Adelaide Strikers
Match Complete
Sydney Sixers
| 8/137 Sydney Sixers win by 2 wickets |
| 1/25 (3.4) | *Siddle | O: 18.4 | Hazlewood* | 12 (3) |
| 1/34 (4.0) | Conway | RR:6.52 | Bird | 9 (12) |
| b. Conway |  | 17.6 8/124 |  | Curran 21(20) |
| c. Carey b. Siddle | | 14.2 7/97 | | Dwarshuis 10(9) |
| b. Khan | | 12.1 6/83 | | Silk 16(17) |
| lbw. Khan | | 10.6 5/79 | | Edwards 0(1) |
| c. Carey b. Khan | | 10.5 4/79 | | Vince 27(20) |
| c. Short b. Khan | | 6.6 3/51 | | Hughes 17(13) |
| c. Wells b. Neser | | 2.6 2/19 | | Philippe 8(10) |
| c. Stanlake b. Neser | | 2.3 1/17 | | Avendano 11(8) |
| First Innings: Adelaide Strikers | 135 all out | RR: 6.09 | O: 19.4 |
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| First Innings: Adelaide Strikers | 135 all out | RR: 6.09 | O: 19.4 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P.D. Salt c. Philippe b. Bird | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 90.00 |
J.B. Weatherald b. Curran | 47 | 31 | 7 | 1 | 151.61 |
M.W. Short lbw. Dwarshuis | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
A.T. Carey*+ c. Curran b. Dwarshuis | 32 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 106.67 |
J.W. Wells c. Vince b. Pope | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 53.85 |
M.G. Neser lbw. Pope | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
R. Khan c. Philippe b. Curran | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
C.T. Valente c. Edwards b. Curran | 12 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 92.31 |
P.M. Siddle c. Philippe b. Hazlewood | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
H.N.A. Conway b. Curran | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
B.J. Stanlake not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Extras (b 0, lb 3, w 9, nb 0) | 12 | ||||
| Total | 135 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.J. Dwarshuis | 4.0 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 5.00 |
| J.M. Bird | 4.0 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 9.50 |
| J.R. Hazlewood | 4.0 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4.75 |
| T.K. Curran | 3.4 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 6.00 |
| L.A.J. Pope | 4.0 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 |
| First Innings: Sydney Sixers | 8/137 | RR: 6.52 | O: 18.4 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J.R. Philippe+ c. Wells b. Neser | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
J. Avendano c. Stanlake b. Neser | 11 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 137.50 |
D.P. Hughes* c. Short b. Khan | 17 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 130.77 |
J.M. Vince c. Carey b. Khan | 27 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 135.00 |
J.C. Silk b. Khan | 16 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 94.12 |
J.R. Edwards lbw. Khan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
T.K. Curran b. Conway | 21 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 105.00 |
B.J. Dwarshuis c. Carey b. Siddle | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 111.11 |
J.M. Bird not out | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
J.R. Hazlewood not out | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 400.00 |
L.A.J. Pope | |||||
Extras (b 0, lb 0, w 5, nb 1) | 6 | ||||
| Total | 137 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.M. Siddle | 3.4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.82 |
| R. Khan | 4.0 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 5.50 |
| M.G. Neser | 3.0 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 8.33 |
| B.J. Stanlake | 4.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 7.75 |
| H.N.A. Conway | 4.0 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.50 |
BBL action resumes today as the Adelaide Strikers lock horns with the Sydney Sixers at the Adelaide Oval following their thrilling encounter in Coffs Harbour some days back. Be sure to tune in to The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match at 3:40pm (AEDT).
In their first clash, the Sixers’ vaunted wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Philippe struck a splendid 56-ball 83* to see his team home and seal the fifth triumph for the Sixers in this year’s edition of the BBL.
The Strikers put up a hefty total of 176 runs courtesy of a short-ball barrage they gleefully cashed in on. But they would have rued the second half of the innings when they lost a bit of steam and couldn’t bat the Sixers out of the game. Jonathan Wells and Michael Neser got together to resurrect the innings through some well-timed strokes and contributed with handy cameos.
In reply, Justin Avendano and Josh Philippe got the Sixers off to a flying start. Avendano showcased his prowess against pace bowling as he took the Strikers’ attack apart. Featuring in just his fourth T20, the opener proved to be a good enough replacement for skipper Moises Henriques, who missed out due to the birth of his child.
When Avendano departed, Philippe took the lead and particularly counter-punched Rashid Khan through his hard sweeps and pulls. When the Sixers began stuttering at the end of their chase, Philippe once again came to the rescue, drilling 21 runs off Neser’s penultimate over to virtually seal the deal for the Sixers.
The Strikers have had a mixed campaign so far. They have secured three victories from six games and sit third in the points table. Wells and captain Alex Carey have been their star performers but need better support from their misfiring middle order.
The Sixers, on the other hand, are currently on a winning spree, winning all of their previous four games and elevating themselves to the number two spot on the ladder. Philippe has been remarkably good at the top of the order and Tom Curran’s all-round expertise has played a major role in extending their unbeaten streak. It will be interesting to see whether Avendano retains his place if Henriques returns.
Prediction
Teams prefer chasing at the Adelaide Oval due to its batting-friendly nature. Weather is set to remain clear throughout the game and we should be in for another crackerjack of a game.
The contest in Coffs Harbour was a sell out and we should expect a more boisterous Adelaide crowd at the Oval.
