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Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers, Knockout Commentary, Live Updates

THU vs STR, 2022 - T20 Live Commentary

Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers Scorecard
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Match Ended   
Knockout, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne , Jan 23, 2022
Sydney Thunder Sydney Thunder
178/6 (20.0/20)
Adelaide Strikers Adelaide Strikers
184/6 (20.0/20)
Adelaide Strikers beat Sydney Thunder by 6 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Ian Cockbain
    65(38)
That concludes the proceedings for this entertaining match. Get ready folks, for yet another do-or-die contest, as Adelaide Strikers will face Sydney Sixers on Wednesday, 26th January at 1.55 pm IST (8.25 am GMT) in the Challenger. Do join us in advance for the build-up. Cheers!
For his knock of 65 runs, Ian Cockbain is the Player of the Match. Says that it is going well for him and shares that there was no pressure on him while catching Ben Cutting as they practice a lot. Adds that winning six games in a row is a great feeling and he wants his team to keep going strong and build on this momentum. Mentions that he was playing good cricket and is happy to get a call and contribute.
Power Surge was introduced in the Big Bash League to spice things up and we have to say, it continues to make the matches interesting. The Thunder were right on the track as Alex Ross and Jason Sangha propelled the chase. The decision to opt for the Power Surge backfired on them though. The first over of the Surge resulted in two wickets and that took the momentum away from Sydney Thunder. The departure of Sangha was a big blow and thereafter the chase fell flat on its face as the duo of Peter Siddle and Harry Conway did an amazing job at the backend.
The bowling attack of Adelaide Strikers has been one of the most consistent ones in this season and with 184 to defend, they were the favourites heading into the second innings. After removing Alex Hales cheaply and bagging the wicket of Usman Khawaja in a debatable manner, it looked like the Strikers will dominate the proceedings from thereon but they failed to get wickets in the middle period as the stand between Alex Ross and Jason Sangha blossomed. Peter Siddle, the skipper, decided that he will have to take the responsibility and produced two wickets in an over in the Power Surge to drag the game in favour of Adelaide. He bowled a brilliant penultimate over too and in the end, Adelaide Strikers managed to pull off a thrilling win.
SYDNEY THUNDER HAVE BEEN KNOCKED OUT! What a game we have witnessed here! This was supposed to be a high-pressure game and some high-intensity action was expected. We got exactly what we expected and Adelaide Strikers have continued their dream run. They will now take on Sydney Sixers for a place in the summit clash.
End Of The Over 20 : 178/6
7 Runs
  • 1 LB 19.1
  • 419.2
  • 019.3
  • W 19.4
  • W 19.5
  • 219.6
N. McAndrew
2 (1)
M. Gilkes
0 (0)
H. Conway
4-0-33-2
19.6
2
Harry Conway To Nathan McAndrew
Nearly a hat-trick! This one is served on a length around off, Nathan McAndrew heaves it over mid-wicket and the fielder in the deep charges forward to attempt for a low catch. He fails to grab it and the batsmen take two. That's not enough as Adelaide Strikers win by 6 runs and qualify for the Challenger.
Matthew Gilkes is the next man in. Conway on a hat-trick.
19.5
W
Harry Conway To Ben Cutting OUT!
OUT! Cutting holes out and Adelaide Strikers are through unless there is some drama on the last ball! In the slot, on a length, Ben Cutting towers it in the air but fails to pack his shot with enough power. Ian Cockbain takes a simple catch at long on.
Nathan McAndrew comes out to bat now. He will not be on strike though.
19.4
W
Harry Conway To Alex Ross OUT!
OUT! A collision between Carey and Thornton but the latter has taken the catch. 9 needed off 2 balls. Another slower one, on a length around off, Alex Ross has to go after it and he swings his bat but only to get a top edge. It flies behind towards short fine leg and Alex Carey runs behind to attempt for the catch. Henry Thornton also reacts to his right from short 45. No calling between them and they collide. Luckily for Adelaide Strikers, Henry has caught the ball and also, no damage is done due to the collision.
19.3
0
Harry Conway To Alex Ross
HUGE DOT BALL! Even slower this time, at 105 clicks, on a length and around off, Ross swings his bat at it but fails to connect. Brave delivery to bowl at this stage.
