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Twitter Reaction: Chris Gayle destroys Strikers, equals Yuvraj's fastest fifty record

Twitter Reaction: Chris Gayle destroys Strikers, equals Yuvraj’s fastest fifty record

Melbourne Renegades versus Adelaide Strikers game was seen as the opportunity for Chris Gayle to gain back his status in the BBL with his bat. It was also very important tie for the Renegades. They needed to beat Adelaide ­Strikers by 38 runs or chase down their total inside 16 overs to overtake fourth-placed Thunder on run rate to move ahead in the tournament.

The home team won the toss and put…

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Watch: Nick Maddinson’s bat chips into two in the BBL

Watch: Nick Maddinson’s bat chips into two in the BBL

In the Sydney derby that took place in BBL, between the Sydney Thunders and Sydney Sixers, the Thunders again managed to get the better out of the Sixers. During the intensely fought match an interesting incident took place. In the 12th over, with the Sixers well in the game, requiring 88 runs from 50 balls which is an easier chase in the T20 format, SS batsman Nic Maddinson’s bat chipped into…

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BBL 5 Match 29 Review: Lynn, Badree turn up the Heat at MCG

BBL 5 Match 29 Review: Lynn, Badree turn up the Heat at MCG

Samuel Badree bowled a brilliant spell at the historic ground. (Photo by Darrian Traynor – CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images)

Brisbane Heat skipper Chris Lynn went berserk at the ‘G’ and his brutal hitting power again stole the show as his made 7-188 from their 20 overs against Melbourne Stars. The total proved sufficient as leg-spinner bowled a magnificent spell to crush the Stars early in their…

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Watch: Jake Lehmann hits a six for winning runs

Watch: Jake Lehmann hits a six for winning runs

Hobart Hurricanes went head to head today against Adelaide Strikers with a hope of keeping their contention in the BBL alive. The Hurricanes, however, put up an ordinary batting show and let the Strikers bowlers take hold of the match early on by restricting them for just 143 in 19.3 over.

The Strikers reply was dull. They batted cautiously and rarely looked to have a grip over the match. The…

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BBL 5 Match 28 Review: Strikers clinch a last ball victory

BBL 5 Match 28 Review: Strikers clinch a last ball victory

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 13: Tim Ludeman and Jake Lehmann of the Adelaide Strikers celebrate after Lehmann hit the winning runs during the Big Bash League match between the Adelaide Strikers and the Hobart Hurricanes at Adelaide Oval on January 13, 2016 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo Source: CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images)

Tim Paine and Kumar Sangakkara went out to open the innings for…

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IPL, BBL among the top ten most-watched leagues in the world

IPL, BBL among the top ten most-watched leagues in the world

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The Big Bash League (BBL), which is in its fifth edition, has now become one of the top 10 most attended sports leagues in the world. This is another example of the Big Bash League’s fast emerging success.

This news comes just after a week when a record 80,883 crowd turned up to the MCG for the Melbourne derby tie between the Stars and Renegades.

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BBL 5 Match 27 Review: Renegades hunt down a challenging target

BBL 5 Match 27 Review: Renegades hunt down a challenging target

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 11: Dwayne Bravo of the Renegades bats during the Big Bash League match between the Sydney Thunder and the Melbourne Renegades at Spotless Stadium on January 11, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King – CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images)

Sydney Thunders just did not possess enough firepower to prevent Renegades’ power-packed batting from gunning the target…

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Watch: Jimmy Peirson smashes a humongous six in BBL

Watch: Jimmy Peirson smashes a humongous six in BBL

Jimmy Peirson, who plays for Queensland and the Redlands Tigers in Brisbane Grade Cricket, has been a regular feature of the Brisbane Heat team in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL). The 23-year-old is a fine wicketkeeper and also opens the batting for his team. In today’s match against the Sydney Sixers, he spanked a six that will be will long be remembered by fans present at the historic SCG.

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