During a heated contest between Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder at Manuka Oval in the 2024 Big Bash League, off spinner Fabian Allen injured himself in an attempt to save a boundary as Sam Billings smashed Cameron Boyce for a four. As Sydney Thunder were chasing a target of 183 runs, Billings went down the ground and went over bowler’s head as the ball was heading towards the boundary during the first ball of the 12th over.
Watching the ball going near the boundary, Fabian Allen dived in front of the ball and tried to push the ball away from the boundary. However, the West Indian cricket failed to save a four as the ball went past the boundary line. Along with that, Allen was also seen in visible pain in his thighs after performing a dive. Notably, Fabian Allen left the field after suffering injury and was out for the whole match.
Daniel Sams’ fiery knock guide Sydney Thunder to thrilling win
Talking about the match, Adelaide Strikers posted a total of 182/8 in their 20 overs while batting first. Opener Jake Weatherald scored a quickfire 40(19) runs while Jamie Overton (45* off 35) and James Bazley (31 off 12) gave finishing touches as Adelaide went past 180 runs. For Sydney, Lockie Ferguson and Chris Green took 3 wickets each, while Tanveer Sangha put two in his bag.
Chasing the winning total, Sydney Thunder kept losing wickets at regular intervals with opener Sam Kontas top scoring with 56 runs off 27 balls with eight fours and two sixes. Sydney were reduced to 149/7 with 34 runs required off the last 12 balls. After that, Daniel Sams took charge and smashed three sixes and as many fours against Lloyd Pope in the penultimate over. He remained unbeaten on 42*(18) runs as Sydney Thunder chased the target with two balls remaining in the match.
