Alex Hales SMASHES second hundred of BBL 2021, makes case for IPL deal: WATCH

ongoing Big Bash League (BBL 2021) has enthralled audiences with its high-octane matches. re also have been several table individual performances in competition that have garnered a lot of eyeballs. With IPL 2021 auction coming up, all franchises will be paying keen attention to Australian league. After Alex Carey's glorious century, England's Alex Hales has also smashed a blistering ton in league. Considering his form, swashbuckling opener could emerge as a lucrative pick for several teams for upcoming Indian Premier League. 

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BBL 2021: Alex Hales smashes terrific hundred against Sydney Sixers 

Arch-rivals Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder battled it out in 48th match of Big bash League at elaide Oval. Sixers won toss and elected to bowl first. However, decision backfired as Alex Hales took bowling attack to cleaners. batsman scored second century of league's 10th season in a spectacular fashion. dynamic batter scored 100 runs from just 56 balls with help of 9 fours and 8 massive sixes. 32-year-old's exploits helped Sydney Thunder post BBL's highest-ever total of 232. 

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Alex Hales has successfully established himself as a force to reckon with, especially in white-ball cricket. cricketer has chipped in with useful contributions for England's national side as well as in various T20 competitions globally. Apart from his power-hitting skills, he also is kwn to be a spectacular fielder. talented cricketer was a part of Mumbai Indians team during 2015 season and has also plied his tre for Sunrisers Hyderab in 2018. After his outstanding kck against Sixers, a number of franchises could look to attain player's services for 14th season of cash-rich league. Don't be surprised if Alex Hales' name sparks a bidding war in upcoming IPL 2021 auction. 

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Alex Hales stats: A look at player's performances in IPL 

Having played only six matches in competition so far, batsman has amassed 148 runs at an aver of 24.66. batsman has an impressive strike-rate of 125.42 in league. 32-year-old's stats do t do justice to his capabilities, and he could very well emerge to be dark horse in upcoming edition. 

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Im source: Sydney Thunder Instagram