WATCH: Jack Wood smashes three successive sixes during BBL 2024 game against Melbourne Renegades

Brisbane Heat faced Melbourne Renegades in a must-win match to keep their hopes of making it to the playoffs of the Big Bash League alive. The defending champions came into the game without Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne. The Australian batting duo have pulled out to get ready for the upcoming Sri Lankan tour. 

Opener Jack Wood turned on the style when he smashed three successive sixes against Will Sutherland in the third over. The first six came in the second ball of the over when Sutherland bowled a slower ball that Wood whacked across the line. The next six came in the third ball which was flicked for a huge six by the batter. 

JACK WOOD!

Three consecutive sixes off the Renegades skipper at Marvel 😳 #BBL14pic.twitter.com/u3SNgmdCoz

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 18, 2025

Will Sutherland bowled a slower ball that Wood slogged for the third six in the over. After a slow start to the game, Brisbane Heat made their comeback to the game. 19 runs came off the third over of the innings. This was the impetus Brisbane needed to make their intention clear. 

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Nathan McSweeney and Jack Wood added 62 runs for the opening wicket to put pressure on the home team bowlers. Adam Zampa gave Melbourne their first wicket when he castled McSweeney for 29 off 26 balls with one four and one six each. 

Matt Renshaw joined Jack Wood and the pair added 63 runs for the second wicket in just 28 balls. That stand was ended when Wood fell for 45 off just 27 balls as he was dismissed by Callum Stow. Renshaw was out next after scoring 40 runs from just 22 balls when he became the second wicket of the game for Stow. 

Meanwhile, there is a massive concern for the Sri Lankan team ahead of the two-match Test series against Australia. Star batter Pathum Nissanka has suffered an injury that could see him miss the entire series. Nissanka it is learned suffered the injury during the recent tour of New Zealand. 

Reports stated that “Pathum Nissanka who suffered a groin injury in the third ODI against New Zealand at Auckland has been ruled out of the first Test against Australia. MRI scans have revealed that he has a Grade 1 tear and he being available for the second Test starting 6 February is also doubtful.”