Big Bash League Update – Matches 15 & 16
Brisbane Heat kept their disappointing run in the competition with a 31-run defeat at the hands of
Adelaide Strikers. Batting first, the strikers made 166 courtesy of strong contributions from their batters in every stage of the match.
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who put the finishing touches with a 28-run cameo.
The Heat’s reply was poor as they lost the top half for just 47 and despite late flurry from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Steven-James-Paulsen-c91307, who remained unbeaten on 35; they kept on losing wickets to be bundled out on 135 in 18 overs.
All Strikers’ bowlers bowled emphatically with the pick being http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Brendan-Drew-c1192 and James Muirhead, who grabbed a brace each to ensure that Heat remained rock bottom in the points table.
The next match played at the MCG witnessed Melbourne Stars taking on
Perth Scorchers. In a low scoring encounter, the Scorchers won by 8 runs after an impressive bowling performance.
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a well made 69.
From being 108 for 3, they lost the remaining wickets for just 28 runs and ended up making a meagre 136. Along with Warne’s brace, the pick of the bowler was James Faulker who had impressive figures of 4-1-17-3.
In reply, the Stars opener, Robert Quiney was handed an early lifeline as http://www.senore.com/Cricket/PD-Collingwood-c2173 dropped a sitter. Despite Quiney going on to make a fluent 39, Scorchers kept on taking wickets from the other end which resulted in an increase in the asking rate.
With bowlers putting considerable pressure, the Scorchers managed to hold their nerves to emerge victorious by 8 runs despite valiant effort by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Matthew-Wade-c1933, who remained unbeaten on 53 as the Stars could only make 128 for the loss of five wickets.
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