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Connolly's Bowling Brilliance Amidst Batting Woes
20 Jan
Summary
- Cooper Connolly excels with 13 wickets at 15.38 average.
- He has taken five crucial first-over wickets this season.
- Connolly leads top wicket-takers in average and economy.
Perth Scorchers' emerging talent, Cooper Connolly, is reportedly being encouraged to trust his instincts more as he navigates a challenging batting slump. This situation arises just before a significant 'Qualifier' fixture against the Sydney Sixers in Perth.
Connolly has unexpectedly become a formidable weapon with his bowling this Big Bash League season. He has claimed 13 wickets across the campaign, maintaining an excellent average of 15.38.
His impact was evident in the recent six-wicket victory over the Melbourne Stars, where he dismissed key batsmen Tom Rogers and Joe Clarke. This performance marked his fifth first-over wicket of the current season.
Among the top 10 wicket-takers in the league, Connolly stands out with the best average and an economy rate of 6.66. His effective left-arm spin bowling has proven difficult for opponents to handle.




