[Watch] Richardson Channels Inner Bumrah; Bowls A Textbook Perfect Yorker In BBL 14
Richardson Yorker- (Source:@ScreenGrab)
On Tuesday, December 31, Adelaide Strikers locked horns against Perth Scorchers at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. The hosts are in deep trouble, as batting first, the Alex Ross-led side are reduced to 54/7.
The Strikers got off to the worst possible starts as they went from 17/0 to 35/6 in the span of minutes. Jhye Richardson was the pick of the bowler as he took a three-wicket haul in his three-over spell.
Richardson Rocks Opposition With Solid Yorker
His first wicket came on the first ball of his 2nd over when he got rid of dangerous Jamie Overton. Further, Richardson went on a hat-trick as he also sent Liam Scott packing on the next ball for a golden duck.
It was a peach of delivery as Richardson bowled a textbook-perfect Yorker. Richardson was elated after his magical delivery and celebrated all pumped up. Watch the Jaffa here.
Richardson Shines For Scorchers In BBL 14
Richardson also eventually got rid of the Strikers' captain Ross as he looked dangerous and scored 20 (15). Talking about the match, Adelaide are 78/8 after 11.4 overs.
Richardson is having a season to remember as he has already taken six wickets in three matches for the Scorchers. However, Jason Behrendoff continues to be Perth's leading wicket-taker this season with nine wickets in five matches.
It is a crucial game for both teams as Scorchers are placed fourth on the table with two wins in four matches, while Adelaide are sitting at second last place with two points in four matches.