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Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder are currently clashing in the 14th match of the ongoing 2024-25 Big Bash League (BBL 2024-25) at Manuka Oval in Canberra. This encounter has had a frustrating time for the Melbourne Stars against the Sydney Thunder.
In the 13th over of Sydney Thunder’s innings at Manuka Oval, Sam Billings, facing Melbourne Stars bowler Peter Siddle, played the ball outside the off stump and reached third. Billings took off for one run but was too late to unload.
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There was a direct hit at the bowler’s end that was almost over. But the umpire did not refer the decision to the third umpire, as it was not clear whether there was an appeal from the Melbourne Stars.
The throw went off the stumps and into the gap, allowing Sam Billings and Jason Sangha to steal extra runs against the Melbourne Stars in the ongoing BBL 2024-2025 campaign.
The replay showed that Billings was shorthanded, but since no appeal was made, the umpires did not send a final request to the third umpire.
This left former Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell and current skipper Marcus Stoinis disappointed. In the viral video, Glenn Maxwell appeared upset after being told by the commentators that Billings was out.
Glenn Maxwell’s take on the missed opportunity goes well:
No one complained 😳
Sam Billings was almost there, but somehow he survived, and Maxi couldn’t believe it! #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/BUY1E5K6Hb
– KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 28, 2024
“You make me laugh”
What Glenn Maxwell did when he realized it was priceless 😂
📺 Watch #BBL14 STAY on ch. 501 or river on Kayo: https://t.co/sOOmnqoiEr
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🔢 MATCH CENTER https://t.co/IhbQH2CxdL pic.twitter.com/HYBlTB5T6d— Fox Cricket (@FoxCricket) December 28, 2024
But the missed opportunity cost the Stars dearly, as Sam Billings went on to score 72 runs off 39 balls with nine boundaries and two sixes for the Thunder.
Billings added 60 runs off 44 balls with Jason Sangha (33) and 33 runs with Rutherford to help Sydney Thunder post a challenging 182/8 on the board in their 20 overs against the Melbourne Stars.
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Peter Siddle eventually got rid of Sam Billings but the damage was already done
Interestingly, it was Peter Siddle who finally got rid of Sam Billings. Siddle delivered the ball slowly, back of length and wide outside off, and tempted Billings to shoot wide. However, the Englishman sat too low, and the ball fell to the stumps.
Billings and Sangha were the top scorers for Sydney Thunder, while captain David Warner managed just 19 runs for the Stars. Beau Webster was the standout bowler for the Stars with three wickets, while Osama Mir and Siddle each picked up two wickets against the Thunder.
Chasing the target, Melbourne Stars got off to a good start as their opener Sam Harper lost his wicket cheaply for 4 runs in the first over, followed by captain Marcus Stoinis (22) and Glenn Maxwell (6). However, Ben Duckett (48 *) kept their hopes alive along with Hilton Cartwright (12 *).
