In the eleventh match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25, Melbourne Stars They were against Sydney Sixers At the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The visiting team was desperate to turn its fortunes around in the tournament, after suffering defeats in all matches so far. The Stars set a target of 195 runs to chase the Sixers.
Marcus Stoinis' reaction to Todd Murphy
Stoinis arrived at the crease next Sam Harper He was knocked out by Murphy after only 12 rounds. A partnership has been built between Glenn Maxwell And Stoinis with the batsmen trying to gain some momentum after being dismissed at crucial junctures. Just then, Maxwell gave up his wicket while trying to sweep the batting. Stoinis was then responsible for taking the Stars to a respectable total. But his innings was soon over, as he missed a quicker ball off middle and leg from Murphy. The 35-year-old was visibly angry with himself as he returned to the dressing room. The Stars were at 150 runs for the loss of 5 wickets at the time of Stoinis' dismissal.
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Straight through, Stoen!
Todd Murphy picks up his second catch of the night – the Stars' bowling leader. #bubble14 pic.twitter.com/hs75nsFuTZ
– KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 26, 2024
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Murphy impresses for Sixers amid stellar offense
The runs came easily for the Stars as the Sixers invited them to bat first after winning the toss. Ben Duckett She played a 68-run knock for the Stars to put early pressure on the Sixers' bowling line-up. The Sixers struggled to stem the flow of runs as Duckett hit 10 fours and 2 towering sixes. Aqeel Hussein He was the Sixers' most expensive player. The Caribbean gave 50 runs at an economy rate of 12.50. Murphy was the only Sixers bowler to prove effective against the Stars. The 24-year-old took 2 wickets off 26 runs in a span of 4 overs.