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In an electrifying moment from the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 season, Sydney Sixers‘ Ben Dwarshuis unleashed a gargantuan six that left fans and commentators in awe during Match 02 against the Melbourne Renegades at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Ben Dwarshuis smashes a massive six
The incident occurred in the 18th over of the match when Will Sutherland, bowling for the Renegades, delivered a full ball on middle and leg. Dwarshuis, known for his explosive lower-order batting, took full advantage. Clearing his front leg, he connected with the ball in such a way that it soared towards the deep mid-wicket region, landing on the roof of the Bill O’Reilly Stand – a feat measured at an astonishing 108 meters.
This six wasn’t just about the distance; it was the sheer power behind the shot that had everyone talking. The ball, if unimpeded by the roof, appeared destined to exit the stadium, showcasing Dwarshuis’s remarkable strength and timing. The crowd erupted in cheers as the ball thudded against the metal roof before tumbling down, a testament to what could be one of the longest sixes in BBL history.
Here is the video:
BIG BEN 🤯
Ben Dwarshuis might have just hit the biggest six of the summer! #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/RCft5DqEQT
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 16, 2024
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Tim Seifert takes Melbourne Renegades to a respectable total
The Renegades, batting first, managed to put up a competitive score of 169/7 in their 20 overs, largely thanks to a debut fifty from Tim Seifert, who scored 55, and an unbeaten knock of 36 from captain Sutherland. Despite a solid start with openers Jake Fraser-McGurk and Josh Brown, the Renegades couldn’t capitalize on their early momentum.
Sydney Sixers’ chase and Dwarshuis’s highlight
The Sixers responded with an aggressive chase, powered by an unbeaten 53 from captain Moises Henriques. The powerplay was explosive, with the Sixers racing to 44/1 in the first four overs, setting the stage for their victory. The match’s defining moment came in the 18th over when Dwarshuis hit a colossal six off Sutherland, which not only added to the scoreboard but also electrified the crowd. Ultimately, the Sixers chased down the target with 5 wickets in hand and 9 balls to spare, kick-starting their BBL campaign with a win that will be remembered for Dwarshuis’s monster hit.
