BBL 2024/25: David Warner Ends 11-Year Wait with Electrifying BBL Half-Century
David Warner smashed an unbeaten 86 off 57 balls, including 10 fours and 2 sixes, marking his first BBL fifty in 11 years against Melbourne Renegades. Skippering Sydney Thunder, Warner has amassed 123 runs this season at a 146.42 strike rate. Thunder, with two wins in three matches, eye second place in the BBL standings.
Sydney Thunder, led by skipper David Warner, posted a competitive total of 156/4 in their 20 overs against Melbourne Renegades in the ongoing 16th match of BBL 2024-25 at the Sydney Showground Stadium. Warner was the standout performer, smashing an unbeaten 86 off 57 balls, including 10 fours and 2 sixes. He paced his innings brilliantly, reaching his half-century in 40 balls and accelerating with 36 runs off his last 17 deliveries.
The Thunder’s innings started cautiously, with Cameron Bancroft scoring 8 off 7 before falling in the second over. Sherfane Rutherford (11 off 18) and Oliver Davies (10 off 7) couldn’t capitalize, leaving Warner to anchor the innings. Matthew Gilkes provided late support with 23* off 21. Kane Richardson was the pick of the Renegades’ bowlers, taking 1/24 in his four overs, while Adam Zampa and Tom Rogers also claimed a wicket each.
In reply, the Renegades are 43/1 in 6.1 overs, requiring 114 runs in 83 balls. Josh Brown contributed a quick 22 off 18 before being dismissed by Tom Andrews. The Thunder’s bowlers will aim to defend their total, with the Renegades currently having a 65.56% win probability.
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