Melbourne Stars captain Marcus Stoinis is having a great time on the field in the ongoing match against Hobart Hurricanes in the 2024-25 Big Bash League (BBL). The match between the two TEAMS takes place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.
After Melbourne Stars posted a mammoth total of 219 runs on the board, Mark Steketee got them off to a brilliant start with the ball. The pacer took three quick wickets with the ball, removing Caleb Jewell, Charlie Wakim and Ben McDermott.
Mark Steketee takes Melbourne Stars early with the ball, picks three quick wickets
But it's fair to say that the credit for Caleb Jewell's wicket goes to none other than Stoinis. The Melbourne Stars skipper produced a sensational effort in the field and picked one of the best catches of the season to send the batsman.
Mark Steketee bowled a good length delivery which was on the move. Caleb Jewell tried to cross the infield but didn't get the right connection as he got it off the bottom of the bat. It looked like the ball would easily drift away to mid on and the batsman would survive.
But Marcus Stoinis produced a stunning effort as he raced back and made a full dive. He stretched his arms as far as possible and hung on with both hands. He was then on the ground with both arms raised in celebration as his team celebrated the wicket.
Watch: Marcus Stoinis takes a sensational catch at the MCG to remove Caleb Jewell
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– KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) JanuaRy 19, 2025
Marcus Stoinis played an innings of 32 runs off 19 balls, helping his team post a total of 219 runs on the board.
Marcus Stoinis also had a decent outing with the bat in the first innings for his team. The Melbourne Stars skipper played an innings of 32 runs from 19 balls. He batted at a strike rate of over 168 and also hit 4 fours and 1 six in his innings.
But the hero of the innings for the Melbourne Stars was Glenn Maxwell. The all-rounder played a brutal innings and ensured that his team finished with a big total. He finished with 76 runs from 32 balls. He batted at a strike rate of over 237 with the help of 5 fours and 6 sixes.
Beau Webster also hit a half-century and based on the collective effort with the bat, Melbourne Stars posted a total of 219 runs on the board. They now look like favorites to win the game as they started quite well with the ball.
Apart from Mark Steketee, Tom Curran also added his name to the wickets column. Even captain Marcus Stoinis picked a wicket as he removed Matthew Wade to leave the opposition reeling at 92/5.
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