mature innings and is making sure that he stays there till the end for his team. He has looked unfazed by wickets falling at the other end and is making sure he scores quickly for his side as well.
At the start of his innings, Sam Konstas was also on the receiving end of the ugly hit. On the 3rd ball of the 8th over, Sam Billings advanced down the track against Mahli Beardman. But he went too hard and hit it straight to Ashton Turner at mid on.
Konstas, at the non-striker's end, stepped forward to take a quick single. However, Ashton Turner, in the middle, came up with the bullet throw. He missed the stumps but the ball continued to hit the Sydney Thunder batsman in the ribs as he looked pained by the impact of the ball.
Watch: Sam Billings is hit in the ribs by a bullet throw from Ashton Turner
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Sam Konstas was on the receiving end of a rocket arm from Ashton Turner. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/rMTA5IEJro
ā KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 13, 2025
Sam Konstas slams a solid half-century for Sydney Thunder and ends with an innings of 53 runs from 42 balls
Sam Konstas slammed a solid half-century for Sydney Thunder in the ongoing match. Despite wickets falling at the other end, the batsman looked in superb touch and ensured his team crossed the 100-run mark, which at one stage looked impossible.
Sam Konstas ended with an innings of 53 runs from 42 balls. He batted at a strike rate of around 127 and also hit 5 fours and 2 sixes in his innings. Apart from him and Chris Green, no other batsman crossed the 20-run mark, which speaks volumes for the team's poor outing.
For Perth Scorchers, Cooper Connolly was one of the performers with the ball. Apart from his economical spell with the ball, he removed Sam Billings and what caught the attention of many was that he brought a unique celebration after taking the wicket.
Connolly shot his arm and Billings backpedaled a little too much in an attempt to force him offside. The ball skidded and hit the top of the leg stump after the toss. Then came the famous bow and arrow celebration.
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Cooper Connolly celebrates with a bow and arrow after putting away Sam Billings
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Cooper Connolly takes down Sam Billings and reveals an iconic celebrity! #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/iG0ek83IvT
ā KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 13, 2025