Melbourne Stars captain Marcus Stoinis He is having a great time on the field in the ongoing match against Hobart Hurricanes in Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. A match between the two teams It is held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.
After Melbourne Stars posted a mammoth total of 219 runs on the board, Mark Steketee led them to a bright start with the ball. The pacer took three quick wickets with the ball, dismissing Caleb Jewell, Charlie Wakim and Ben McDermott.
Mark Steketee gets Melbourne Stars flying with the ball, picks three quick wickets
But it’s fair to say that credit for Caleb Jewell’s wicket goes to none other than Stoinis. The Melbourne Stars captain produced a sensational effort in the field and picked one of his best catches of the season to send the batter packing.
Mark Steketee bowled a good length delivery that moved the way. Caleb Jewell tried to slide over the pitch but couldn’t get the proper contact as he got off the bottom of the bat. It looked like the ball would easily clear the middle and the batsman would survive.
But running back Marcus Stoinis produced a stunning effort as he dived full length. He stretched his arms to the maximum and held on with both hands. Later, he was on the ground with both arms raised as his team celebrated the goal.
Watch: Marcus Stoinis takes a sensational catch at the MCG to eliminate Caleb Jewell
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It’s a sensational catch at the MCG! #BBL14 pic.twitter.chem/Cxu7LHeACw9
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Marcus Stoinis played a magnificent knock of 32 runs off 19 balls to help his team post a total of 219 runs on the board.
Marcus Stoinis also had a decent performance with the bat in his team’s first innings. The Melbourne Stars captain played a magnificent knock of 32 runs off 19 balls. He batted at a strike rate of over 168 and also hit 4 fours and 1 six in his innings.
But he became the hero of the innings for Melbourne Stars Glenn Maxwell. The all-rounder played a ferocious innings and made sure his team put up a big total. He finished with 76 runs off 32 balls. He batted with a strike rate of over 237 with the help of 5 fours and 6 sixes.
Beau Webster also hit a half-century and based on a collective effort with the bat, Melbourne Stars posted a total of 219 runs on the board. They now look like favorites to win the game as they have started quite well with the ball.
Apart from Mark Steketee, Tom Curran also added his name to the wickets column. Even skipper Marcus Stoinis opted for a wicket while being dismissed Matthew Wade leaving the opposition reeling at 92/5.
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