WATCH: Sams and Bancroft stretchered off after nasty on-field collision during BBL 2024-25 game

The premier T20 fest Big Bash League (BBL 2024-25) is undergoing in full swing. On Friday, Perth Scorchers crossed swords with Sydney Thunder in the 22nd match of the tournament. While batting first, Scorchers made a solid start and a combined batting effort from the top order piloted the side to a decent total of 177. Among notable performers, Finn Allen's half-century (68 off 31) and Cooper Connolly who (43 off 31) remained unbeaten, were the stars of the day.

However, on the other hand, Thunder bowlers had a dismal day as they were struggling to contain the batters during the first innings. Two key injuries further added to their woes in the form of a horrific accident in the first innings which included players Daniel Sams and Cameron Bancroft who collided with each other while trying to catch a ball that was flicked in the air by Cooper Connolly. While Sams was charging in from deep mid-wicket, Bancroft was also running back from the square leg region while trying to take the catch.

The scenes were ugly at the Optus Stadium as Cameron Bancroft ended up with a bloody nose and Daniel Sams's situation was serious as he was taken off the field on a stretcher due to the impact of the collision with Bancroft. Notably, there was a lack of communication between the two players which cost the team a player and a valuable wicket of Connolly who was on eight runs at that time.

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It was also reported that after this collision, Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams were unable to continue playing in the game. Moreover, they also are at risk of getting ruled out from the rest of the BBL 2024-25 season. Though the players were talking and conscious but were still demonstrating symptoms of Concussion and possible fractures. Hence, they were transported to the hospital for further medical assessment. As a result, both the players were substituted by Hugh Weigben and Ollie Davies who came in as concussion substitutes in the game.

Check out the horrific collision of Sams and Bancroft here:

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Now, speaking of the match, Sydney Thunder in the end went on to win the final over thriller by three wickets with the help of skipper David Warner and Matthew Gilkes playing match-defining knocks. Besides, West Indies star Sherfane Rutherford provided the finishing touches in the end.