BBL 2024-25 Match 35: Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers – Match Highlights and Scorecard

Sydney Sixers beat Adelaide Strikers by 3 wickets in the 35th match of the BBL 2024-25.

In an exciting match at the Adelaide Oval, Sydney Sixers chased down Adelaide Strikers’ total of 182/5 with just one ball to spare, winning by 3 wickets.

The Strikers posted a competitive total, with Ollie Pope’s 57 and Alex Ross’s 48 leading the way. However, the Sixers managed to reach 183/7, thanks to a strong innings from Steven Smith (52) and a late finish from Hayden Kerr (18*).

Adelaide Strikers, batting first, were in a strong position throughout the innings. Their openers, Matthew Short and D Arcy Short, both struggled early on, with Matthew falling for just 4 runs. D Arcy also went for 10. Alex Carey, however, added some stability before being dismissed for 18. It was Ollie Pope’s 57 off 39 balls that anchored the innings, with Alex Ross providing great support, scoring 48 runs off 37 balls.

Jamie Overton played a quick cameo, scoring 32* off 14 balls, helping the Strikers reach a total of 182/5 in 20 overs. Despite some early wickets, the Strikers managed to set a decent target, thanks to a strong finish.

Sydney Sixers’ Run-Chase

Sydney Sixers started their chase on a shaky note, with Josh Philippe falling early for 8 runs. The middle order quickly followed suit, with Jack Edwards run out for 8, and Jordan Silk being dismissed for 3. Moises Henriques also went out for 15, leaving the Sixers at a challenging position at 92/4 in the 10th over.

However, Steven Smith played a brilliant knock of 52 runs off 31 balls, holding the innings together. Lachlan Shaw added 32 runs before falling to Lloyd Pope. With 36 runs needed off 24 balls, Ben Dwarshuis (30) and Hayden Kerr (18*) led the team to victory. A crucial final over bowled by Jordan Buckingham saw Kerr hold his nerve, guiding the Sixers to a thrilling 3-wicket win with just one ball to spare.

Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers Full Match Scorecard

Adelaide Strikers: 182/5 (20 overs)

BattersRB4S6SSR
Matthew Short471057.14
D’Arcy Short10920111.11
Alex Carey181330138.46
Ollie Pope573932146.15
Alex Ross483741129.73
Jamie Overton321431228.57
Harry J Manenti8301266.67
Extra5 15 (b 0, w 0, nb 2, lb 3)
Total182/5 (20 ov)
BowlersOMRWECON
Jack Edwards302227.33
Hayden Kerr402807.00
Ben Dwarshuis403819.50
Sean Abbott4059014.75
Todd Murphy10222.00
Jafer Chohan403007.50

Fall of wickets: 1-5 (Matthew Short – 0.6 ov), 2-34 (D’Arcy Short – 4.3 ov), 3-35 (Alex Carey – 4.5 ov), 4-132 (Ollie Pope – 16.3 ov), 5-153 (Alex Ross – 18.3 ov)

Sydney Sixers: 183/7 (19.5 overs)

BattersRB4S6SSR
Josh Philippe8720114.29
Steven Smith523124167.74
Jack Edwards891088.89
Moises Henriques151210125.00
Jordan Silk3300100.00
Lachlan Shaw322130152.38
Ben Dwarshuis302312130.43
Hayden Kerr18911200.00
Sean Abbott7510140.00
Extra10 15 (b 0, w 6, nb 1, lb 3)
Total183/7 (19.5 ov)
BowlersOMRWECON
Brendan Doggett2022011.00
Henry Thornton2.5034112.00
Lloyd Pope403328.25
Jordan Buckingham302317.67
D’Arcy Short201407.00
Matthew Short201909.50
Jamie Overton403528.75

Fall of wickets: 1-18 (Josh Philippe – 1.5 ov), 2-64 (Jack Edwards – 5.6 ov), 3-88 (Steven Smith – 9.2 ov), 4-92 (Jordan Silk – 9.6 ov), 5-92 (Moises Henriques – 10.1 ov), 6-147 (Ben Dwarshuis – 16.4 ov), 7-160 (Lachlan Shaw – 18.1 ov)


Match Result: Sydney Sixers won by 3 wickets.

Player of the Match: Steve Smith