Colin de Grandhomme sends the ball out on the roof for a huge six in BBL, video goes viral

Colin de Granhomme: (Image Source: Twitter)

New Zealand all-rounder, Colin de Grandhomme hit a massive six in the 45th match of the Big Bash League 2022 on Tuesday at International Sports Stadium. Turning up for Adelaide Strikers, Colin de Grandhomme smashed his very first ball on the roof.

The ball was pitched outside the off-stump and the New Zealand cricketer whacked that over deep mid-wicket for a massive six. The video of the six has been doing the rounds on social media. You can watch it here:

Outta here!!

Colin de Grandhomme sends one into the carpark 💥#BBL12 pic.twitter.com/2zGDiheqsr

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 17, 2023

He was looking in some mood but, unfortunately, got run-out after facing just three deliveries. Adelaide Strikers also lost the game by 59 runs, eventually.

Earlier, Sydney Sixers notched a massive score of 203 runs on the board in the first innings. Opening the innings for the team, Steven Smith played a sensational knock of 101 runs in just 56 balls, including 5 fours and 7 sixes.

His strike rate of 180.36 was something to admire. Kurtis Patterson gave him valuable support at the other end as he smacked 43 runs in 33 balls, including 3 fours and 1 six. The finishing touches were provided by Silk (31 off 16) and Christian (15 off 8), helping the team reach past 200-run total.

In reply, Adelaide Strikers were bowled out for just 144 runs. Skipper, Travis Head departed after scoring just 5 runs in 4 balls. However, Mathew Short provided a brilliant start with a 24-ball 40-run knock. Alex Carey also gave him good support but once Short got out, wickets fell in quick succession as all the players got out in single-digit scores.

Alex Carey played a handy knock of 54 runs in 35 balls but there was little support at the other end. For the Sixers, Todd Murphy was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 for 35 in 4 overs, while Ben Dwarshuis returned with figures of 3 for 28 in 4 overs.