Jerrssis Wadia fires up the BBL (Source: @SuperCoachBBL/x.com)
Since the Big Bash League has returned with yet another thrilling edition, the cricket world is soaking in pure T20 thrills. Adding a fresh twist to the action, Adelaide Strikers’ Indian-origin all-rounder Jerrssis Wadia has emerged as the newest name to watch.
Facing the Brisbane Heat in a thrilling clash, he left the world in awe while smashing 24 runs in an over. Blending raw power with fearless brilliance, his explosive knock shifted momentum and powered his side to crucial runs in dramatic fashion.
From Baroda prodigy to Australia’s new T20 sensation
Millions of kids in India grow up dreaming of becoming cricketers, but only a rare few see that dream turn real. For some, destiny takes an unexpected turn, like Jerrssis Wadia, whose cricket dreams found wings in Australia. Wadia was born in India, and his cricketing career started taking shape Baroda where he played age-group cricket.
After that, he shifted to Australia, and his journey took a different path. After COVID paused his path in the middle, he bounced back and featured in the South Australian Premier League. His Big Bash dream didn’t come easy, but relentless hustle and standout performances eventually forced the spotlight his way.
As Alex Carey is currently busy in the ongoing Ashes, the Strikers were looking for a potential replacement. After watching his all-round brilliance, the franchise signed him as the local player replacement for Carey. Later on, that little move turned into a massive masterstroke.
Jerrssis Wadia heats up the BBL against the 'Heat'
After making his debut in the BBL against Melbourne Stars, he fired up the tournament in the next match against the Brisbane Heat. While chasing down a 180-run total, the Strikers were underpressure after losing some wickets consecutively. When the team was standing in 120-5, Wadia arrived with his trusted weapon, and the world saw a miracle.
In the 15th over, Jack Wildermuth came to bowl, and the all-rounder was on the strike. Unleashing brutal power, he hammered three back-to-back sixes followed by a boundary, plundering a jaw-dropping 24 runs in a single over. Playing a sensational knock of 34 runs in 16 balls, he batted with a whopping strike rate of 212.50.
His team didn’t win the match, but the world witnessed his heroics. When the team was in trouble, he stepped in and turned the heads with some fearless stroke play. Even in defeat, he shone bright. His story has just begun, and Australia may have already found its next superstar.
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