[Watch] Roof Collapse at Sydney Ground Due to Bad Weather During Sixers vs Thunder BBL Match
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The 37th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder faced an unexpected delay at the Sydney Showground Stadium. Heavy rain disrupted the game, which had started with Sydney Sixers winning the toss and opting to bowl.
During the match, a serious incident occurred involving the roof of the Bill O’Reilly Stand. Parts of the roof fell off due to the bad weather in Sydney. As a precaution, some sections of the stand were evacuated to ensure the safety of the spectators. Fortunately, no major injuries have been reported, and the issue was resolved quickly.
Watch the video here:
part of the roof falling off at the SCG good start to #bbl14 pic.twitter.com/xjdUM15Jqu
— BAS Luke (@BASLuke123530) January 17, 2025
Rain Halts Battle for Points
At the time of writing, the match was paused due to rain, with Sydney Thunder at 36/1 in 5.1 overs. This game is crucial for both teams as they have already qualified for the playoffs and are now competing for a better standing in the points table.
Sydney Sixers are currently in second place on the points table, while Sydney Thunder are just behind them in third. The Sixers have had a consistent season, which places them above their city rivals. However, the Thunder are looking to overtake them with a strong performance in this match.
This incident at Sydney comes a day after a fire in the DJ booth at The Gabba temporarily stopped the Hurricanes’ run chase against the Heat. Thankfully, despite the weather and structural challenges, safety measures at the Sydney Showground Stadium have ensured that everyone remains unharmed.
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