KFC Big Bash Update Match 5 & 6 – Part 3
The fifth clash of the inaugural Big Bash league was another high-voltage encounter between Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat at the Brisbane Cricket Ground. Both sides had tasted defeats in their respective opening games and looked to make amends in order to avoid a difficulty in the latter stages.
As it turned out, the Stars emerged victorious with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BB-McCullum-c1129. Opting to bat first, the Melbourne outfit put on a fighting total of 177 on the board, instigated by opener, Robert Quiney, who top scored with 97.
The left-hander was quick to adjust to the conditions and motored along swiftly to smash 5 fours and 6 maximum strikes to entertain a packed crowed. He was well aided by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DJ-Hussey-c1380 (45), with the pair adding 105 for the third wicket.
In reply, the Heat start was impressive with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/CJ-McKay-c1265’s accuracy ensured that the asking rate was always on the rise. It resulted in the medium pacer bagging 3 wickets, while celebrity moment was provided by Warne, who cleaned up McCullum – when he said he would while talking to the Fox Sports commentator.
Despite late heroics offered by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RJ-Harris-c2330 (25*), the hosts fell short by just 8 runs.
The next match between the Hobart Hurricanes (minus http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750.
Nonetheless, it proved fruitful for the Hurricanes – the home team, as they battered the Sixers by a handsome margin of 42 runs. After building up momentum, the hosts exploded like a Hurricane with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Travis-Birt-c2707 (65) substantial stand of 107 for the second wicket allowed their team to post a healthy 169 for 3 on the board.
In reply, Sixers never looked assured and lost two early wickets before Pakistani pacer, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rana-Naved-ul-Hasan-c83909’s devastating late flurry, where he grabbed a four-wicket haul, allowed the team to put further gloss on their victory.
The Sixers ended up making 127 for 9, with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Nic-Maddinson-c2099 top scoring with 33.
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