BBL 2023/24, 11th Match: Sydney Sixers Edge Adelaide Strikers in Nail-Biting Clash

Thanks to a stellar half-century from Jordan Silk and a strong fielding performance, the Sydney Sixers secured a thrilling victory by a margin of just 1 run in today's nail-biter against the Adelaide Strikers.

Choosing to bowl after winning the toss, the Strikers watched as the Sixers set a target of 155/7, led by Jordan Silk's unbeaten 66.

Despite Silk's outstanding batting display, Jamie Overton also made his mark by taking 3 wickets for 23 runs.

In reply, Strikers' skipper Matthew Short delivered consecutive half-centuries, putting his team in a competitive position.

However, a combination of excellent bowling and fielding proved decisive as the Strikers fell short by just 2 runs, allowing the Sydney Sixers to clinch a hard-fought victory.

 

Match Summary

Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers, 11th Match, Big Bash League

Sydney Sixers 155/7 (20 ov)

Adelaide Strikers 154/6 (20 ov)

Result - Sydney Sixers won by 1 run

SCORECARD

Frantic finish in Sydney ??

The emotions tell the tale! #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/VZxExEI2q2

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 22, 2023

Match Stats

Sydney Sixers Fall of wickets: 1-39 (James Vince - 4.3 ov), 2-40 (Josh Philippe - 4.5 ov), 3-40 (Daniel Hughes - 5.2 ov), 4-106 (Moises Henriques - 14.4 ov), 5-120 (Jack Edwards - 16.3 ov), 6-133 (Joel Davies - 17.2 ov), 7-133 (Ben Dwarshuis - 17.4 ov)

Adelaide Strikers Fall of wickets: 1-4 (D'Arcy Short - 2.1 ov), 2-59 (Chris Lynn - 7.6 ov), 3-83 (Jake Weatherald - 9.5 ov), 4-91 (Adam Hose - 11.3 ov), 5-127 (Matthew Short - 17.4 ov), 6-136 (James Bazley - 18.3 ov)

Playing XI

Sydney Sixers

Adelaide Strikers

Match Details

Date - 2023-12-22 08:15:00

Venue - Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney

Toss - Adelaide Strikers elected to bowl

Umpires - Donovan Koch (Australia), Gerard Abood (Australia), Andrew Crozier (Australia TV)