The opening match of Big Bash League (BBL) 2024 between Melbourne Stars and Perth Scorchers saw a dramatic moment as Marcus Stoinis was run out in the 12th over. Attempting a quick single after driving Jhye Richardson‘s delivery to mid-on, Stoinis was caught short of the crease by a brilliant direct hit from Andrew Tye. The Stars’ skipper, visibly frustrated, threw his bat backward in anger as he walked off, knowing his dismissal at a critical juncture could cost his team momentum. The run-out, with Stoinis short by almost a yard, was a turning point in the innings.
Marcus Stoinis’ run-out incident: A game-changer
Stoinis’ dismissal came when the Stars were beginning to stabilize after a shaky start. Facing a low full-toss, in the 12th over, slanting into middle and leg, he drilled the ball firmly to mid-on and immediately set off for a quick single. Tye, fielding sharply, picked up the ball cleanly and produced a moment of magic, striking the stumps at the bowler’s end with pinpoint accuracy. Stoinis, caught off guard by Tye’s brilliance, barely made an attempt to stretch for the crease, throwing his head back in disappointment. His reaction was a mix of frustration and disbelief, as he threw his bat behind him before trudging back to the dugout. With his dismissal on 37 runs off 33 balls, the Stars’ hopes of building a formidable total took a major hit.
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Absolutely brilliant!
What an arm from AJ Tye to remove the Stars skipper. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/mw8SGWnqXL
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 15, 2024
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Perth Scorchers edge closer to win over Melbourne Stars
The Stars, electing to bat first, struggled against a disciplined Scorchers bowling attack. Richardson was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for just 19 runs, while Jason Behrendorff and Lance Morris chipped in with key dismissals. Tom Curran’s late cameo of 37 off 19 balls was the standout performance as the Stars posted a modest 146/9.
In reply, Scorchers began with a slight wobble, losing Finn Allen and Keaton Jennings within the first two overs. However, Cooper Connolly anchored the innings with a composed 51 off 42 balls so far, supported by skipper Ashton Turner’s steady knock of 16 unbeaten. Despite a spirited bowling effort from Adam Milne and Peter Siddle, the Scorchers’ strong middle-order performance has them needing just 58 runs from 51 balls with seven wickets in hand.