Sydney Thunder
Match Complete
Adelaide Strikers
| 97 all out Sydney Thunder win by 71 runs |
| 1/8 (1.4) | *Sams | O: 17.4 | ||
| 1/23 (3.0) | Jordan | RR:4.89 | O'Connor | 1 (6) |
| run out (Green) |  | 17.4 10/97 |  | Stanlake 1(1) |
| c. Nair b. Sams | | 17.1 9/95 | | Khan 8(8) |
| c. Jordan b. Nair | | 15.4 8/89 | | Laughlin 0(2) |
| b. Nair | | 15.2 7/89 | | Neser 0(2) |
| c. Green b. Ahmed | | 14.5 6/88 | | Nielsen 7(8) |
| c. Sams b. Nair | | 13.5 5/81 | | Ingram 48(30) |
| st. Lenton b. Green | | 12.5 4/75 | | Wells 11(22) |
| c. Lenton b. Jordan | | 5.2 3/26 | | Head 10(18) |
| lbw. Sandhu | | 2.6 2/18 | | Short 6(5) |
| c. Sandhu b. Devcich | | 0.6 1/9 | | Weatherald 4(4) |
| First Innings: Sydney Thunder | 6/168 | RR: 7.20 | O: 20.0 |
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| First Innings: Sydney Thunder | 6/168 | RR: 7.20 | O: 20.0 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A.P. Devcich lbw. Khan | 21 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 175.00 |
S.R. Watson* c. Wells b. Neser | 68 | 40 | 4 | 5 | 170.00 |
C.J. Ferguson c. O'Connor b. Khan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
J.J.S. Sangha c. Wells b. Stanlake | 30 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 111.11 |
D.R. Sams c. Laughlin b. Stanlake | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
A.J. Nair c. Neser b. Laughlin | 8 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 53.33 |
J.S. Lenton+ not out | 27 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 168.75 |
C.J. Green not out | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 183.33 |
C.J. Jordan | |||||
G.S. Sandhu | |||||
F. Ahmed | |||||
Extras (b 0, lb 2, w 1, nb 0) | 3 | ||||
| Total | 168 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. O'Connor | 4.0 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11.00 |
| M.G. Neser | 4.0 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.50 |
| B.J. Stanlake | 4.0 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 |
| R. Khan | 4.0 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 |
| B. Laughlin | 4.0 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 11.00 |
| First Innings: Adelaide Strikers | 97 all out | RR: 4.89 | O: 17.4 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M.W. Short lbw. Sandhu | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
J.B. Weatherald c. Sandhu b. Devcich | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
T.M. Head* c. Lenton b. Jordan | 10 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 55.56 |
C.A. Ingram c. Sams b. Nair | 48 | 30 | 4 | 2 | 160.00 |
J.W. Wells st. Lenton b. Green | 11 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
H.J. Nielsen+ c. Green b. Ahmed | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 87.50 |
R. Khan c. Nair b. Sams | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
M.G. Neser b. Nair | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
B. Laughlin c. Jordan b. Nair | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
L. O'Connor not out | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 |
B.J. Stanlake run out (Green) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Extras (b 0, lb 0, w 1, nb 0) | 1 | ||||
| Total | 97 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.P. Devcich | 1.0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 9.00 |
| C.J. Green | 3.0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 5.33 |
| G.S. Sandhu | 2.0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 4.50 |
| D.R. Sams | 1.4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4.80 |
| C.J. Jordan | 3.0 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.67 |
| F. Ahmed | 4.0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5.00 |
| A.J. Nair | 3.0 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 4.00 |
Match result:
Sydney Thunder dealt a horrible blow to the formerly second-placed Adelaide Strikers on Sunday, bowling them out for a two-digit score as they sought in vain to chase down the Thunder’s 6/168.
Final score
Sydney Thunder 6/168
Adelaide Stirkers 97
Match preview:
In the first game of a BBL|08 triple header on Sunday, the Sydney Thunder will host the Adelaide Strikers at Spotless Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting at 2:45pm AEDT.
There was plenty of rain at Spotless Stadium on Tuesday night when the Sydney Thunder lost to the Brisbane Heat by 15 runs (DLS Method).
Only 5.3 overs were bowled in the Thunder’s chase, but it was enough to help the Heat to their second win of the season.
Jono Cook was back taking big wickets (3/27) and Fawad Ahmed chipped in with two wickets as well.
On Friday night, the depleted Adelaide Strikers faced off against an equally depleted Melbourne Stars outfit at the Adelaide Oval.
The depth of the Strikers’ line-up ably assisted the more experienced players to achieve a 41-run victory over the Stars.
Ingram again fired with the bat (57 off 41), while Travis Head connected bat with ball for three sixes in a row and brought up 43 off 31 balls.
In team news, freshly acquired internationals Chris Jordan (England) and Anton Devcich (New Zealand) will make their debut for the Thunder, replacing England’s Joe Root and Jos Buttler.
