WATCH: Rare incident as bowler hit for six; dad takes crowd catch during Big Bash League clash

Adelaide Strikers won their third game of the ongoing season in the Big Bash League (BBL) to beat Brisbane Heat by 56 runs. The game which was played at the Adelaide Oval saw a rare occurrence take place on the field. Adelaide bowler Liam Haskett bowled a short ball to Tom Alsop. 

The batter was quick to pull the ball deep into the stands as Haskett’s father took the catch in the crowd. Haskett senior was given warm applause as he threw the ball back into the field and didn’t show any emotions. It is to be noted that the young pacer was making his BBL debut for Adelaide on Saturday. 

No way!

Liam Haskett got hit for six by Nathan McSweeney. The guy in the crowd that caught the catch?

His DAD 😆 #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/qyVVGXNGxt

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 11, 2025

Cameras could be seen zooming into the youngsters’ parents who didn’t look pleased. Haskett bowled three overs on debut and picked 2 wickets for 43 runs. His maiden BBL wicket was Michael Neser who was caught by Alex Ross for 18. The left-arm had his revenge against Tom Alsop when he dismissed the batter for 10 caught by D Arcy Short. 

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Matthew Short creates history with his terrific ton

Colin Munro won the toss and put Adelaide Strikers into bat and saw the hosts score a massive 251/5 from their 20 overs. Matthew Short created history when he scored the fastest BBL ton by an Adelaide batter reaching the mark in 49 balls. The former PBKS batter was out for 109 after facing 59 balls with 10 fours and 7 sixes. 

Chris Lynn (47) and Alex Ross (44 not out from 19 balls) helped the hosts reach a huge total on board. Matthew Kuhnemann’s 3/50 was the best bowling figures for the visiting side. Mitchell Swepson picked the other two wickets to end with 2/41 from his four overs. 

In reply, defending champions Brisbane Heat were all out for 195 to lose the game. Nathan McSweeney was the best batter with 43 runs while Matthew Renshaw scored 34 runs from 16 balls. Spencer Johnson batting at number 11 swung his blade around to score 27 off 13 balls but the target was way beyond reach by then. 

Matthew Short was given man of the match for his century and while speaking to the broadcasters, the batter said “It has been a frustrating season for the lads. Was hard being on the sidelines. Was on the bench and results weren't going our way. Was very hard. I always mention how good Lynn is to bat with. Always nice to see him get going. He takes the pressure off.”