Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Chris Lynn Makes BBL History
Chris Lynn is a cricket player who made history in the Big Bash League (BBL).
He became the first player to score more than 4,000 runs in the BBL.
He did this by scoring 79 runs in a game against the Brisbane Heat.
His team, the Adelaide Strikers, won the match by 7 wickets.
Lynn has played 131 matches and has scored 4,065 runs in total.
He hit six fours and six sixes in this game.
The Brisbane Heat had a tough time and only scored 121 runs.
Lynn's team chased this target easily with 35 balls to spare.
This was a special win for the Strikers as it was their first victory on New Year's Eve since 2018.
Chris Lynn became the first player to surpass 4,000 runs in BBL history.
He scored 79 not out off 41 balls to lead Adelaide Strikers to a seven-wicket win over Brisbane Heat.
Lynn has accumulated 4,065 runs in 131 BBL matches, including one century and 32 fifties.
The Strikers restricted Brisbane Heat to 121 all out in 19.4 overs.
This victory marked the Strikers' first success in the marquee December 31 clash since 2018.
- Who
- Chris Lynn
- What
- Became the first player to surpass 4,000 runs in BBL history
- When
- December 31, 2025
- Where
- Adelaide Oval
- Why
- During a BBL match between Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat
- Player
- Chris Lynn
- Team
- Adelaide Strikers
- Opponent
- Brisbane Heat
- Venue
- Adelaide Oval
- Runs Scored
- 79 not out
- Total BBL Runs
- 4,065
- Match Outcome
- Adelaide Strikers won by 7 wickets
- Date
- December 31, 2025