19.2
4
Harry Conway To Alex Ross
EDGY FOUR! Fuller in length and wide outside off at 120 clicks, Ross gives the charge and throws his bat at it. The ball takes the top edge and flies over Fawad Ahmed at short third man for a boundary. 9 needed off 4 balls.
Cutting has been hit on the helmet. A manadatory concussion test is going on right now and he looks fine to continue.
19.1
lb
Harry Conway To Ben Cutting
Swing and a miss! Short in length and around off at 112.8 kph, Cutting is early into the pull shot and misses. It hits him on the helmet and deflects away to the off side. They cross for a leg bye. The physio comes out to take the mandatory concussion test. Cutting appears to be fine. 13 needed off 5 balls - going down to the wire.
Harry Conway to bowl the last over of the match. 14 needed from 6 balls now. Season on the line!
End Of The Over 19 : 171/4
9 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 418.2
  • 118.3
  • 118.4
  • 118.5
  • 218.6
A. Ross
52 (36)
B. Cutting
16 (8)
P. Siddle
4-0-41-2
18.6
2
Peter Siddle To Alex Ross
Run out appeal, taken upstairs! Slower one, short and wide outside off, Alex smashes it to the left of sweeper cover and scampers back for the second run. The throw comes to Carey who breaks the stumps but the dive from Ross makes sure that he is safely in. The third umpire confirms the same. 14 needed off the last over. Super Over, anyone?
18.5
1
Peter Siddle To Ben Cutting
Keeps it very full and around off, Cutting hangs on the back foot and forces it to long off for one. Big delivery coming up now...
18.4
1
Peter Siddle To Alex Ross
FIFTY FOR ROSS! Off 35 balls. Got to see his team home now. Fuller and on off, Ross drives it to mid off and scampers to the other end.
18.3
1
Peter Siddle To Ben Cutting
Pace off, short and on middle, Cutting clears his front leg for a big heave over the leg side but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The ball drops to backward point and they cross. 18 needed off 9 balls.
18.2
4
Peter Siddle To Ben Cutting
FOUR! Cutting middles his shot! Siddle goes short and it's on middle, Ben pulls it with all his power and places it in the gap at deep mid-wicket.
18.1
0
Peter Siddle To Ben Cutting
Play and a miss! Brilliant from Siddle. Fuller and around off, skidding off the surface, Cutting makes room to squeeze it through the line but misses.
End Of The Over 18 : 162/4
12 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 417.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 417.5
  • 117.6
B. Cutting
10 (4)
A. Ross
49 (34)
H. Conway
3-0-27-0
17.6
1
Harry Conway To Ben Cutting
Full and angling in on middle, Ben knocks it down to mid on for a run. 20 runs for 2 wickets in the Power Surge. 23 needed off 12 balls.
17.5
4
Harry Conway To Ben Cutting
FOUR! Uppish and just misses Siddle. Short in length and wide outside off, Cutting steps back to give himself some room and flat-bats it past the left side of the mid off fielder. Siddle reacts in that direction but the ball blazes past him in no time.
17.4
1
Harry Conway To Alex Ross
Well bowled. Sees the batsman making room and follows him down the leg side with a slower length ball. Ross helps it towards short fine leg for another run.
17.3
1
Harry Conway To Ben Cutting
Back of a length, around middle and leg, it's nudged wide of short fine leg for a single.
17.2
4
Harry Conway To Ben Cutting
FOUR! Bang! Short in length on middle, nicely sitting up for the batter, Cutting gets on top of the bounce and pulls it mercilessly behind square leg for a boundary. 30 needed off 16 balls.
17.1
1
Harry Conway To Alex Ross
Fuller and around leg, flicked to deep square leg for a single.
Ben Cutting walks out to the middle now and Harry Conway will bowl the second over of the Power Surge.
End Of The Over 17 : 150/4
8 Runs
  • 416.1
  • W 16.2
  • 116.3
  • 1 WD 16.4
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • W 16.6
D. Sams
1 (2)
A. Ross
47 (32)
P. Siddle
3-0-32-2
16.6
W
Peter Siddle To Daniel Sams OUT!
