Melbourne Stars have stumbled to a three wicket victory against Sydney Thunder to go to the top of the BBL ladder. In a thrilling conclusion the visitors kept losing wickets with the target within sight. The hosts kept piling on the pressure but ultimately the Stoinis-Larkin parternship proved crucial.
19.4 - N McAndrew to A Zampa
Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Green.
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Prolonged appeal and eventually the finger goes up, amazing scenes in Sydney. Hinchliffe went for an almighty heave and it hasn't worked. Incredible cricket.
19.3 - N McAndrew to C Hinchliffe
Length ball, outside off stump moves in front Slog, hit pad to.
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Chipped tamely to Morris who takes it with a big smile on his face. Stars only need one for victory but the Thunder refuse to give up. The new batsman will be on strike with all the fielders up in the circle. This certainly isn't over yet.
19.2 - N McAndrew to N Nile
Half volley, to leg on the front foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on, by Morris.
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19.1 - N McAndrew to P Handscomb
Yorker, outside off stump moves in front working, to mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Green.
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Ov 19: 1 1 0 1 0 0 ( 3 Runs )
18.6 - C Morris to N Nile
Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, inside edge to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Morris.
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18.5 - C Morris to N Nile
Yorker, middle stump on the front foot pushing, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Sams.
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18.4 - C Morris to P Handscomb
Slower ball full toss, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ross.
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18.3 - C Morris to P Handscomb
Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Ferguson.
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18.2 - C Morris to N Nile
Reverse Swing-In yorker, off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Ferguson.
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18.1 - C Morris to P Handscomb
Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Doggett.
