WATCH: Oliver Davies dethrones Todd Murphy with hat-trick of towering sixes in BBL 2024-25

In the 8th game of the Big Bash League 2024-25 (BBL) at the Sydney Showground, fans were treated to a thrilling display of power punches Sydney Thunderstormthe top order batsman Oliver Davies stole the show In a remarkable sequence during the seventh innings of the Thunder’s innings, Davies unleashed a stunning six-over, hitting three consecutive maximums off the Sydney Sixers bowler. Todd Murphy.

A show of six in a row

The fireworks started on the first ball of the over when Murphy bowled, and Davies came out confidently to bowl it to long-on for a towering six. The second delivery met a similar fate as Davies raced up the pitch, connecting sweetly to send the ball soaring once more. Murphy adjusted his angle for the third ball, changing around the wicket, but it made no difference. Davies read the line perfectly, came down the track and blasted another massive six over long-on, leaving the crowd in awe of his power and accuracy.

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Davies played a crucial innings, scoring 47 runs off 34 balls. His knock included a six and three boundaries, contributing significantly to Thunder’s total with an impressive strike rate of 138.24. Although he fell short of a half-century, his performance in the middles provided a valuable boost to the team’s innings.

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Sydney Thunder lose a thriller

Batting first, Sydney Thunder posted a competitive total of 163/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Cameron Bancroft anchored the innings with an unbeaten 70 off 52 balls. His composed knock included five fours and three sixes, hitting at 134.62. Bancroft’s efforts ensured the Thunder had a solid foundation, with Davies and others adding valuable contributions.

For Sydney Sixers, left arm spinner Akeal Hosein he was the most outstanding player with the ball. He bowled a disciplined spell of four overs, claiming two wickets while maintaining an impressive economy rate of 5.80. Hosein’s ability to contain runs and pick up crucial wickets kept Thunder’s aggressive batting in check during the middle overs.

The game went down to the wire where the Sixers clinched victory on the final ball of the game. Ben Dwarshuis i Jordan Silk they played useful unbeaten knocks of 20 and 36 to help their team chase a thriller.

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