OUT! That's plumb! What an over for Adelaide Strikers, once again Peter Siddle leading them from the front. A low dipping full toss on middle, Sams walks across the stumps a bit to whip it on the leg side but misses. He is pinged on the front leg, they appeal and the finger goes up. Two wickets in the first over of the Surge.
16.5
1
Peter Siddle To Alex Ross
On the pads, helped towards short fine leg for a run.
16.4
1
Peter Siddle To Daniel Sams
Off pace, short and on off, Sams drags his attempted pull shot to square leg for a run.
16.4
wd
Peter Siddle To Daniel Sams
Wide! Down the leg side, Sams swings his bat at it but fails to connect. A good take by Carey.
16.3
1
Peter Siddle To Alex Ross
Angling into the batsman, Ross whips it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
Daniel Sams is the next man in.
16.2
W
Peter Siddle To Jason Sangha OUT!
OUT! There is the wicket and Siddle has bought a wicket off a juicy full toss. Sangha hangs back to heave it over the leg side but ends up towering it towards long on. Jonathan Wells makes no mistake in the deep and Jason Sangha departs after a well-compiled knock. End of a 90-run stand too. 39 needed off 22 balls.
16.1
4
Peter Siddle To Jason Sangha
FOUR! Great start from Jason Sangha! Siddle tries to follow the batsman down the leg side with a length delivery, Sangha though uses his bottom hand to good effect and drills it down to long on for a boundary.
Sydney Thunder have taken the Power Surge! Only two fielders will be allowed outside the ring for the next two overs. These two overs are crucial in this game. Peter Siddle to bowl...
End Of The Over 16 : 142/2
14 Runs
  • 415.1
  • 215.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 615.5
  • 115.6
J. Sangha
57 (41)
A. Ross
45 (30)
F. Ahmed
4-0-34-0
15.6
1
Fawad Ahmed To Jason Sangha
Tossed up, full and wide outside off, it's driven to extra cover where the fielder makes a tumbling stop. The batsmen cross. 14 from the over!
15.5
6
Fawad Ahmed To Jason Sangha
SIX! That's launched! Loopy again, full and around middle, Jason Sangha wears his skates and launches it over the bowler's head for a maximum. 44 needed off 25 balls.
15.4
0
Fawad Ahmed To Jason Sangha
Short and wide outside off, Sangha cuts but finds the point fielder.
15.3
1
Fawad Ahmed To Alex Ross
Fetches a full ball from outside off and sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
15.2
2
Fawad Ahmed To Alex Ross
Floated and full on middle, flicked in the gap at mid-wicket for two.
15.1
4
Fawad Ahmed To Alex Ross
FOUR! Good effort in the deep by Renshaw but he fails to keep it in. Loopy and full on middle, Ross kneels and powers his sweep shot to wide long on. Renshaw races across to his right, puts in a dive to pull it back a bit but the ball eventually manages to roll back in the direction of the fence.
Fawad Ahmed (3-0-20-0) is brought back into the attack.
End Of The Over 15 : 128/2
5 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 014.2
  • 214.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
J. Sangha
50 (38)
A. Ross
38 (27)
T. Head
1-0-5-0
14.6
0
Travis Head To Jason Sangha
Flatter and quicker outside off, Jason tries to cut but misses. Excellent over from Head.
14.5
1
Travis Head To Alex Ross
Goes back and helps it through square leg for one.
14.4
1
Travis Head To Jason Sangha
FIFTY FOR SANGHA! Fine knock, off just 37 balls. Loopy and full around middle, Jason Sangha leans forward and tickles it through mid-wicket for a single.
14.3
2
Travis Head To Jason Sangha
A bit short and on off, Sangha goes back and punches it to sweeper cover for two.
14.2
0
Travis Head To Jason Sangha
Full and wide outside off, driven off the front foot to covers.
14.1
1
Travis Head To Alex Ross
Flatter and shorter around off, Ross punches it down through mid on for a single.
Big moment in the match. Travis Head is introduced into the attack.
