Chris Lynn becomes highest run-getter in Big Bash history after hitting an insane six

2019-20 edition of Big Bash League went underway on December 17 as Brisbane Heat faced Sydney Thunder at Gabba. Even though Brisbane Heat went down by 29 runs in opening encounter, ir skipper Chris Lynn created a major record in Australia’s premier domestic T20 competition. In classic ‘Lynnsanity’ manner, right-hander struck a six to become all-time leading run-scorer of Big Bash history.

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Chris Lynn becomes highest run-scorer in Big Bash history

proceedings began with Sydney Thunder captain Callum Ferguson winning toss and opting to bat first. Thunder posted 172-6 from ir allotted 20 overs and ir skipper top-scored with an unbeaten 73 off 44 balls. In reply, Brisbane Heat lost ir first wicket in ir second over itself. Tom Banton’s dismissal prompted Heat captain Chris Lynn to walk out to middle.

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Lynn struck a six on leg-side off Chris Tremain’s bowling to surpass Michael Klinger’s run tally in league’s history. He was eventually dismissed for just nine runs by same bowler. 29-year old w has 1,954 runs from 62 innings and is just seven runs ahead from w-retired Klinger.

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Chris Lynn will continue to lead Brisbane Heat for  remainder of ongoing Big Bash. For ir next game, y will face Melbourne Stars at Metricon Stadium in Gold Coast on December 20.

Meanwhile, Chris Lynn was released by Kolkata Knight Riders during recently concluded IPL trading window. Lynn is w up for grabs as cricketer is one of 332 players to go under hammer in upcoming IPL 2020 auction on December 19 in Kolkata.

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