<p>The Big Bash League (BBL) season 13 saw&nbsp;an incredible cricketing moment on Thursday (Jan 4) at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. Away from the Test cricket in Sydney and Cape Town, the BBL 13 stole the show for a shot hit by Ben McDermott in the game between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades. While everyone in the stadium was left stunned, McDermott got six runs in the most unusual manner as Hurricanes emerged victorious by six wickets.</p>

<h2><strong>McDermott's shot catches everyone with surprise</strong></h2>

<p>On the second ball of the Hurricanes’ innings, McDermott pulled out a big shot likely to reach the crowd; along with distance, the ball also travelled with elevation. However, with the roof closed at the Docklands Stadium, the ball hit the roof and saw it get trapped. According to tournament rules, a six was awarded since the ball hit the stadium roof while it also went missing. After the incident, everyone including bowler Tom Rodgers were stunned and did not see the ball appear back.</p>

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<h2><strong>What happened in the match?</strong></h2>

<p>Having restricted the home side to a low total of 147/4 in their 20 overs, the Hurricanes were favourites to win the match. Despite losing early wickets, the Hurricanes made sure they got over the line in the contest. McDermott scored 25 off 23 including the bizarre six while Sam Hain was the top scorer with 51 off 36. Corey Anderson (unbeaten 41) and Tim David (unbeaten 6) got the visitors over the line for their third win of the season. Fergus O Neill got two wickets while Adam Zampa and Peter Siddle ended with one each.</p>

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<p>Earlier despite a poor start, the Renegades had managed to score 147/4 with Jordan Cox (47) and Jonathan Wells (38) in fine form. Earlier, Jake Fraser-McGurk (26) and Quinton de Kock (20) also got good starts but could not convert into big innings.</p>

<p>The win for the Hurricanes has not done any big favours to them as they stay fifth with six points in six matches. The Renegades on the flip side are second from bottom and have accumulated only three points in eight matches with the season now entering the decisive stage of the competition.</p>


The Big Bash League (BBL) season 13 saw an incredible cricketing moment on Thursday (Jan 4) at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. Away from the Test cricket in Sydney and Cape Town, the BBL 13 stole the show for a shot hit by Ben McDermott in the game between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades.

The Big Bash League (BBL) season 13 saw an incredible cricketing moment on Thursday (Jan 4) at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. Away from the Test cricket in Sydney and Cape Town, the BBL 13 stole the show for a shot hit by Ben McDermott in the game between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades. While everyone in the stadium was left stunned, McDermott got six runs in the most unusual manner as Hurricanes emerged victorious by six wickets. McDermott's shot catches everyone with surprise On the second ball of the Hurricanes’ innings, McDermott pulled out a big shot likely to reach the crowd; along with distance, the ball also travelled with elevation. However, with the roof closed at the Docklands Stadium, the ball hit the roof and saw it get trapped. According to tournament rules, a six was awarded since the ball hit the stadium roof while it also went missing. After the incident, everyone including bowler Tom Rodgers were stunned and did not see the ball appear back. This is wild 🤯 Ben McDermott just hit a six that got lost - IN THE ROOF?!#BBL13 pic.twitter.com/58F4zWScnz — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 4, 2024 × What happened in the match? Having restricted the home side to a low total of 147/4 in their 20 overs, the Hurricanes were favourites to win the match. Despite losing early wickets, the Hurricanes made sure they got over the line in the contest. McDermott scored 25 off 23 including the bizarre six while Sam Hain was the top scorer with 51 off 36. Corey Anderson (unbeaten 41) and Tim David (unbeaten 6) got the visitors over the line for their third win of the season. Fergus O Neill got two wickets while Adam Zampa and Peter Siddle ended with one each. ALSO READ | Updated WTC 2023/25 standings: India claim top spot after historic win in Cape Town vs South Africa Earlier despite a poor start, the Renegades had managed to score 147/4 with Jordan Cox (47) and Jonathan Wells (38) in fine form. Earlier, Jake Fraser-McGurk (26) and Quinton de Kock (20) also got good starts but could not convert into big innings. The win for the Hurricanes has not done any big favours to them as they stay fifth with six points in six matches. The Renegades on the flip side are second from bottom and have accumulated only three points in eight matches with the season now entering the decisive stage of the competition.