End Of The Over 14 : 123/2
14 Runs
  • 213.1
  • 413.2
  • 213.3
  • 1 WD 13.4
  • 013.4
  • 413.5
  • 113.6
A. Ross
36 (25)
J. Sangha
47 (34)
H. Thornton
3-0-35-1
13.6
1
Henry Thornton To Alex Ross
14 from this over! A length ball, on off. Ross guides it towards third man for a single. 62 needed now from 36 balls.
13.5
4
Henry Thornton To Alex Ross
FOUR! Excellent shot from Ross again. Full toss on off, he heaves it over mid-wicket and puts it in the gap to find the fence.
13.4
0
Henry Thornton To Alex Ross
On a length, on off at 133.2 clicks. Ross only manages to defend it onto the turf.
13.4
wd
Henry Thornton To Alex Ross
WIDE! A length ball and down the leg side. Ross looks to clip it but misses.
13.3
2
Henry Thornton To Alex Ross
Henry Thornton bowls this on a length around middle and leg. Ross works it to backward square leg and turns that single into two. Good running.
13.2
4
Henry Thornton To Alex Ross
FOUR! Nicely played! Short in length and on middle, Ross shuffles across and pulls it superbly through backward square leg for a boundary.
13.1
2
Henry Thornton To Alex Ross
Short in length on middle. Ross makes room and slaps it to deep cover for a couple.
Fawad Ahmed appeared to be the first choice to bowl the14th over but Peter Siddle changes his mind and hands the ball to Henry Thornton.
End Of The Over 13 : 109/2
8 Runs
  • 112.1
  • 212.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 212.6
J. Sangha
47 (34)
A. Ross
23 (19)
P. Siddle
2-0-24-0
12.6
2
Peter Siddle To Jason Sangha
8 runs from the over!  A shorter delivery on off. Sangha pulls it without much timing towards mid-wicket. The batters come back for the second run. 76 needed now from 42 balls.
12.5
1
Peter Siddle To Alex Ross
A full delivery on middle. Ross flicks it quite well but straight to the deep mid-wicket fielder. A single is taken.
12.4
1
Peter Siddle To Jason Sangha
Shorter delivery around leg. Sangha pulls it to backward square leg for just a single. The 50-run stand comes up.
12.3
1
Peter Siddle To Alex Ross
A slower length ball, on off, at 114.6 kph. Ross steers it to third man for a single.
12.2
2
Peter Siddle To Alex Ross
Full toss this time on middle. Ross backs away and heaves it towards cow corner for a couple.
12.1
1
Peter Siddle To Jason Sangha
Back of a length, on middle. Sangha dabs it towards the leg side and takes a single.
Peter Siddle is back on. He bowled an expensive first over and would look to redemption.
End Of The Over 12 : 101/2
11 Runs
  • 411.1
  • 211.2
  • 111.3
  • 211.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
J. Sangha
43 (31)
A. Ross
19 (16)
F. Ahmed
3-0-20-0
11.6
1
Fawad Ahmed To Jason Sangha
Another single to end the over! Sangha cuts this shorter-length delivery towards sweeper cover for a single. 84 needed now from 48 balls.
11.5
1
Fawad Ahmed To Alex Ross
A fuller delivery outside off. Ross drags it to long on for a single.
11.4
2
Fawad Ahmed To Alex Ross
A fuller delivery on middle. Ross works it to mid-wicket for a couple.
11.3
1
Fawad Ahmed To Jason Sangha
A shorter length delivery on middle. Eased down to long on for a single.
11.2
2
Fawad Ahmed To Jason Sangha
A fuller delivery on middle. Sangha works it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.
11.1
4
Fawad Ahmed To Jason Sangha
FOUR! Streaky! Flatter and shorter outside off, Jason Sangha throws his bat at it and gets an under-edge. It goes past the keeper and races behind. The short fine leg fielder gives the chase and tries to pull it back near the fence but fails.
End Of The Over 11 : 90/2
8 Runs
  • 110.1
  • 410.2
  • 210.3
  • 010.4
  • 110.5
  • 010.6
A. Ross
16 (14)
J. Sangha
35 (27)
M. Short
4-0-28-1
10.6
0
Matthew Short To Alex Ross
Dot ball to end the over! A slower tossed-up delivery on middle. Ross plays it back to the bowler. 95 needed now from 54 balls.
