Saturday, 25th January 2020 promises another cracking day of cricket where the race for qualification for the next round intensifies further with the double-header. In the first game Sydney Sixers take on Melbourne Renegades in Sydney Cricket Ground at 1540 local (0440 GMT). In the second encounter Melbourne Stars take on Brisbane Heat in Melbourne Cricket Ground at 1910 local (0810 GMT. We would love your company for the games. Till then take care goodbye!
WES AGAR HAS BEEN ADJUDGED AS THE MAN OF THE MATCH. He is up for an interview. Agar starts by saying that it is usually tough to get a win in Perth and he also says that he is happy with his performance. On being asked about playing with his brother Ashton, he adds that Ashton was a bully in backyard cricket. He used to get bullied by him. Further adds that it has helped him to be a better player. He signs up by saying that it is always good to play against his brother.
Perth Scorchers' innings while casing was never off to a flier as they would have expected. Josh Inglis departed early and there was no real fight from the batsmen there. Apart from Liam Livingstone none looked settled against the Strikers' bowling attack. Earlier they were poor with their bowling too. Their bowlers being clobbered all around the park. Barring a few good catches in the deep they had a sorry day in the field.
It all started with Adelaide Strikers winning the bat flip and opting to bat first. Head's decision proved right as Philip Salt and Jake Weatherald came out all guns Blazing. Salt reached his fifty too and contributions from Carey, Head and Wells helped the Strikers to 181 runs on the board. On the bowling front Adelaide were superb as they chipped in with wickets at regular intervals making life difficult for the Perth batsmen. Wes Agar was superb with the ball as he chipped in 3 wickets at a good economy.
What a Friday we have had today. Two matches and both were entertaining. In the first one Hobart Hurricanes romped home against Sydney Thunder. Here in Perth the Strikers have prevailed over the home team.
19.6
0
Peter Siddle To Jhye Richardson
Full delivery outside off, Richardson looks to play a scoop shot but misses it. ADELAIDE STRIKERS WIN BY 16 RUNS!
19.5
6
Peter Siddle To Jhye Richardson
SIX! Full toss on middle, Richardson comes down the track and lofts it over long on for a biggie.
19.4
4
Peter Siddle To Jhye Richardson
FOUR! Length delivery on off, Richardson guides it towards third man for a boundary.
19.3
6
Peter Siddle To Jhye Richardson
SIX! Full toss on middle, Richardson plays a slog sweep over mid-wicket for a maximum.
Jhye Richardson is the next batsman in.
19.2
W
Peter Siddle To Chris Jordan OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! Full delivery on middle, Jordan looks to flick but misses it and gets bowled.
19.1
1
Peter Siddle To Ashton Agar
Full delivery on middle, Agar drives it through mid off for a single.
Peter Siddle is back on to bowl the last over of the match.
Over 19 : 148/6
15 Runs
418.1
018.2
2 WD
18.3
1 LB
18.3
118.4
118.5
618.6
C. Jordan
11 (4)
A. Agar
9 (11)
W. Agar
4-0-36-3
18.6
6
Wes Agar To Chris Jordan
SIX! Just over the fielder. Full delivery on middle, Jordan lofts it over long on for a maximum. Neser in the deep tried to take the catch but it went just over him.
18.5
1
Wes Agar To Ashton Agar
Full delivery outside off, Agar drives it towards covers for a run.
18.4
1
Wes Agar To Chris Jordan
Short delivery on middle, Jordan pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.
18.3
lb
Wes Agar To Ashton Agar
On a good length on leg, Agar looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen take a run. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.
18.3
wd
Wes Agar To Chris Jordan
WIDE! Wes Agar bowls it down the leg side, Jordan looks to go after it but misses it. It goes towards the keeper where Carey collects the ball and throws it at the keeper's end. The batsmen take a single.
18.2
0
Wes Agar To Chris Jordan
BEATEN! Short and outside off, Jordan looks to pull but misses it.
18.1
4
Wes Agar To Chris Jordan
FOUR! Full toss outside off, Jordan slashes it through point for a boundary.
Chris Jordan is the new batsman in. Also, Wes Agar is back on.
Over 18 : 133/6
5 Runs
217.1
117.2
117.3
117.4
017.5
W
17.6
C. Bancroft
12 (12)
A. Agar
8 (9)
R. Khan
4-0-25-1
17.6
W
Rashid Khan To Cameron Bancroft OUT!
OUT c Michael Neser b Rashid Khan. Perth Scorchers have lost their sixth wicket.
17.5
0
Rashid Khan To Cameron Bancroft
Play and a miss! Bancroft looks to goes cheeky paddle but he completely misses the line of the delivery there.
17.4
1
Rashid Khan To Ashton Agar
Now Ashton comes down the track and drives the ball towards long off where the fielder mops it up. A single is what the batsmen get.
17.3
1
Rashid Khan To Cameron Bancroft
Flighted on off, Bancroft sweeps it through mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
17.2
1
Rashid Khan To Ashton Agar
Shorter in length and on off, Ashton pulls it towards mid-wicket for a single.
17.1
2
Rashid Khan To Ashton Agar
Off the edge and safe. Ashton looks to hoick one over the covers but he gets a top edge and the ball flies towards the long off fence. The fielder there looks interested for a while but the ball falls before him. The batsmen get a couple.
Over 17 : 128/5
9 Runs
116.1
116.2
116.3
416.4
116.5
116.6
A. Agar
4 (6)
C. Bancroft
11 (9)
P. Siddle
3-0-18-0
16.6
1
Peter Siddle To Ashton Agar
Full delivery on leg, Agar looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The batsmen take a quick single.
16.5
1
Peter Siddle To Cameron Bancroft
On a length on middle, Bancroft flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
16.4
4
Peter Siddle To Cameron Bancroft
FOUR! Good shot. Full on off, Bancroft drives it through mid off for a boundary.
AUS
ENG
Adelaide Strikers
Top Batsmen
Top Bowlers
PRS 165/7
