BBL 2016/17: 5 defining moments from the Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars last ball thriller

Modified Jan 05, 2017 12:50 IST

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 04: Shane Watson of the Thunder celebrates with team mates after taking the wicket of Kevin Pietersen of the Stars during the Big Bash League match between the Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Stars at Spotless Stadium on January 4, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images) — Sydney Thunder won their first match of this year’s BBL

#4 Vintage KP turns back the clock

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 04: Kevin Pietersen of the Stars celebrates with team mate James Faulkner after scoring a half century during the Big Bash League match between the Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Stars at Spotless Stadium on January 4, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images) — Pietersen was the star for the Stars, scoring 60

England discard Kevin Pietersen walked in at No.3 at the fall of Maxwell. Wright continued his onslaught, smashing Cummins over long-on for six and a four off the next ball but departed soon after, offering a return catch to leg-break bowler Fawad Ahmed.

With both the openers back in the pavilion, Pietersen started cautiously as he combined with the experienced David Hussey for a brief 24-run partnership for the 3^rd wicket but the latter soon became Ahmed’s second victim when he played across the line to a tossed-up delivery. Joined by Faulkner, Pietersen swiftly changed gears, dominating a 56-run partnership with the former.

Erring in line and length, Sandhu bowled short and wide to concede 21 runs in the 15^th over as Pietersen raced past his fifty, hitting three boundaries and one over the ropes in the over. However, he was dismissed in the next over by a low full-toss from Watson.

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