10.5
1
Matthew Short To Jason Sangha
A fuller delivery on middle. Sangha works it towards wide long on and a single is taken.
10.4
0
Matthew Short To Jason Sangha
A fuller delivery on off. Sangha drives it to covers this time.
10.3
2
Matthew Short To Jason Sangha
7 runs from the first three balls.  A shorter-length delivery on off. Sangha works it to square leg and gets a couple. Good running here.
10.2
4
Matthew Short To Jason Sangha
FOUR! Tossed up, around off, Sangha reverse-sweeps it wide of short third man for a boundary.
10.1
1
Matthew Short To Alex Ross
Ross goes back to this short delivery and works it to mid-wicket for a single.
Drinks break. The required rate is over 10 and Adelaide Strikers are in the driver's seat at the moment. They cannot afford to relax though as the current pair is doing a good job and there are a few power-hitters waiting in the wings for Sydney Thunder. Matthew Short is back to bowl after the break.
End Of The Over 10 : 82/2
8 Runs
  • 29.1
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 39.6
A. Ross
15 (12)
J. Sangha
28 (23)
H. Conway
2-0-15-0
9.6
3
Harry Conway To Alex Ross
Ohh...misfield gives away some extra runs! A slower length delivery around leg. Ross clips it to short fine leg. The fielder there misfields and the batters run three as the ball goes in the deep. Conway is not happy there. 103 needed now from 60 balls.
9.5
0
Harry Conway To Alex Ross
Another short ball on middle. Ross looks to pull it but misses.
9.4
1
Harry Conway To Jason Sangha
In the air...but safe!  Shorter length delivery on middle. Sangha pulls it towards backward square leg for a single.
9.3
1
Harry Conway To Alex Ross
Another slower delivery and shorter in length on off. Ross pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
9.2
1
Harry Conway To Jason Sangha
Back of a length on off. Sangha just pushes it towards mid-wicket and takes a single.
9.1
2
Harry Conway To Jason Sangha
On a length, on middle at 113.7 kph. Sangha works it with soft hands towards square leg and gets a couple.
Harry Conway to bowl now. 0/7 in his 1 over so far.
End Of The Over 9 : 74/2
12 Runs
  • 1 WD 8.1
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 28.4
  • 1 NB 8.5
  • 68.5
  • 08.6
A. Ross
11 (9)
J. Sangha
24 (20)
H. Thornton
2-0-21-1
8.6
0
Henry Thornton To Alex Ross
Dot ball to finish! 111 needed now from 66 balls! A fuller delivery outside off. Ross steers it towards the off side but finds the point fielder.
8.5
6
Henry Thornton To Alex Ross
SIX! Ross goes bang! What a shot! Henry Thornton decides to bowl a slower one, on a shorter length around off, Alex Ross gives it the full whack of his bat and muscles it over cow corner for a maximum.
8.5
nb
Henry Thornton To Alex Ross
NO BALL! This is the second bouncer of the over! Free Hit coming up. This is shorter on middle. Ross looks to pull it but misses. Henry Thornton is not happy with that call.
8.4
2
Henry Thornton To Alex Ross
This is again back of a length, on off. Ross makes room and cuts it to backward point for a couple.
8.3
0
Henry Thornton To Alex Ross
Back of a length, on off. Ross defends it solidly this time.
8.2
1
Henry Thornton To Jason Sangha
Shorter length on off. Sangha pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
8.1
1
Henry Thornton To Alex Ross
A pacy bouncer angling into the body at 142 clicks. Ross is surprised by the bounce and plays it awkwardly towards fine leg for a single.
8.1
wd
Henry Thornton To Alex Ross
WIDE! Short and down the leg side this time. Ross lets it go by slightly moving away from the line of the ball.
Henry Thornton is back on.
End Of The Over 8 : 62/2
4 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 27.5
  • 07.6
J. Sangha
23 (19)
A. Ross
2 (3)
F. Ahmed
2-0-9-0
7.6
0
Fawad Ahmed To Jason Sangha
Dot ball to end the over and just 4 runs from it. A shorter delivery on off. Sangha cuts it to point.
