WATCH: David Warner breaks his bat and accidentally hits himself in the head on BBL|14

Article Updated On:

January 10 2025

Published On:

January 10 2025

During a meeting between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder in game 29 of Big Bash League 2024-25 At Bellerive Oval, fans were treated to an unexpected moment when Sydney Thunder captain, David Warnerexperienced a rare incident.

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David Warner’s broken bat

In the fourth over of the Sydney Thunder innings, Warner’s bat broke while facing the Hobart Hurricanes fast bowler. Riley Meredith. Warner attempted a powerful shot with a full delivery, but mistimed it and sent the ball to mid-on. In the process, the momentum of his bat swing caused it to break. The broken bat nearly hit Warner in the head, but fortunately collided with his helmet, preventing him from injury. The moment stunned both fans and players, adding an unexpected twist to the match.

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David Warner’s bat broke and he hit his head 🤣#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/6g4lp47CSu
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Despite the incident in which the bat broke, Warner showed remarkable resilience and composure. The Sydney Thunders captain produced a stellar performance, finishing with an unbeaten 88 runs off 66 balls. His knock included seven boundaries and was powered by a strong strike rate of 133.33.

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Riley Meredith attacks early on the power play

Batting first, Sydney Thunder set a target of 165, thanks in large part to Warner’s heroics. However, Hobart Hurricanes’ Meredith stood out with the ball, claiming two crucial wickets. Meredith’s first breakthrough came during the powerplay in the fourth over. he fired Konstas himself with a sharp bounce that rushed the batter, forcing an ill-timed pull. The upper edge of Konstas’s glove gently hit the hands of Konstas. Matthew Wade behind the stumps.

A crucial blow in death

Meredith’s second wicket came at a critical time in the 19th over. Using a slower short ball, he deceived Chris Greenwho tried a cut shot but ended up taking a catch Natalia Ellis on deck. The dismissal highlighted Meredith’s clever use of variations and his ability to deliver under pressure. Green left after scoring only 8 runs.