Stoinis smashes BBL record

Melbourne Stars’ Marcus Stoinis scripted history as he slammed his maiden century during the team’s Big Bash League (BBL) encounter against Sydney Sixers at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday.

Stoinis tore apart Sixers’ bowling line-up and hit 13 boundaries and eight sixes as he powered Stars to 219/1 in 20 overs.

Stoinis now holds the record for highest individual score in the BBL as he went past D’Arcy Short, who slammed a 69-ball 122* two years ago.

Overall, this is the 13th highest individual score in T20 history.

Stoinis’ Indian Premier League (IPL) team Delhi Capitals were quick to take note of the right-hander’s heroics.