WEB DESK: Pakistan’s star leg spinner Shadab Khan, with his prolific bowling, helped Sydney Thunder win their first match in Big Bash League 2025/26.
While chasing 194, the Brisbane Heat managed to score 159 at the loss of six wickets despite their record of chasing 258 runs against the Scorchers just three nights before.
This time, Shadab, with his wicket-to-wicket bowling, finished with 4-24 from 4 overs, as Heat fell well short of the target.
Batting first, Sydney Thunder scored a total of 193 for 4 with 127-run partnership from openers Konstas and Gilkes. Konstas’ 45-ball 63 included crisp drives through the off-side, while Gilkes went aerially and top-scored with 76 off 48.
Shaheen Afridi taken off bowling in BBL
Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi had a disappointing debut in the Big Bash League (BBL). The Pakistani star pacer was removed from the attack after a difficult spell in the match between the Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Renegades.
Shaheen Afridi bowled 2.4 overs for 43 runs without taking a wicket, including three no-balls and two wides.
While he started his second over positively with three dot balls, he struggled to maintain line and length in the remainder of his spell.
In the 18th over of the Renegades’ innings, Afridi delivered two full-tosses at chest height to Tim Seifert and Ollie Price.
This prompted the umpires to remove him from bowling due to dangerous deliveries.
Sydney Sixers assign unique jersey number
Sydney Sixers assigned Pakistan’s prolific batter Babar Azam a unique jersey number ahead of the Big Bash League (BBL) season 15.
The franchise announced the move through its social media platforms, showcasing the star Pakistani batter at the historic Sydney Cricket Ground.
While Babar is widely associated with the number 56, the Sixers introduced a creative variation; the 30-year-old will sport 056 this season.
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