Published 18:39 IST, January 4th 2021
Glenn Maxwell has comical reaction to D'Arcy Short's backing up in BBL 10 game: WATCH
Melbourne Stars' captain Glenn Maxwell gave a thumbs up to Hobart Hurricanes' D'Arcy Short after he hilariously saved three valuable runs for his side.
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Australia's Big Bash League has entertained fans for several years w with thrilling T20 matches, and same trend has been observed in ongoing season (BBL 2020) as well. 27th contest of 10th edition saw Hobart Hurricanes lock horns against Melbourne Stars. fixture proved to be a gripping one, as both teams fought hard for supremacy. Amidst high-octane encounter, an incident between Glenn Maxwell and D'Arcy Short garnered a lot of attention.
BBL 2020: Glenn Maxwell gives D'Arcy Short thumbs up after batsman accidentally saves three runs
While every run counts in shortest format and it could also very well change dynamics of game, players often strive to ensure y save maximum runs for ir respective team. However, Hobart Hurricanes' opening batsman D'Arcy Short found himself in a tricky situation as he ended up saving runs for opposition team while being at n-striker's end. Melbourne Stars' skipper, Glenn Maxwell was bowling fourth over of Hobart Hurricanes innings when hilarious instance took place.
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Swashbuckling batsman Ben McDermott smashed Maxwell's ball down ground with brutal force. delivery would have raced away to boundary, however, it eventually hit n-striker, D'Arcy Short. batting team could only man a single from ball and Maxwell comically gave a thumbs up to Short for saving three valuable runs for his side.
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BBL points table update
Melbourne Stars won fixture by 10 runs against Hobart Hurricanes. Marcus Stoinis emerged as best performer for Stars, taking opposition's bowlers to cleaners with his unbeaten 97 to guide his side to a match-winning total. Hobart Hurricanes faced ir third loss of season, and y currently occupy third spot.
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Melbourne Stars squ
Melbourne Stars squ: Glenn Maxwell (c), Hilton Cartwright, Jackson Coleman, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Ben Dunk, Seb Gotch, Liam Hatcher, Clint Hinchliffe, Zahir Khan, Nick Larkin, Nic Mdinson, Jonathan Merlo, Lance Morris, Tom O’Connell, Nicholas Pooran, Will Pucovski, Billy Stanlake, Marcus Stoinis, am Zampa, Dilbar Hussain, Andre Fletcher
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How to watch BBL live in India?
BBL 2020 brocast rights in India are with Sony Sports Network. BBL 2020 matches will be telecast on Sony SIX and Sony SIX HD. To catch BBL live in India, fans can also tune into Sony's digital website and app, SonyLIV.
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Im source: Melbourne Stars Instagram
18:39 IST, January 4th 2021