Big Bash

[God is an Englishman]

Strange rule last ball of game last night. Talk about exploiting the sub rule. Hmmm

Sub rule wasn't used.

[God is an Englishman]

probably the best use of the rules I’ve seen in the BBL ever - why they don’t retire players more is beyond me.

Strikers choked.. bowled poor, fielded worse.

Surely choking implies they were favourites to win.

This is a team that snuck into the finals, against the team that won 3 more games during the regular season. To take it to the final ball made it a thrilling game, not a choke.

I would say that last ball fielding was a choke.

I was surprised the last batsmen was wearing pads.

[Bodø]

Typical South Australian mentality though - "we lost so we must have been cheated", yet conveniently got through the previous game after a sodgy catch on the khawaja wicket and it barely gets a mention.

[ozzie owl]

Along with declining crowds since a peak in 2016/17, TV ratings also in decline with ratings almost a half of what they were 5 years ago.

Clearly past and present players believe the season is too long .

https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/b ... 0178c69228

[eagleboy]

Thunder out for 15 against Strikers 139. wtf

Thorton 5-4 and Agars 4-6.

[ozzie owl]

Thunder out for 15 against Strikers 139. wtf

Thorton 5-4 and Agars 4-6.

Incredible collapse with Thunder innings only lasting 35 balls .

[Con M]

Thunder out for 15 against Strikers 139. wtf

Thorton 5-4 and Agars 4-6.

Incredible collapse with Thunder innings only lasting 35 balls .

That should get them through the gate to see Thunderous’s next home game. TV broadcaster will be thrilled.

[Ofor Fuxake]

Thunder out for 15 against Strikers 139. wtf

Thorton 5-4 and Agars 4-6.

Incredible collapse with Thunder innings only lasting 35 balls .

If they bowled them out under the minimum five overs would it have been called a N/R?

[Con M]

I see Rashid Khan is showing heaps of loyalty by effing off to the South African Bashathon before the end of the Strikers’ season. More money?

[ozzie owl]

I see Rashid Khan is showing heaps of loyalty by effing off to the South African Bashathon before the end of the Strikers’ season. More money?

I would think for more money.

No different to footballers in Europe , minimal loyalty there as well .

[Rookie]

Should rename this the Big Bore, overkill and lost of all its shine, NEXT

[C U Next Saturday]

Should rename this the Big Bore, overkill and lost of all its shine, NEXT

Its been a decent tournament so far this season. But next season will be reduced in fixtures

[Rookie]

Should rename this the Big Bore, overkill and lost of all its shine, NEXT

Its been a decent tournament so far this season. But next season will be reduced in fixtures

Hopefully alot more reduced

[ozzie owl]

Should rename this the Big Bore, overkill and lost of all its shine, NEXT

Its been a decent tournament so far this season. But next season will be reduced in fixtures

Hopefully alot more reduced

Not reduced until next TV deal starts in 2024/25, when it will be 43 games down from 61.

[ozzie owl]

How crazy that as soon as the BBL finals arrive we see the departure of the high profile players .

[eagleboy]

How crazy that as soon as the BBL finals arrive we see the departure of the high profile players .

Replacements last night did well. The Strikers still will miss their stars. Lynn is a gun still.

[ozzie owl]

How crazy that as soon as the BBL finals arrive we see the departure of the high profile players .

Replacements last night did well. The Strikers still will miss their stars. Lynn is a gun still.

Strikers demolished last by Brown last night , a true 20/20 cricketer plucked from Brisbane grade cricket.