Cooper Connolly scored a lot of runs. (Photo- Paul Kane/Getty Images/PTI)

Cooper Connolly In BBL 2025-26: In the mini-auction of IPL 2026, Punjab Kings had included Australian young all-rounder Cooper Connolly for Rs 3 crore. This decision now seems to be proving beneficial for the team, because Connolly has caught everyone's attention with his consistent performance in the Big Bash League. Perth Scorchers and Brisbane Heat faced each other in a match of Big Bash League 2025-26, in this match a stormy innings was seen with the bat of Cooper Connolly.

Cooper Connolly scored a lot of runs

In this match, Brisbane Heat won the toss and chose to field first, but Perth Scorchers batsmen performed brilliantly. The team scored a huge score of 257 runs after losing 6 wickets in 20 overs. Cooper Connolly's contribution was most important in this big innings. Connolly, who came to bat at number three, played an explosive inning of 77 runs in just 37 balls. His strike rate was more than 208, which included 6 fours and as many sixes. The special thing is that most of their total runs came from big shots, which gave momentum to Perth's innings.

Massive hit! Connolly sends the Eagles delivery soaring into the second tier! #GoldenMoment #BBL15 pic.twitter.com/DVxXRm6zyU

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 19, 2025

This match was also special for Connolly because he was playing in a big match for the first time right after the IPL auction. His aggressive batting completely justified the decision of Punjab Kings. The team bought only four players in the auction and completed its squad, in which Connolly was an important name. Earlier in the opening match of the season, Connolly had given an indication of his form by playing a quick inning of 59 runs in 31 balls. By playing such innings continuously, he is establishing himself as a rising star in T20 cricket. His left-handed batting and useful bowling can be very useful for Punjab Kings.

Finn Allen also played a stormy innings

In this match, New Zealand's star batsman Finn Allen also played a stormy innings. Finn Allen has been bought by Kolkata Knight Riders team for IPL 2026. Finn Allen, playing as an opener in the match, added 79 runs in just 38 balls, which included 3 fours and 8 sixes. Finn Allen scored these runs at a strike rate of 207.89. Due to which his team was successful in reaching a big score.