[WATCH] Liam Haskett gets smashed for a six; his father father takes the catch in BBL clash

At the Adelaide Oval, the 31st match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024/25 season unfolded with a memorable moment during the third ball of the fourth over in the Brisbane Heat innings. Adelaide Strikers’ debutant, Liam Haskett, with fresh nerves and high hopes, delivered what was meant to be a testing short ball. But, as fate would have it, this ball met the bat of Brisbane Heat’s Nathan McSweeney, who was more than ready for the challenge.

Haskett, with his heart pounding, banged in a short delivery, perhaps aiming to unsettle the batsman early in his spell. However, McSweeney was quick off the mark, setting himself for the pull shot. With impeccable timing and brute force, he dispatched the ball over deep square leg, sending it soaring into the stands.

The crowd erupted, but the camera panned to a rather unique moment – Liam Haskett’s father, seated in the stands, catching the ball. He had a serious look on his face while taking the catch. It might be that he was not happy with his son getting hit for a six on his debut.

No way!

Liam Haskett got hit for six by Nathan McSweeney. The guy in the crowd that caught the catch?

His DAD 😆 #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/qyVVGXNGxt

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Adelaide Strikers beat Brisbane Heat by 56 runs

This moment was just a snippet of a game that turned out to be a thrilling contest, with the Adelaide Strikers eventually clinching a victory by 56 runs. Brisbane Heat, having won the toss, elected to bowl first, perhaps hoping to exploit early conditions. But they were met with a sensational batting display from the Strikers, who posted a mammoth 251 for 5. In reply, despite McSweeney’s aggressive start, the Heat could only muster 195 runs off their 20 overs, ending their innings all out.

For Liam Haskett, the day was a learning curve. He bowled three overs, conceding 43 runs but managed to pick up two wickets, showing glimpses of what could be a promising career. His debut was marked by this one significant six, a moment that will undoubtedly be replayed many times, not just for the cricket but for his father taking the catch off a ball when he was hit for a six.