Marcus Stoinis emulates Chris Gayle’s celebration: The Stars’ all-rounder played a magnificent innings vs Sixers at the MCG.
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During the 35th match of the ongoing ninth season of the Big Bash League between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers in Melbourne, Melbourne Stars opening batsman Marcus Stoinis registered his maiden T20 century to propel his team to 219/1 in 20 overs.
Opening the batting with Hilton Cartwright (59), Stoinis hit his first boundary in the first over itself. Been the highest run-scorer in the tournament so far, Stoinis continued his golden run by enhancing his lead at the top.
Having hit four fours and two sixes in the powerplay, the right-hand batsman gave early indications of what was about to come. With Cartwright taking his time initially, Stoinis made sure he didn’t let his partner’s low strike rate affect the team’s run rate.
It was on the penultimate delivery of the 10th over when Stoinis ran a single off Sixers spinner Lloyd Pope to cross the 50-run mark. Showing no intention of stopping, the 30-year old player went from strength to strength to post a formidable total visiting captain Moises Henriques won the toss and elected to bowl.
On the third delivery of the 16th over, Stoinis ran a single off Sydney spinner Steve O’Keefe to complete his century and emulate Universe Boss Chris Gayle’s celebration.
It is worth mentioning that Stoinis and Cartwright’s 207-run opening partnership is the highest ever partnership in the tournament. While the latter got out to Sydney pacer Tom Curran in the last over, Stoinis ended up scoring 147* (79) with the help of 13 fours and eight sixes.
Marcus Stoinis emulates Chris Gayle’s celebration
The second 💯 of #BBL09 belongs to Marcus Stoinis! #BBL09 pic.twitter.com/6OxTzwW7Dl
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 12, 2020
How Twitterati reacted:
Who did it better? 😅 #BBL09 pic.twitter.com/I1GDg8NZ1b
— #7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 12, 2020
The moment @MStoinis brought up his maiden BBL hundred 🤩
What an unbelievable knock! 🙌
And he’s not finished yet.#BBL09 #ThisIsNewDelhi #DelhiCapitals https://t.co/GtEYmrKIy0
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) January 12, 2020
1⃣0⃣0⃣ 😱#TeamGreen pic.twitter.com/883X0QtNRf
— Melbourne Stars (@StarsBBL) January 12, 2020
AND HE’S DONE IT!
126no for Marcus Stoinis, passing D’Arcy Short’s previous mark of 122no #BBL09 https://t.co/X30mghIVvr
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 12, 2020
💥 147* runs
💥 79 balls
💥 13 fours
💥 8 sixesMarcus Stoinis has just smashed BBL’s highest individual score 🤩#BBL09 pic.twitter.com/AVbhyir8BK
— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) January 12, 2020
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