Jay Lenton is set to play his first game of the season as wicket-keeper/batsman, with Buttler now headed, with his English teammates, to tour the West Indies.
The Strikers regain paceman Billy Stanlake, who was left out of the Australian ODI squad on Saturday. Wes Agar loses his place in the squad to make way for Stanlake.
Adelaide are still without opening batsman and wicket-keeper Alex Carey, and bowler Peter Siddle, who remain in the Australian ODI squad.
Adelaide lead the head to head with Sydney six to three, their wins including the past four outings between the sides.
The most recent clash between the Thunder and the Strikers was at the Adelaide Oval on New Year’s Eve.
It was a 20-run victory for the Strikers, who put together a 175-run total and then took big wickets to slow the Thunder’s scoring.
Colin Ingram fired with 75 off 43 balls and bowlers Peter Siddle (3/20) and Rashid Khan (2/34) helped Adelaide to continue their New Year’s Eve success.
Can Shane Watson kick his BBL season into gear with a big total, or will the Strikers continue in their winning ways and dominate with both bat and ball.
Prediction
Despite losing some experience and firepower, the Strikers proved they’ve got the depth to continue their fine BBL form.
Strikers to notch up a win away from home.
Venue: Spotless Stadium, Sydney
Time: 2:45pm AEDT
TV: Fox Sports
Betting: Sydney Thunder $2.15, Adelaide Strikers $1.70
Join The Roar for live coverage of the first game in a Big Bash triple header, starting from 2:45pm AEDT.
Sydney Thunder
Fawad Ahmed, Jono Cook, Anton Devcich, Callum Ferguson, Chris Green, Jay Lenton, Chris Jordan, Arjun Nair, Sam Rainbird, Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Sangha, Shane Watson (c)
Adelaide Strikers
Travis Head (c), Colin Ingram, Rashid Khan, Ben Laughlin, Jake Lehmann, Michael Neser, Harry Nielsen, Liam O’Connor, Matt Short, Billy Stanlake, Cameron Valente, Jake Weatherald, Jon Wells
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Plenty more BBL action this evening, I'll be back in 30 minutes for the Renegades vs Heat, and then we also have a 9:45pm clash from Perth, who are up against the Sixers Thank you for tuning in this afternoon, big win for the Thunder, positives galore in that comprehensive victory over the Strikers.
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
One of the poorer games I've seen from the Strikers, far from their best. Thunder looking refreshed and ready to continue a charge up the ladder as the finals approach. Thunder 6/168 Strikers 97
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
SYDNEY THUNDER WIN BY 71 RUNS! A dominate bowling display by the Sydney Thunder, the Strikers completely undone in their batting innings. Ingram was the only man who made some runs for Adelaide with 48 off 30. Nair took 3/12 off three overs and was the pick of the bowlers for the Thunder. Wickets all round though, with all 7 bowlers getting in on the action! Strikers thought they'd kept the Thunder to a reasonable total, but their 168 was far too good today. Thunder 6/168 Strikers 97
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
WICKET! If big Billy was running a race he would be home, but with neither the bat nor his foot over the line, he's run out by Lenton. Stanlake 1 (1) run out Lenton Overs 17.4 Strikers 97
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Stanlake and O'Connor at the crease, how long can they last? Overs 17.3 Strikers 9/96
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
WICKET! And the ninth wicket falls for the Strikers, Khan still going after it gets caught at deep square. Great bowling by the Thunder today and Sams joins in on the wicket party! Khan 8 (8) c Nair, b Sams Overs 17.1 Strikers 9/95
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
For all that swinging of the bat by Khan, he only gets 5, with an extra in that over. Overs 17 Strikers 8/95
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Jordan to Khan, whips his bat hard at it, flies high in the air behind square... Sangha was ready for the catch until the ball landed 30 metres to his right. Too funny that effort! 2 runs. Overs 16.3 Strikers 8/93
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
20 the required rate... Jordan to Khan, swats at it. Overs 16.1 Strikers 8/89
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
O'Connor to the crease now... Nair 2/1 off that over, 3/12 off his overs so far. Overs 16 Strikers 8/89
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
WICKET! Nair to Laughlin, he goes for a duck too! Off break tossed up by Nair, Laughlin swings, slicing it high and Jordan takes the catch. Laughlin 0 (2) c Jordan, b Nair Overs 15.4 Strikers 8/89
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
WICKET! Nair to Neser, drags it on, bowled. Tossed up by Nair outside off, Neser wanted to sweep, bottom edge onto the stumps. Well Neser won't be the hero for the Strikers... Neser 0 (2) b Nair Overs 15.2 Strikers 7/89
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Neser at the crease now with Khan. 80 from 29, Thunder have this one in the bag. Overs 15 Strikers 6/88
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
WICKET! Wrong un from Ahmed, Nielson down the wicket, can't get it up over Green who was up at long off. Green takes the catch. Nielson 7 (8) c Green, b Ahmed Overs 14.5 Strikers 6/88
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Khan gets another off the toe of the bat, always smiling. Overs 14.4 Strikers 5/88