7.5
2
Fawad Ahmed To Jason Sangha
A fuller delivery on middle. Sangha works it to deep mid-wicket and gets a couple.
7.4
0
Fawad Ahmed To Jason Sangha
A shorter delivery outside off. Sangha cuts it to point now.
7.3
1
Fawad Ahmed To Alex Ross
Slightly shorter on middle. Ross works it behind square on the leg side for a single.
7.2
1
Fawad Ahmed To Jason Sangha
A fuller delivery on middle. Sangha works it to mid-wicket for a single.
7.1
0
Fawad Ahmed To Jason Sangha
Missed opportunity! A fuller delivery outside off, Sangha looks to drive it but misses as he advances down the track. Carey collects it but takes some time to take the bails off and Jason returns safely.
End Of The Over 7 : 58/2
6 Runs
  • 06.1
  • 3 WD 6.2
  • 16.2
  • W 6.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
J. Sangha
20 (14)
A. Ross
1 (2)
M. Short
3-0-20-1
6.6
1
Matthew Short To Jason Sangha
A flatter delivery on middle. Sangha works it square of the wicket on the leg side for a single. 127 needed now from 78 balls.
6.5
1
Matthew Short To Alex Ross
Shorter length on middle. Ross pulls it to deep square leg for a single. He is off the mark.
6.4
0
Matthew Short To Alex Ross
Short bowls this at 93.1 kph on middle. Ross works it to short fine leg.
Alex Ross walks in next.
6.3
W
Matthew Short To Usman Khawaja OUT!
OUT! It's a clean catch, finds the third umpire and Matthew Short hits the jackpot. Have to say, it's an exceptional catch from Fawad Ahmed. Floated delivery, full and outside off, Usman Khawaja shimmies down the track to loft it over covers but he ends up slicing it towards short third man. The ball is dipping in front of Fawad Ahmed who goes down low to grab it inches above the surface. He gets up and is claiming the catch. Adelaide celebrate. The umpires though want to get it checked. The third umpire watches multiple replays and then makes the decision that Fawad has wrapped his fingers underneath the ball. The giant screen waits for the decision but there seems to be some issue. The red light is flashed where the third umpire sits and Khawaja trudges back. A massive moment in this match. A bit controversial too. The fingers were spread and some part of the ball appeared to be touching the ground. 129 needed off 81 balls.
6.2
1
Matthew Short To Jason Sangha
Slightly shorter on middle. Jason Sangha works this to deep square leg for a single.
Caught! Fawad Ahmed grabs a low catch and is claiming it. The umpires want to get it checked and have given the soft signal as out. It's touch and go. The third umpire feels that Fawad has his fingers under the ball. Usman Khawaja is given the marching orders.
6.2
wd
Matthew Short To Jason Sangha
THREE WIDES! A fuller delivery and down the leg side. Jason Sangha looks to sweep it but misses. The keeper misses it too and the batters run two.
6.1
0
Matthew Short To Jason Sangha
A fuller delivery on middle. Sangha reverse-sweeps it to short third man now.
End Of The Over 6 : 52/1
5 Runs
  • 25.1
  • 15.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 25.5
  • 05.6
U. Khawaja
23 (16)
J. Sangha
18 (11)
F. Ahmed
1-0-5-0
5.6
0
Fawad Ahmed To Usman Khawaja
A flatter and quicker delivery to end the over. It is outside off and Usman Khawaja looks to cut it but gets beaten.
5.5
2
Fawad Ahmed To Usman Khawaja
A fuller delivery this time. Usman Khawaja works it to deep mid-wicket and gets back for the second run.
5.4
0
Fawad Ahmed To Usman Khawaja
Another dot ball! Short on off. Usman Khawaja pushes it back to the bowler.
5.3
0
Fawad Ahmed To Usman Khawaja
A shorter-length delivery around off. Usman Khawaja punches it to covers this time.
5.2
1
Fawad Ahmed To Jason Sangha
Another delivery that comes through with the arm. It skids through and finds the inside edge of Sangha's blade as he looks to push it towards the off side. A single taken as the ball rolls on the leg side.
