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

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

#3 Losing the plot in the death overs

Big Bash League - Thunder v Stars : News Photo
Green celebrating the wicket of Sam Harper

At 147/4 by the start of the 16th over, the Melbourne Stars looked well set for a score above 180 and more but they slipped in remarkable fashion. The last 5 overs of their innings saw the Stars score only 20 runs and lose as many as five wickets.

Chris Green pegged back the stumps of Faulkner and Sam Harper in his final over and finished with figures of 2/26. Zampa became Watson’s third victim in the next over, slicing a fullish delivery straight to Rohrer at point. Hilfenhaus’ also ended up spooning a catch to Rohrer.

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