In an impressive meeting at the Sydney Showground Stadium, and Sydney Sixers the edge Sydney Thunder and 5 wickets in Match 8 of Big Bash League 2024-25. The game featured special shows, and Ben Dwarshuis best known as Player of the Match for his all-round display.
Sydney Thunder set a tough target after impressing Ben Dwarshuis
Opting to toss first, the Sydney Sixers managed to restrict Sydney Thunder to 163/5 in their 20 overs. Cameron Bancroftwho finished the innings with 5 fours and 3 sixes. Oliver Davies he chipped in with an all-important 47 off 34, breaking his six-wicket haul. Despite their contributions, the Thunder's power was dampened by some well-coached bowling from the Sixers.
Akeal Hosein (2/23) and Dwarshuis (2/26) helped to break important ties, while Sean Abbott added one point to his tally. The Thunder's midfield lacked pace, leaving them a little short on pace despite providing solid possessions.
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Sydney Sixers chase down the target in style with Dwarshuis providing the finishing touch
The Sydney Sixers' run was marked by steady contributions from their batting line-up. Josh Philippe (35 out of 27) and Jack Edwards (28 from 18) provided a strong start. Skipper Moises Henriques and James Vince they gave away runs but failed to convert their starts into big scores.
Change came Jordan Silk's tallied 36 from 25, aided by Dwarshuis' late blitz. Dwarshuis hit an unbeaten 20 off just 8 balls, including two huge sixes, to seal the victory with a ball to spare. The thunderbolts, led by Lockie Ferguson (2/32), battled valiantly but lacked the winning streak to stop the Sixers' march.
Dwarshuis' all-around heroics made him an overnight star. His disciplined bowling, picking up 2 crucial wickets for just 26 runs, set the tone for the Sixers. Later, his fearless batting under pressure made for a thrilling finish, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Here's how Twitter did it:
Ben Dwarshuis does it again!!!!!! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/e0tGqBiKQJ
– Sydney Sixers (@SixersBBL) December 21, 2024
My name is Jordan “The Finisher” Silk and I continue to rock the Sydney Thunder!
My name is Ben “The Tash” Dwarshuis and I continue to torture the Sydney Thunder!
Don't let them go @SixersBBL 💖 pic.twitter.com/gUyQA4zZKi
– Karl Seed ⚡️ (@KarlSeed29) December 21, 2024
SIXERS win!!
Ben Dwarshuis, what a player!!! 20 runs in 8 deliveries!! pic.twitter.com/WMw3u35Ltt
– Karl Bradman (@kbplus2008) December 21, 2024
Ben Dwarshuis
What a hit 🔥🔥
Great control over hitting 💪– Tarun (@saddapunjab10) December 21, 2024
BEN DWARSHUIS RELEASES THE ZINGER!
Pins have been deleted! What a delivery! #BBL14 #BigBashLeague #Cricket #BenDwarshuis #Zinger #BowlerBrilliance #WicketAlert #BBLHighlights #Cricket Skills pic.twitter.com/wKAM59ipOH– Ritu Jaipur (@Ritukd31) December 21, 2024
Ben Dwarshuis has taken a wicket in every game against the Thunder since the COVID pandemic 😷🔥#bbl14 pic.twitter.com/81GB8l2a75
– Random Stats Guy (@randostatsguy) December 21, 2024
Ben Dwarshuis My Boy 🤝🤝🤝 #bbl #bbl14 # is five
— Govinda Mishra (@Govindamishra9) December 21, 2024
Ben Dwarshuis 🔥🔥🔥
– Ritik (@smith___49) December 21, 2024
Ben dwarshuis perfect finish for the sixers
— Kartheek_Özil 🦁 (@Bareddykartheek) December 21, 2024
The only team that dominates the Sydney Derby is @SixersBBL.it was very touching .What a fantastic win.Great match.Ben Dwarshuis and Jordan Silk 👏👏👏 great finish by these two. #BigBash #BBL14 #BBL2024 #SydneySixers
— Ambati Karthik (@AmbatiKarthik7) December 21, 2024