Adelaide Strikers
Match Complete
Melbourne Stars
| 8/151 Adelaide Strikers win by 11 runs |
| 1/26 (4.0) | *Neser | O: 20.0 | Worrall* | 0 (1) |
| 4/33 (4.0) | Siddle | RR:6.47 | Handscomb | 65 (39) |
| b. Siddle |  | 19.6 8/151 |  | Worrall 0(1) |
| c. Short b. Siddle | | 19.3 7/146 | | Zampa 6(5) |
| b. Siddle | | 17.3 6/116 | | Hinchliffe 6(7) |
| c. Khan b. Neser | | 14.2 5/90 | | Gotch 10(16) |
| c. Head b. Agar | | 9.4 4/63 | | Maxwell 19(16) |
| c. Salt b. Agar | | 7.3 3/42 | | Larkin 19(17) |
| b. Khan | | 5.2 2/25 | | Maddinson 7(8) |
| c. Salt b. Siddle | | 1.6 1/6 | | Stoinis 5(11) |
| First Innings: Adelaide Strikers | 4/162 | RR: 6.94 | O: 20.0 |
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| First Innings: Adelaide Strikers | 4/162 | RR: 6.94 | O: 20.0 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J.B. Weatherald c+b. Hinchliffe | 15 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 55.56 |
P.D. Salt b. Maxwell | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 157.14 |
T.M. Head* b. Hinchliffe | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
A.T. Carey+ c. Larkin b. Hinchliffe | 33 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 157.14 |
J.W. Wells not out | 55 | 36 | 4 | 2 | 152.78 |
M.W. Short not out | 23 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 153.33 |
M.G. Neser | |||||
R. Khan | |||||
P.M. Siddle | |||||
W.A. Agar | |||||
B.J. Stanlake | |||||
Extras (b 1, lb 7, w 1, nb 0) | 9 | ||||
| Total | 162 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Worrall | 4.0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 10.25 |
| G.J. Maxwell | 4.0 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4.75 |
| A. Zampa | 4.0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.50 |
| L.R. Morris | 1.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.00 |
| C.D. Hinchliffe | 3.0 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 6.33 |
| S. Lamichhane | 3.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8.00 |
| N.J. Maddinson | 1.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7.00 |
| First Innings: Melbourne Stars | 8/151 | RR: 6.47 | O: 20.0 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N.J. Maddinson b. Khan | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 87.50 |
M.P. Stoinis c. Salt b. Siddle | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 45.45 |
N.C.R. Larkin c. Salt b. Agar | 19 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 111.76 |
G.J. Maxwell c. Head b. Agar | 19 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 118.75 |
P.S.P. Handscomb* not out | 65 | 39 | 6 | 2 | 166.67 |
S.E. Gotch+ c. Khan b. Neser | 10 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 62.50 |
C.D. Hinchliffe b. Siddle | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
A. Zampa c. Short b. Siddle | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
D.J. Worrall b. Siddle | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
L.R. Morris | |||||
S. Lamichhane | |||||
Extras (b 1, lb 5, w 8, nb 0) | 14 | ||||
| Total | 151 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.G. Neser | 4.0 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.50 |
| P.M. Siddle | 4.0 | 0 | 33 | 4 | 8.25 |
| B.J. Stanlake | 4.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8.00 |
| R. Khan | 4.0 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6.00 |
| W.A. Agar | 4.0 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.50 |
The Melbourne Stars have already guaranteed themselves a spot in the finals and the Adelaide Strikers can go a long way to doing the same with a win at home tonight. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 7:10pm (AEDT).
The Strikers come into this match off the back of a win in Hobart against the Hurricanes on Sunday. Adelaide were sent in to bat first and set the Hurricanes a total of 186. Captain Travis Head top-scored with 79 off 40 balls. In-form batsman Jono Wells was not too far behind with 45 not out off 35.
Four wickets from Wes Agar and some strong defensive bowling by Peter Siddle and Michael Neser saw the Hurricanes fall ten runs short in their chase.
