BBL 2024-25: David Warner, the former Australian cricketer, finally broke an 11-year drought in the Big Bash League by scoring his first-ever fifty in the competition. And, of course, his two little daughters couldn’t have been prouder, celebrating this milestone with pure joy. Warner, who is captaining Sydney Thunder in the 2024-25 BBL season, made this long-awaited achievement in a match against Melbourne Renegades.
Warner has finally got the opportunity to play under him as Cricket Australia rescinded its lifetime captaincy ban against him and let him lead Sydney Thunder in this season. His match will begin from the first ball of their 16th game of the season today.
Sydney Thunder began their innings, and the opener Warner stepped in with all his aggressive intent. He took big hits and crucial partnerships, though was in a careful yet an aggressive control over his innings not to lose the run-rate momentum. Fifty came in 15th over, but facing Will Sutherland over here. He hit back the slower delivery through the boundary with a hit right down to mid-on.
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David Warner's first BBL half-century since 2013! 👏
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It was the first half-century of Warner in the Big Bash League since 2013 back, when the competition was still trying to get into its feet. But, with the years passed by, Warner became the one among the most explosive players across the world in terms of T20, accumulating as many as a thousand unforgettable performances in both IPL and for Australia. It has been a joy to watch him lead Sydney Thunder with such enthusiasm this season in the BBL, blending his vast experience with his natural aggression.
What Warner did was not wait for this moment but take the pedal off the floor. Warner remained unbeaten on 86* off 57 balls, with 10 boundaries and two sixes. His thrilling knock ensured Sydney Thunder put together a competitive 156/4 in the first innings and thus built a good base for the team. This was the moment Warner and his family were waiting for as well as everyone who was cheering for them.
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