5.1
2
Fawad Ahmed To Jason Sangha
Ahmed starts with a flatter delivery on middle. Sangha works it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.
Fawad Ahmed to bowl his leggies now.
End Of The Over 5 : 47/1
7 Runs
  • 14.1
  • 04.2
  • 44.3
  • 14.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
J. Sangha
15 (9)
U. Khawaja
21 (12)
M. Short
2-0-14-0
4.6
1
Matthew Short To Jason Sangha
Drags his length short around leg, Sangha goes back and punches it to long off for a single.
4.5
0
Matthew Short To Jason Sangha
Fuller and around leg, Jason tries to play the reverse sweep but fails to connect.
4.4
1
Matthew Short To Usman Khawaja
Slower through the air, a touch short and on off, Usman dabs it down to short third man for a single.
4.3
4
Matthew Short To Usman Khawaja
FOUR! Class players don't miss often. An arm ball, short again around off, Usman Khawaja rocks back and pulls it firmly towards cow corner for a boundary.
4.2
0
Matthew Short To Usman Khawaja
Short and outside off, Khawaja tries to pull but misses.
4.1
1
Matthew Short To Jason Sangha
Full and around off, driven past the diving bowler to long off. They crossed.
Matthew Short (1-0-7-0) is back into the attack.
End Of The Over 4 : 40/1
16 Runs
  • 23.1
  • 43.2
  • 43.3
  • 13.4
  • 43.5
  • 13.6
J. Sangha
13 (6)
U. Khawaja
16 (9)
P. Siddle
1-0-16-0
3.6
1
Peter Siddle To Jason Sangha
Straighter in line, worked through backward square leg for a single. 16 from the over and Sydney Thunder are also 40/1 at the end of the Powerplay. Adelaide too scored 40 during this period. Game on!
3.5
4
Peter Siddle To Jason Sangha
FOUR! Shot of the evening. Fuller length, just outside off, Jason Sangha leans forward and drills it past his partner at the other end. It scoots down the ground and finds the fence in no time.
3.4
1
Peter Siddle To Usman Khawaja
Full and on off, it's knocked down the ground, to the left of mid off and a run is taken.
3.3
4
Peter Siddle To Usman Khawaja
FOUR! Beats the fielder. On a length outside off, angling away, Khawaja smashes it through the line and beats the diving effort of the mid off fielder.
3.2
4
Peter Siddle To Usman Khawaja
FOUR! Put to the fence. Poor delivery, full and down the leg side, that's easy pickings as Usman Khawaja flicks it firmly behind square leg for a boundary.
3.1
2
Peter Siddle To Usman Khawaja
Ooohhh...that's a risky shot! Slower one, full and wide outside off, Khawaja walks across the stumps and spoons it just over short fine leg. They take two runs.
Peter Siddle, the skipper comes on to bowl now.
End Of The Over 3 : 24/1
9 Runs
  • W 2.1
  • 12.2
  • 02.3
  • 42.4
  • 02.5
  • 42.6
J. Sangha
8 (4)
U. Khawaja
5 (5)
H. Thornton
1-0-9-1
2.6
4
Henry Thornton To Jason Sangha
FOUR! Another excellent shot! Jason Sangha is looking in supreme form. Short in length and outside off, Sangha latches onto it and blazes it through cover-point for a boundary.
2.5
0
Henry Thornton To Jason Sangha
Slants in a length ball on middle, Sangha defends it from the back foot.
2.4
4
Henry Thornton To Jason Sangha
FOUR! Shot! Full in length and around leg at 145 clicks, Jason Sangha leans across and flicks it stylishly wide of short fine leg for a boundary.
2.3
0
Henry Thornton To Jason Sangha
Around off on a length, Jason stays back and opens the face of his bat to play it towards short third man.
2.2
1
Henry Thornton To Usman Khawaja
On the pads, eased to deep square leg for a single.
Jason Sangha walks in at number 3.
2.1
W
Henry Thornton To Alex Hales OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! It's a huge, huge breakthrough for Adelaide Strikers. Henry Thornton delivers with his first ball. It's served on a length around off, Hales steps back and aims to pump it through the line but it catches the toe end of his bat and flies towards mid off. Peter Siddle circles under it inside the ring and takes the catch safely.
