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On Sunday, Australian all-rounder Daniel Christian smashed the fastest fifty of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) and guided Sydney Sixers to a 38-run triumph over the Adelaide Strikers.
Christian slammed five sixes and four fours, reaching his half-ton in jusꦑt 15 balls. Sixers were 58/3 in the 12th over when Christian walked in and completely chang𒐪ed the course of the match with some brutal hitting.
Overall, it was the second-fastest fifty in BBL history after West Indies star Chris Gayle. The ‘Universe Boss’ reached his half-century from just 12 balls in 2016 while playing for the Melbourne Renegades.
Christian took debutant Liam Scott to the cleaners durinꦗg the BBL 10 ga🔜me when he clobbered the bowler for 22 runs in an over.
The youth of first-g๊amer Liam Scott vs one of the🔯 most experienced players the BBL has.
Dan Christian takes the points here 😄
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Even top-quality spinner Rashid Khan was also not spared by Christi♓an and was hit for 16 off an over.
DC is turning this game on its head!
Live :
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With the help of Christian’s knock, Sixers were able to post 177/5 in their allotted 20 overs.
The second-fastest 50 in BBL history! smoked a 50 off only 15 balls to comp♑letely change the game! |
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After batting heroics, Christian contributed with the ball
In reply, Strikers could only manage to reach 139/7, losing the game by 38 runs. Not only with the willow, Christian s🉐hined with the ball as꧒ well.
The right-armer conceded just 25 runs in his quota of four overs and picked up the prized wicket of Phil Salt, who scored a quickfire 16-ball 28 runs.
Without any surprises, Christian was named the ‘Player of the Match’ for his excellent all-round show. The ꦐvictory even took Sixers to third place in the BBL 10 standings, while Strikers are now at the fourth spot.
After the mat♕ch, Christian gave credit to the whole team for playing as a unit.
“The way the game started; Worrall bowled beautifully. We knew they had a good batting line up, but everyone was fantastic tonight. Spending time with the people who are playing, it’s good fun,” he said at the post-match presentation.
