Twitter Reactions: Ben Dwarshuis all-round heroics propel Sydney Sixers to thrilling win over Syndey Thunder in BBL|14

In a thrilling encounter at the Sydney Showground Stadium, the Sydney Sixers cut out Sydney Thunderstorm by 5 wickets in Match 8 of the 2024-25 Big Bash League. The match featured some exceptional individual performances, with Ben Dwarshuis standing out as Player of the Match for his impressive all-round display.

Sydney Thunder set up a challenging target after Ben Dwarshuis’ impressive spell

Opting to bat first, Sydney Sixers managed to restrict Sydney Thunder to 163/5 in their 20 overs. The Thunder’s innings revolved around a composite 70 off 52 balls Cameron Bancroftwho anchored the innings with 5 fours and 3 sixes. Oliver Davies chipped in with a crucial 47 off 34, smashing a run of sixes. Despite his contributions, the Thunder’s momentum was curtailed by some disciplined bowling by the Sixers.

Akeal Hosein (2/23) and Dwarshuis (2/26) were instrumental in breaking key partnerships, while Sean Abbott added a scalp to his account. The Thunder’s lower middle order failed to accelerate, leaving them slightly below par despite their solid top-order contributions.

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Sydney Sixers chase down the target in style with Dwarshuis providing the finishing touch

The Sydney Sixers’ run chase was marked by consistent contributions from their batting line-up. Josh Philippe (35 of 27) i Jack Edwards (28 off 18) provided a good start. pattern Moises Henriques i James Vince he contributed runs but failed to convert his outings into big scores.

The turning point came with Jordan Silk‘s 36-for-25 tally, complemented by Dwarshuis’ late blitz. Dwarshuis hit an unbeaten 20 off just 8 balls, including two massive sixes, to seal victory with a ball to spare. The Thunder players, led by Lockie Ferguson (2/32), fought hard but didn’t have the breakthroughs to stop the Sixers’ run.

Dwarshuis’ sheer heroics made him the star of the night. His disciplined bowling, which yielded 2 key wickets for just 26 runs, set the tone for the Sixers. Later, his fearless batting under pressure ensured a thrilling finish, earning him the Player of the Match award.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

Ben Dwarshuis does it again!!!!!! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/e0tGqBiKQJ

— Sydney Sixers (@SixersBBL) December 21, 2024

My name is Jordan “The Finisher” Silk and I keep chasing the Sydney Thunder!

My name is Ben “The Tash” Dwarshuis and I continue to torment the Sydney Thunder!

Never let them go @SixersBBL 💖 pic.twitter.com/gUyQA4zZKi

— Karl Seed ⚡️ (@KarlSeed29) December 21, 2024

#BBL14 #BBL2024 #BBL

SIXERS wins!!

Ben Dwarshuis, what a player!!! 20 runs of 8 deliveries!! pic.twitter.com/WMw3u35Ltt

— Karl Bradman (@kbplus2008) December 21, 2024

Ben Dwarshuis
What a success 🔥🔥
Much improvement in batting 💪

— Tarun (@saddapunjab10) December 21, 2024

BEN DWARSHUIS THROWS THE ZINGER!
Pegs deleted! What a delivery! #BBL14 #BigBasshLeague #Cricket #BenDwarshuis #Zingers #BowlerBrilliance #WicketAlert #BBLHighlights #CricketSkills pic.twitter.com/wKAM59ipOH

— Ritu Jaipur (@Ritukd31) December 21, 2024

Ben Dwarshuis has taken a wicket in every game against the Thunder since the COVID pandemic 😷🔥#bbl14 pic.twitter.com/81GB8l2a75

— Peace of Random Stats (@randostatsguy) December 21, 2024

Ben Dwarshuis my boy 🤝🤝🤝 #bbl #bbl14 #sixers

— Govinda Mishra (@Govindamishra9) December 21, 2024

Ben Dwarshuis 🔥🔥🔥

— Ritik (@smith___49) December 21, 2024

Ben dwarshuis brilliant finish for sixers

— Kartheek_Özil 🦁 (@Bareddykartheek) December 21, 2024

The only team that rules the Sydney Derby is @SixersBBL.It was really nostalgic. What a fantastic win. great game Ben Dwarshuis and Jordan Silk 👏👏👏 brilliant finish from these two. #BigBassh #BBL14 #BBL2024 #SydneySixers

— Ambati Karthik (@AmbatiKarthik7) December 21, 2024

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