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<p>Australian batsman Ben McDermott Friday said his side will have the edge over India in the third and final T20 International in Sydney after rain denied the visitors a shot at drawing parity in the series here.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australia head into Sunday's game with a 1-0 lead after winning the opening T20 in Brisbane on Wednesday by four runs.</p>

<p>"It is not every day you have the opportunity to win a series for Australia (against a team like India). We're doing the right things and we've got one win on the board, we just need that one more," McDermott said after the match in which Australia posted 132/7 in 19 overs.</p>

<p>The target was first revised to 137 in 19 overs for India, curtailed to 90 in 11 overs and 46 from five overs. But the visiting side could not even lay foot on the crease to give any of the targets a shot owing to the weather.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It was very frustrating especially with the rain following us around (in all T20 matches). We had set ourselves up nicely for the 19th over but we lost momentum with Jasprit Bumrah bowling the 18th over. But overall it was very frustrating night being on and off with rain," said McDermott</p>

<p>Australia didn't get off to a great start and were reduced to 41-4 soon enough. McDermott said that it made the difference in not getting a big score as compared to the Brisbane game.</p>

<p>"Three down in the power play as opposed to one the other day made the difference. We saw at the Gabba we were 1 for 38, which isn't a massive power play, but we only lost one wicket, so I think that was the main talking point," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If we're building a big total then we need to get those guys (Australian top-order) batting for longer periods of time. They're some of the best batters in the world," he added.</p>

<p>McDermott put on a recovery partnership with Glenn Maxwell, albeit only worth 21 runs. He said contending with Kuldeep Yadav in the middle overs was tough but he is trying to get the hang of it.</p>

<p>"I just wanted to bat with Maxwell to start with and try to get him on strike as much as possible and I was struggling to do that early, which I wasn't that pleased with.</p>

<p>"Losing wickets throughout the whole innings was tough. But I was happy I could contribute and get us to when we came back out it was 90 off 11, which is actually pretty good for us," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We were picking him pretty well. I was struggling a bit early but started to pick him a bit better as my innings progressed, which is pretty normal. We just need to sharpen up on that and I think that'll come with hopefully a nicer day and wicket (in Sydney)," he added.&nbsp;</p>


Australian batsman Ben McDermott Friday said his side will have the edge over India in the third and final T20 International in Sydney after rain denied the visitors a shot at drawing parity in the series here.

Australian batsman Ben McDermott Friday said his side will have the edge over India in the third and final T20 International in Sydney after rain denied the visitors a shot at drawing parity in the series here. Australia head into Sunday's game with a 1-0 lead after winning the opening T20 in Brisbane on Wednesday by four runs. "It is not every day you have the opportunity to win a series for Australia (against a team like India). We're doing the right things and we've got one win on the board, we just need that one more," McDermott said after the match in which Australia posted 132/7 in 19 overs. The target was first revised to 137 in 19 overs for India, curtailed to 90 in 11 overs and 46 from five overs. But the visiting side could not even lay foot on the crease to give any of the targets a shot owing to the weather. "It was very frustrating especially with the rain following us around (in all T20 matches). We had set ourselves up nicely for the 19th over but we lost momentum with Jasprit Bumrah bowling the 18th over. But overall it was very frustrating night being on and off with rain," said McDermott Australia didn't get off to a great start and were reduced to 41-4 soon enough. McDermott said that it made the difference in not getting a big score as compared to the Brisbane game. "Three down in the power play as opposed to one the other day made the difference. We saw at the Gabba we were 1 for 38, which isn't a massive power play, but we only lost one wicket, so I think that was the main talking point," he said. "If we're building a big total then we need to get those guys (Australian top-order) batting for longer periods of time. They're some of the best batters in the world," he added. McDermott put on a recovery partnership with Glenn Maxwell, albeit only worth 21 runs. He said contending with Kuldeep Yadav in the middle overs was tough but he is trying to get the hang of it. "I just wanted to bat with Maxwell to start with and try to get him on strike as much as possible and I was struggling to do that early, which I wasn't that pleased with. "Losing wickets throughout the whole innings was tough. But I was happy I could contribute and get us to when we came back out it was 90 off 11, which is actually pretty good for us," he said. "We were picking him pretty well. I was struggling a bit early but started to pick him a bit better as my innings progressed, which is pretty normal. We just need to sharpen up on that and I think that'll come with hopefully a nicer day and wicket (in Sydney)," he added.

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