BBL|14 Match 6: Adelaide Strikers Edge Out Rivals with All-Round Masterclass

Adelaide Strikers clinched a thrilling 15-run victory at the Adelaide Oval, thanks to a stellar all-round performance.

Lloyd Pope and Jamie Overton shone with crucial late wickets, ensuring the team defended their total successfully and secured a vital win in the early stages of BBL|14.

Match Summary

Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars, Match 6

Adelaide Strikers 165/6 (20 ov)

Melbourne Stars 150/9 (20 ov)

Adelaide Strikers won by 15 runs.

SCORECARD

Match Analysis

 

There is no feeling better than this! ??
A brilliant team performance on a beautiful night at Adelaide Oval opens our account! @DFIT_SA #bbl14 #ourcityourteam pic.twitter.com/m4EzmGKMq7

— Adelaide Strikers (@StrikersBBL) December 20, 2024

 

Match Stats

Melbourne Stars Fall of wickets: 1-1 (Ben Duckett - 0.3 ov), 2-45 (Marcus Stoinis - 5.1 ov), 3-62 (Glenn Maxwell - 6.3 ov), 4-72 (Tom Fraser Rogers - 8.3 ov), 5-85 (Hilton Cartwright - 11.4 ov), 6-105 (Beau Webster - 13.5 ov), 7-112 (Sam Harper - 15.2 ov), 8-126 (Adam Milne - 17.3 ov), 9-137 (Tom Curran - 18.6 ov)

Adelaide Strikers Fall of wickets: 1-17 (Matthew Short - 2.1 ov), 2-56 (Jake Weatherald - 5.6 ov), 3-85 (Ollie Pope - 10.1 ov), 4-115 (D'Arcy Short - 14.4 ov), 5-151 (James Bazley - 17.5 ov), 6-151 (Alex Ross - 18.2 ov)

Playing XI

Adelaide Strikers 

• Ollie Pope(WK)
• Jake Weatherald
• Alex Ross
• Matthew Short(C)
• D'Arcy Short
• James Bazley
• Liam Scott
• Cameron Boyce
• Lloyd Pope
• Henry Thornton
• Jamie Overton

Melbourne Stars

• Ben Duckett
• Tom Fraser Rogers
• Glenn Maxwell
• Marcus Stoinis(C)
• Hilton Cartwright
• Beau Webster
• Sam Harper(WK)
• Tom Curran
• Doug Warren
• Adam Milne
• Peter Siddle

Match Details

Date: Friday, December 20, 2024 08:15

Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Toss: Melbourne Stars elected to bowl

Officials Umpires: Gerard Abood (Australia) Michael Graham-Smith (Australia) Andrew Crozier (Australia TV)

Match Referee: Steve Davis (Australia)

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