Shane Watson led side Sydney Thunder won the rain-curtailed match of the eighth season by beating Melbourne Stars by 15 runs. Thus, it was a fine start for the Thunder side. Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell won the toss and decided to bowl first. Thunder got off to a decent start when their big-hitting openers, Shane Watson and Jos Buttler added 39 runs for the opening stand.
However, Adam Zampa who had a good T20I series against India was able to strike when the opening partnership was looking threatening. Subsequently, Sandeep Lamichanne also made an impressive start on his BBL debut.
Jason Sangha shows his pyrotechnics.
The leg-spinner got the better off the big fish, Shane Watson and also got Callum Ferguson in his first over. However, Lamichanne was taken to cleaners in his final over by Jason Sangha.
Jason Sangha was also making his debut in the BBL smashed 63 runs from just 36 balls. The right-hander scored four fours and four sixes in his blistering knock. Thus, Sangha scored the fastest fifty in the BBL history.
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Sangha was given good support by all-rounder Daniel Sams. Sams scored 34 runs from 21 balls as he batted in the topmost gear. Furthermore, Daniel also had a fine match with the ball.
The seamer scalped three wickets and gave away only five runs in his spell. Hence, he was awarded the Man of the match for his all-around performance.
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However, the Melbourne Stars target was revised to 90 runs in eight overs after rain made its appearance. Stars could not get any momentum into their innings as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Nick Larkin gave some hopes to the chase as he scored 28 runs from 13 balls, but other batsmen could not come up with substantial scores.
Here is how Twitter Reacted to Sydney Thunder win:
Sandeep's Army are going mental on the hill!
The young man's taken TWO wickets in his first #BBL08 over!! pic.twitter.com/Glt5EUG53l
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 21, 2018
I blame this guy. Poor selection. #BBL08 pic.twitter.com/5BqDSsdJrQ
— Cat Jones (@Cricketbatcat) December 21, 2018
We need Duckworth and Lewis to come together via Skype and create a new T20 formula. #BBL08 @FoxCricket
— Tom Morris (@tommorris32) December 21, 2018
https://twitter.com/matty54708383/status/1076086563891638273
Jason Sangha has got the arms to clear the ropes.#BBL2018
— ?????? ????? (@GautamSodhi1) December 21, 2018
Well played, Jason Sangha.
— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) December 21, 2018
Jason Sangha is better than King Kohli #snags #BBL08 ???
— Caden Helmers (@cadenhelmers) December 21, 2018
And Twitter gave this guy a tick ????? but GO ON JASON SANGHA! https://t.co/llkG77QJhO
— Dhillon, Parmdip S (@ThisIsParmdip) December 21, 2018
A big six and an even bigger dive in the crowd! No reward, but A+ for effort so we'll give the replay a run anyway ?♂️#BBL08 | @Weet_Bix pic.twitter.com/m7icEyA3z9
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 21, 2018