{"id":24164,"date":"2025-01-11T18:39:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T13:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/?p=24164"},"modified":"2025-01-11T18:39:26","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T13:09:26","slug":"son-hit-for-six-father-catches-it-in-bbl-2024-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/news\/son-hit-for-six-father-catches-it-in-bbl-2024-25-24164\/","title":{"rendered":"Son Gets Hit for Six, Father Catches It in Big Bash League 2024-25: A Rare Cricket Moment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Unique Father-Son Moment in Cricket<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Big Bash League 2024-25<\/a><\/strong> witnessed a rare and heartwarming incident when a son, Liam Haskett, was hit for a six by Nathan McSweeney, and his father, present in the stands, caught the ball. This unusual moment has garnered significant attention from cricket fans worldwide, adding another memorable chapter to the history of the league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Match Overview: Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred during the 31st match of the Big Bash League 2024-25, held at the Adelaide Oval. Adelaide Strikers secured a convincing victory over Brisbane Heat by 56 runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adelaide Strikers Innings<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Adelaide Strikers posted a massive total of 251\/5 in 20 overs<\/strong>. Key contributions came from captain Matthew Short, who scored a brilliant 109 off 54 balls<\/strong>, and Chris Lynn, who added a quickfire 47 off 20 balls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Batter<\/strong><\/th>Runs<\/strong><\/th>Balls<\/strong><\/th>4s<\/strong><\/th>6s<\/strong><\/th>Strike Rate<\/strong><\/th><\/tr>
Matthew Short (c)<\/td>109<\/td>54<\/td>10<\/td>7<\/td>201.85<\/td><\/tr>
Chris Lynn<\/td>47<\/td>20<\/td>5<\/td>3<\/td>235.00<\/td><\/tr>
Alex Carey (wk)<\/td>13<\/td>8<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>162.50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Brisbane Heat Innings<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In response, Brisbane Heat managed to score 195\/10 in 20 overs<\/strong>, falling short by 56 runs. Despite valiant efforts from Nathan McSweeney (43 off 24 balls) and Spencer Johnson (27 off 13 balls), they couldn’t chase down the massive target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Batter<\/strong><\/td>Runs<\/strong><\/td>Balls<\/strong><\/td>4s<\/strong><\/td>6s<\/strong><\/td>Strike Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Nathan McSweeney<\/td>43<\/td>24<\/td>4<\/td>1<\/td>179.17<\/td><\/tr>
Matt Renshaw<\/td>34<\/td>16<\/td>3<\/td>2<\/td>212.50<\/td><\/tr>
Spencer Johnson<\/td>27<\/td>13<\/td>3<\/td>2<\/td>207.69<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Key Moment: Father Catches Son\u2019s Six<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the 16th over of Brisbane Heat’s innings, Nathan McSweeney launched a full-length delivery from Liam Haskett into the stands for a massive six. Remarkably, the ball landed straight into the hands of Liam\u2019s father, who was watching the match live from the stands. This rare father-son interaction on the cricket field became the highlight of the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the son gets hit for a six, but dad turns it into a family highlight reel! \ud83d\ude04\ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/DaC6ZpH4yf<\/a><\/p>— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) January 11, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>