jackpot city casino BBL 2024-25: Konstas' Gritty Fifty, Andrews' Fiery Cameo Helps Thunder Seal Playoffs Berth

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Tom Andrews sensational outing helped the Sydney Thunder beat five-time champions Perth Scorchers by 58 runs in match No.33 of the ongoing Big Bash League 2024-25 at the Sydney Showdown Ground on Mondayjackpot city casino, January 13. (More Cricket News)

Opting to bowl first, Perth’s decision paid off as Lance Morris picked up David Warner for just eight.  A good start turned into a brilliant one as Morris sent Matthew Gilkes back to the pavilion. 

However, fresh off national debut, Sam Konstas scored a fighting fifty to keep them in the game, while a stunning Tom Andrews cameo, scoring 37 from just 13 balls took the Thunder to 158/7 in 20 overs. 

Defending a subpar total against Perth, the Thunder got the ball talking early on picking up five wickets in the first six overs. 

The Scorchers never recovered and were eventually bowled out for just 97 in 17.2 overs, with Aaron Hardie top-scoring with 22. 

For the Thunder, Chris Green picked up three wickets, while Nathan McAndrew got two wickets, and Tom Andrews, Tanveer Sangha and Mohammad Hasnain all taking a wicket. 

Sydney Thunder now lead Perth Scorchers 11-9 in their head-to-head record.

In the reverse fixture, on January 3, David Warner & Co. successfully chased down a target of 178 runs to beat the Scorchers by four wickets, making it two out of two this season.

Winners in the BBL03, BBL04, BBL06, BBL11, and BBL12 editions, the Scorchers are sixth and have a NRR of +0.467. The Ashton Turner-led side will need to win both their remaining matches to stay in contention for the play-offs (vs Thunder today, and vs Adelaide Strikers on January 18).

Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers: Playing XIs

Sydney Thunder (Playing XI): Sam Konstas, David Warner(c), Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings(w), Hugh Weibgen, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, George Garton, Tom Andrews, Tanveer Sangha, Mohammad Hasnain

Perth Scorchers (Playing XI): Sam Fanning, Finn Allen(w), Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Turner(c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Matthew Spoors, Mahli Beardman, Lance Morris, Jason Behrendorff

On Tuesday, deep inside Chinese Mongolia, the Harmanpreet Singh-led Men in Blue did just about enough to beat a spirited Chinese side. The occasion: the final of the Asian Champions Trophy 2024.

India, the most successful team in the competition, now have five titles, including back-to-back triumphs in 2023 and 2024. The victory adds to their bronze medal secured at the Paris Olympic Games last month.

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