Big Bash League blaster Chris Lynn says he is in a greater headspace following a change of golf equipment, declaring he needs to “make some teams pay” in his remaining video games for the Adelaide Strikers.
Lynn hit 87 off 58 balls for the Strikers of their loss to the Hobart Hurricanes on Monday to leap to high of the match run-scoring tally with 260.
It was his first half century in seven BBL video games this season, constructing on scores within the 20s, 30s, and 40s.
Lynn, the all-time highest run-scorer within the BBL, joined the Strikers after being let go by the Brisbane Heat following a lean 2021/22 when he made 215 runs at a mean of 17.9.
So far this season, he is averaging 37.14 with a strike fee of 129, not removed from his Twenty20 profession strike fee of 145.
“I’m just in a much better headspace to be honest,” Lynn mentioned in regards to the transfer to Adelaide.
“Just needed a change of scenery. It’s really refreshing.”
The 32-year-old will not see out the complete BBL season although, having signed to play within the UAE’s new T20 competitors.
It means he has simply 4 video games left for the Strikers.
Lynn performed a help function early with Matt Short (38 from 26 balls) within the seven-wicket loss to the Hurricanes earlier than upping the tempo because the innings progressed.
“I know I’ve still got plenty of runs left in me. That’s the main thing, I still feel sharp. I’d still like a couple of man-of-the-match awards,” he mentioned.
“I feel like I’m building nicely (and) I’m going to make a couple of teams pay.”
The Strikers received their first three video games of the season however have since dropped 4 straight.
They meet Hobart once more at Adelaide Oval on Thursday evening however might be with out veteran fast Peter Siddle who bowled with discomfort.
“By no means is it desperate, or panic stations. We came up against a quality (Hurricanes) batting line-up,” Lynn mentioned.