Henry Thornton is into the attack now.
End Of The Over 2 : 15/0
8 Runs
  • 11.1
  • 1 LB 1.2
  • 1 WD 1.3
  • 11.3
  • 01.4
  • 41.5
  • 01.6
U. Khawaja
4 (4)
A. Hales
9 (8)
H. Conway
1-0-7-0
1.6
0
Harry Conway To Usman Khawaja
Ufff...that misses the off stump by a whisker! A touch short in length on off, Khawaja winds up for a big heave-ho over the leg side but misses. It goes very closely past the off pole.
1.5
4
Harry Conway To Usman Khawaja
FOUR! Easy pickings! Khawaja is very strong on his pads. Gets a full ball there and he whips it wide of short fine leg for a cracking boundary. Usman is up and running now.
1.4
0
Harry Conway To Usman Khawaja
Fuller in length and on off, angling away, Khawaja drives but finds the fielder at covers.
1.3
1
Harry Conway To Alex Hales
Back of a length, around off, Hales powers it to deep square leg for a single.
1.3
wd
Harry Conway To Alex Hales
Wide! Some swing in the air, full and wide outside off, Hales chases but misses.
1.2
lb
Harry Conway To Usman Khawaja
Extra bounce. On a length and dropping around leg, Khawaja tries to flick but misses. It hits him on the thigh pad and deflects on the off side. They cross.
1.1
1
Harry Conway To Alex Hales
Short in length around middle, it's pulled to deep backward square leg for a single.
Harry Conway to start from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 7/0
7 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 40.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 20.5
  • 10.6
A. Hales
7 (6)
U. Khawaja
0 (0)
M. Short
1-0-7-0
0.6
1
Matthew Short To Alex Hales
Quicker and fuller on off, pushed down to the right of mid off for a run.
0.5
2
Matthew Short To Alex Hales
In the air... Hales advances down the track and plays a mistimed lofted shot over mid off. It drops safely and they take two runs.
0.4
0
Matthew Short To Alex Hales
Presses forward and pushes a full ball back to the bowler.
0.3
0
Matthew Short To Alex Hales
Short and on middle, Hales goes back to make room but only manages to cut it to point.
0.2
4
Matthew Short To Alex Hales
FOUR! Sydney Thunder are away! Arm ball again, full and around leg, Alex Hales goes down and sweeps it fine, past short fine leg and finds the boundary.
0.1
0
Matthew Short To Alex Hales
Starts with a fuller ball, around middle and skidding away, Hales pushes it off the leading edge to covers.
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Match Info
  • Venue Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Adelaide Strikers won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Adelaide Strikers beat Sydney Thunder by 6 runs
  • Player of the Match Ian Cockbain
  • Umpire Donovan Koch (AUS), Phillip Gillespie (AUS) and Ben Treloar (AUS)
  • Referee Kent Hannam (AUS)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Adelaide Strikers 184/6 in 20.0 overs
  • Adelaide Strikers 150/4 in 16.1 overs
  • Power play 2 (15-16): Adelaide Strikers 149/4 (25 runs, 1 wickets)
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 52 off 24 balls between I Cockbain (37) and J Wells (14)
  • I Cockbain T20 fifty: 52 runs in 30 balls (5x4) (2x6)
  • Adelaide Strikers 100/3 in 12.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 34 balls between M Short (22) and I Cockbain (28)
  • Drinks: Adelaide Strikers 85/1 in 10.0 overs
  • Adelaide Strikers 54/1 in 6.0 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-4): Adelaide Strikers 40/0
  • A Ross T20 fifty: 50 runs in 35 balls (3x4) (1x6)
  • Power play 2 (17-18): Sydney Thunder 162/4 (20 runs, 2 wickets)
  • Sydney Thunder 150/3 in 16.5 overs
  • J Sangha T20 fifty: 50 runs in 37 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 38 balls between J Sangha (26) and A Ross (22)
  • Sydney Thunder 100/2 in 11.5 overs
  • Drinks: Sydney Thunder 82/2 in 10.0 overs
  • Sydney Thunder 50/1 in 5.2 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-4): Sydney Thunder 40/1
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