The Stars’ last match was a rain-affected affair against the Sixers on Monday night. Having won the toss, Melbourne elected to bowl first knowing that DLS would have an impact. In a match shortened to 14 overs each, the Stars were set a target of 144. Marcus Stoinis continued his run-scoring form, notching up 62 off 37. That wasn’t enough, though, as the middle order failed to make runs quickly enough to chase down the target in just their second loss of the season.
The Australian national team players have returned from the ODI tour of India to bolster both squads. The Strikers regain wicketkeeper Alex Carey, with Harry Nielsen making way.
The Stars get both Peter Handscomb and spin bowler Adam Zampa back. Jonathan Merlo and Jackson Coleman, who was a late out against the Sixers with a side strain, come out of the squad. Handscomb did wear the keepers gloves for the first part of The BBL season for the Stars, but with Seb Gotch now back in the side, Handscomb returns as a batsman.
Prediction
The Strikers arguably have more to play for and are at home. Though both teams have key players in hot form, I’m leaning towards Stars – but really I wouldn’t be surprised by a Strikers win.
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Game information
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.
First ball: 7:10pm (AEDT).
TV: Channel Seven, Fox Cricket.
Online: Kayo Sports, Foxtel.
Adelaide Strikers squad
Travis Head (c), Wes Agar, Alex Carey, Harry Conway, Rashid Khan, Michael Neser, Liam O’Connor, Phil Salt, Matt Short, Peter Siddle, Billy Stanlake, Jake Weatherald, Jon Wells
Melbourne Stars squad
Glenn Maxwell (c), Hilton Cartwright, Ben Dunk, Seb Gotch (wk), Peter Handscomb, Clint Hinchcliffe, Sandeep Lamichhane, Nick Larkin, Nic Maddinson, Lance Morris, Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Worrall, Adam Zampa
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Thank you for joining The Roar for the coverage of this BBL match. The Strikers held on against the Stars. Jono Wells has been given man of the match for his 55*. While wickets from Peter Siddle and Wes Agar were very useful in defending the target. The BBL continues tomorrow night with Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers at the The Gabba. Make sure you join The Roar for live coverage.
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Strikers win!! Good defensive bowling sees the Strikers see off a steady - if a little slow - chase from the Stars. Result in the end is Strikers winning by 12 runs.
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Wicket!! Siddle ends the match by sending bails flying. Worrall with a golden duck. Bowled Siddle. Stars 8/152 Overs 20.0 Target 163
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And a single off the edge seals the result. Worrall with 1 ball to face. 12 runs needed. Stars 7/151 Overs 19.5 Target 163
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4 at mid wicket from Handscomb. Stars 7/150 Overs 19.4 Target 163
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Daniel Worrall comes to the crease. Batsmen crossed, so Handscomb is on strike. Stars 7/146 Overs 19.3 Target 163
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Wicket!! Zampa tries to go over the top at backward square. Can't get it high enough. Zampa goes for 6. Bowled Siddle - Caught Short. Stars 7/146 Overs 19.2 Target 163
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Good fielding from Head keeps it to a single in the covers. Zampa on strike. Stars 6/146 Overs 19.2 Target 163
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Handscomb advances and gets a thick outside edge for 4 over backward point. Stars 6/145 Overs 19.1 Target 163
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Siddle to bowl the final over. 22 needed for the Stars to win. Handscomb on strike. Stars 6/141 Overs 19.0 Target 163
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Comfortable placed shot for a single at mid wicket from Handscomb. He'll retain strike. Stars 6/141 Overs 19.0 Target 163
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Handscomb pops it over mid off for 4. Stars 6/140 Overs 18.5 Target 163
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Fifty A quick 2 runs taken brings Handscomb to 50. Stars 6/136 Overs 18.4 Target 163
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Handscomb with another 6 over mid wicket. Foot onto the throttle time. Stars 6/134 Overs 18.3 Target 163
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Zampa swings blindly. He makes some contact over his head and runs through for a single. Stars 6/128 Overs 18.2 Target 163
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Neser to bowl his final over. Stars 6/127 Overs 18.0 Target 163
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Handscomb scores his first 6 of the night with a sweep over mid wicket. Stars 6/127 Overs 18.0 Target 163
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Zampa's cut shot is airborne but it falls short of the man at backward point. Just a single. Stars 6/121 Overs 17.5 Target 163