Congratulations to the Victorian Bushrangers who have once again taken out the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash competition for the fourth time in five years.In front of over 17,000 at the Adelaide Oval, the Vics outplayed South Australia with bat, ball and in the field. Aaron Finch once again impressed with the bat scoring 47 off 35 balls, seeing off the fiery Shaun Tait at the start of the innings in the process.
Playing his first match for the competition this season, Aiden Blizzard showed why he is known as a Twenty20 specialist batsmen, scoring a quickfire 42* off only 19 balls, which included three fours and three sixes. With the ball, Andrew McDonald was superb taking 3-21 off four overs, which included the crucial wickets of Kieron Pollard and big Mark Cosgrove.
What was so impressive about this particular victory was that the Vics won without numerous star players. Dwayne Bravo, Cameron White, Ross Taylor, Peter Siddle and Clint McKay are normally walk ups into the top 11 if they are available to play. But Victoria found great replacements in Blizzard and James Pattinson (3-27), highlighting the depth and talent the state possesses.
The Vics will now play in the Indian Champion's League later this year. And if successful, Victoria's bank balance will look significantly more attractive.
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