And in the 14th match Big Bash League 2024-25 (BBL) between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thundercricket fans enjoyed a stunning bowling performance Osama Mir. The Melbourne Stars right-arm pacer produced a stunning moment in the sixth over of the Sydney Thunder innings, dismissed Cameron Bancroft and Oliver Davies On successive deliveries, setting the tone for the pinning contest at Manuka Oval in Canberra.
Consecutive strikes from Osama Mir
Bancroft, looking confident, fell victim to Mir's clever delivery. While attempting a risky reverse pass on a full-length ball, Bancroft completely misjudged the shot. The ball crept in and hit the off-stump, leaving Bancroft to bowl and stun the crowd. Bancroft departed after 21 well-made balls from 16, including two sixes, marking a crucial breakthrough for the Stars.
Mir is not finished yet. In the next delivery, he took his second wicket in dramatic fashion. Mir bowled the ball attractively high outside off stump, directing Davies into an ambitious drive towards long-on. The ball dropped sharply, forcing Davies to fire an errant shot into the air. Mir showed amazing athleticism, diving to his right to complete a stunning clearance. Davies was sent back for a golden duck, leaving Sydney Thunder distraught. The moment almost slipped away when the ball wobbled briefly in Mir's grip, but he clung to it, achieving the magic 'two-on-two'.
Here is the video:
2 balls, 2 wickets 😮
Osama Mir demands Bancroft & Davies for successive deliveries! 🇵🇰 @BKTtyres #TheGolden_Moment #bubble14 pic.twitter.com/7YwfD4PJOg
– KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 28, 2024
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Sam Billings shines Sydney Thunder
Despite the early setback caused by Mir's brilliance, Sydney Thunder managed to post a competitive total of 182/8 in their 20 overs, thanks to a scintillating knock from the wicket-keeper. Sam Billings. The Englishman smashed a brilliant 72 off 39 balls, including nine fours and two towering sixes at an extraordinary strike rate of 184.62. Billings' innings provided the backbone to the Thunder's efforts, setting a tough target of 183 runs for the Melbourne Stars. In reply, the Stars could only reach 164/8, losing the match by 18 runs.
