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Daniel Sams powers Sydney Thunder to shock BBL win over Brisbane Heat
Sydney Thunder quick Daniel Sams has produced the innings of his cricket career by spearheading the BBL franchise to an extraordinary comeback victory over Brisbane Heat.
The Thunder secured a memorable four-wicket win with seven balls to spare at Canberra’s Manuka Oval thanks to a destructive 69-run partnership from Sams and former Heat all-rounder Ben Cutting (29).
The Thunder were 5-80, chasing 179 to win, when Sams came to the crease, but his power-hitting got them to 6-180 and a stunning win.
More known for his bowling, Sams rescued the Thunder with his unbeaten 65 from 25 balls — his first BBL half-century — in a knock that included seven sixes.
The 28-year-old brought up his 50 from 23 balls — the fastest by a Thunder player…
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