Game information
First ball: 3:40pm (AEDT)
Venue: Adelaide Oval
TV: Fox Cricket, Channel 7
Last time they played: Sixers won by four wickets
Strikers probable XI
Josh Philippe (WK), Justin Avendano, Daniel Hughes (C), James Vince, Jordan Silk, Tom Curran, Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Lloyd Pope, Josh Hazlewood
Sixers probable XI
Philip Salt, Jake Weatherald, Alex Carey (C, WK), Jonathan Wells, Harry Nielsen, Matthew Short, Michael Neser, Rashid Khan, Peter Siddle, Wes Agar, Billy Stanlake
Tim Miller
Editor
Thanks for tuning in, Roarers! That's all from this game- but be sure to stick around for our live blog of the upcoming Stars-Thunder match at the MCG, up next! Big news from that game: Chris Green has been banned from bowling for an illegal action after doing some testing on a suspect action during the week. Huge loss for the Thunder. Bye for now!
Tim Miller
Editor
The Sixers win by 2 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) in a pulsating, epic affair at the Adelaide Oval! Rashid Khan's incredible hat-trick ripped out the Sixers' middle order and looked to have swung the match the Strikers' way after they were bowled out for just 135. But some nerveless batting from Tom Curran and Jackson Bird, but most importantly, three boundaries in three balls from Josh Hazlewood of all people, saw them home in the end.
Tim Miller
Editor
18.4, Siddle to Hazlewood, FOUR RUNS, Hazlewood, you hero! The last one was lucky, but this is the shot of a batsman. Full outside off from Siddle, he missed the yorker, but Hazlewood crunches a powerful drive into the deep, and a diving Rashid Khan can't get there! The Sixers win! (SIXERS 8/137)
Tim Miller
Editor
18.3, Siddle to Hazlewood, FOUR RUNS, outside edge, four more! Hazlewood the hero, it seems! Good length, outside edge into the ground from Hazlewood, and it eludes a diving Carey! Four more, three to go! (SIXERS 8/133) Req: 3 off 9
Tim Miller
Editor
18.2, Siddle to Hazlewood, FOUR RUNS, what a shot! That's his shot, Hazlewood- short and outside off, he opens the face and guide superbly away in front of point, one bounce and four! (SIXERS 8/129) Req: 7 off 10
Tim Miller
Editor
18.1, Siddle to Bird, one run, yorker length, well dug out by Bird, into the deep through the covers, a single. (SIXIERS 8/125) Req: 11 off 11
Tim Miller
Editor
17.6, Conway to Curran, OUT, bowled him! The match swings again! Similar ball to the one Conway got from Curran in his innings- a perfect yorker on middle and off. Curran can't get any bat on it, the timber goes flying, and Conway is P-U-M-P-E-D! Tom Curran- b Conway- 21 (20) Run-a-ball needed. Josh Hazlewood in. (SIXERS 8/124) Req: 12 off 12
Tim Miller
Editor
17.5, Conway to Curran, FOUR RUNS, nerveless! Full from Conway, and Curran identifies the gap at mid-off, and pierces it with a crunching drive! Four runs, and advantage Sixers. (SIXERS 7/124) Req: 12 off 13
Tim Miller
Editor
17.4, Conway to Bird, one run, full bunger on middle, Bird swings but mistimes it away through mid-wicket. Imagine if Curran had got to face that… (SIXERS 7/120) Req: 16 off 14
Tim Miller
Editor
17.4, Conway to Bird, one wide, good ball, outside off and full, Bird swings and misses... but called a wide! Still a free hit then- replays show it was indeed wide. (SIXERS 7/119) Req: 17 off 15
Tim Miller
Editor
17.4, Conway to Bird, one no ball, oh dear! A second bouncer for the over, and that means a no-ball! Goes well over Bird's head, so was probably a wide anyway, but the no ball (and free hit) supersedes that! At least it's to Bird... (SIXERS 7/118) Req: 18 off 15
Tim Miller
Editor
17.3, Conway to Curran, one run, full outside off again, Curran drives firmly but straight to the cover sweeper, just a single. (SIXERS 7/117) Req: 19 off 15
Tim Miller
Editor
17.2, Conway to Bird, one run, well done Birdy, digs out a full ball up in the blockhole on off to mid on, they hustle through for the one. (SIXERS 7/116) Req: 20 off 16
Tim Miller
Editor
17.1, Conway to Curran, one run, well bowled, slower ball outside off, Curran punches into the covers but no pace on the shot, just a single to the deep sweeper. (SIXERS 7/115) Req: 21 off 17
Tim Miller
Editor
17.1, Conway to Curran, one wide, harsh call! Short ball, 146kph! and Curran decides to leave as it whistles over his head. Good call, in the end- was just over his head. (SIXERS 7/114) Req: 22 off 18
Tim Miller
Editor
Still very much anyone's game here. Harry Conway to finish off- then Neser and Siddle, you presume.
Tim Miller
Editor
16.6, Neser to Curran, one run, Curran keeps the strike, punches to cover and sets off, Bird's backing up well so they scamper it successfully. (SIXERS 7/113) Req: 23 off 18
Tim Miller
Editor
16.5, Neser to Curran, FOUR RUNS, vital boundary! Low full toss from Neser, Curran punches down the ground, didn't get all of it but long on is very wide, so he gets four! (SIXERS 7/112) Req: 24 off 19
Tim Miller
Editor
16.4, Neser to Bird, one run, another full toss on middle stump, Bird thumps it out to the deep mid-wicket fielder on the bounce, another single. (SIXERS 7/108) Req: 28 off 20