In the 25th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25, Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder delivered a gripping encounter at the Gabba, Brisbane. The match witnessed a stunning display of bowling by Brisbane Heat’s Spencer Johnson, who delivered a crucial breakthrough when he dismissed Sydney Thunder’s captain, David Warner.
Spencer Johnson outstanding yorker
It all happened in the 15th over of the Sydney Thunders’ innings when Johnson was bowling to Warner, who was in the middle of a well-constructed innings. Warner, the Thunder captain, had just reached his fifty and looked set to build on his total. However, in an attempt to be cheeky, he tried to play a reverse sweep. Johnson, ever the professional, delivered a brilliant yorker-length ball, full and straight, completely beating the batsman. The southpaw missed the ball, which crashed into the stumps, sending the Australian star back to the pavilion. Warner departed for a well-made 50 runs off 36 balls, including 7 boundaries.
Here is the video:
Johnson bowls Warner!
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Johnson was nothing short of outstanding in his four-over spell. The left-arm fast bowler showed remarkable precision and skill, taking three key wickets in his spell, proving to be the standout bowler for Brisbane Heat. His contribution was instrumental in restricting Sydney Thunder’s total.
Sydney Thunder sets a competitive target
Asked to bat first, Sydney Thunder posted a competitive total of 173 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Warner was the top scorer for the Thunder, and his half-century was a key highlight of their innings. Alongside Johnson’s brilliance, Brisbane Heat’s Michael Neser also played a pivotal role with the ball. Neser claimed 2 wickets and was the most economical bowler of the match, maintaining an impressive economy rate of 6.20, which helped restrict Thunder’s progress.
