END OF OVER:20 | 11 Runs 1 Wkt | ST: 182/8 | RR: 9.10
- Tom Andrews3 (5b)
- Lockie Ferguson1 (2b)
- Beau Webster4-0-42-3
- Joel Paris4-0-29-1
9pm Sydney Thunder, thanks to a bizarre non-appeal, have gotten to 182, a fair few runs more than they would have thought they'd get when they were 79 for 3 after ten overs. But Billings, on 16 off 16 at the time, was short of his ground while taking a run, but Stars never appealed and he went on to finish on 72 off 39 to hoist Thunder to a good total. Jason Sangha and the openers also contributed, while Sams got some key runs down the order. For Stars, it was a much improved bowling performance from the one in Sydney two days ago. Webster finished with three wickets, but Siddle was probably the best bowler for them. Usama Mir who dropped Bancroft early, came back to remove Bancroft and Davies off consecutive balls, but went for runs later. Stars are looking at a tough chase as they hunt their first win of the season. Join us soon for the chase!
Ja: "Am I the only one who is crazy. I swear I heard Stoinus appeal, saying "howzat" and the umpire saying "want me to send it up"" One replay did seem to show someone saying "howzat" but Stoinis had walked away, and later Maxwell on player mic seemed to not even know what incident the commentators were talking about, so I don't think the players had much of a clue! So they can't have too much to complain about, surely!
DR Sams b Webster 16 (14m 8b 2x4 1x6) SR: 200
Webster to bowl the last over
END OF OVER:19 | 9 Runs | ST: 171/7 | RR: 9.00
- Tom Andrews0 (4b)
- Daniel Sams10 (5b)
- Joel Paris4-0-29-1
- Peter Siddle4-0-33-2
Shane: "Did they appeal that one?"
END OF OVER:18 | 9 Runs 1 Wkt | ST: 162/7 | RR: 9.00
- Tom Andrews0 (2b)
- Daniel Sams1 (1b)
- Peter Siddle4-0-33-2
- Beau Webster3-0-31-2
Billings was on 16 off 16 when Stars goofed up the run-out appeal. Since then, he crashed 56 off the next 23 balls!
Tom Andrews
SW Billings b Siddle 72 (56m 39b 9x4 2x6) SR: 184.61
Siddle to bowl out
END OF OVER:17 | 13 Runs 1 Wkt | ST: 153/6 | RR: 9.00
- Sam Billings64 (35b)
- Daniel Sams1 (1b)
- Beau Webster3-0-31-2
- Joel Paris3-0-20-1
Matthew: "Bowling team has to decide to appeal for lbw, so why would the umpire make the decision for them when it comes to run outs? Onus is on the fielders to be on the lookout for these opportunities."
CJ Green c Cartwright b Webster 6 (4m 3b 1x4 0x6) SR: 200