Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 | 23-Dec-2025 01:45 PM | Adelaide Oval
ADS 155/8 (20)
MLS 161/4 (18.1)
Melbourne Stars won by 6 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stoinis* | 32 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 145.45 |
| Hilton Cartwright | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 142.86 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Short* | 2.1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 12.46 |
| Jamie Overton | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 |
Last Wicket:Campbell Kellaway c Jason Sangha b Hasan Ali 28(22) - 133/4 in 15.6 ov.
Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars
Adelaide Strikers — Innings 1 (155/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Short (c) c Stoinis b Tom Curran | 56 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Chris Lynn b Tom Curran | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Jason Sangha b Tom Curran | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Liam Scott lbw b Stoinis | 25 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 131.58 | |
| Ross c Sam Harper b Peter Siddle | 22 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 104.76 | |
| Jamie Overton c Hilton Cartwright b Haris Rauf | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 110 | |
| Jerrssis Wadia c Campbell Kellaway b Haris Rauf | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 | |
| Hasan Ali not out | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Harry Nielsen (wk) c Sam Harper b Haris Rauf | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Thornton not out | 12 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 200 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 7 | Wides: 5 | Total: 12 | |||||
| Total | 155 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Lloyd Pope | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 |
| Tom Curran | 4 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 8.8 |
| Peter Siddle | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.8 |
| Mitchell Swepson | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Haris Rauf | 4 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 7 |
| Stoinis | 2 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 11.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Short & Chris Lynn | 7 | 8 |
| Matthew Short & Jason Sangha | 0 | 2 |
| Matthew Short & Liam Scott | 55 | 37 |
| Matthew Short & Ross | 48 | 35 |
| Jamie Overton & Ross | 13 | 12 |
| Jamie Overton & Jerrssis Wadia | 6 | 7 |
| Hasan Ali & Jerrssis Wadia | 12 | 11 |
| Hasan Ali & Harry Nielsen | 0 | 1 |
| Hasan Ali & Thornton | 14 | 7 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Lynn | 1.2 | 7 |
| 2 | Jason Sangha | 1.4 | 7 |
| 3 | Liam Scott | 7.5 | 62 |
| 4 | Matthew Short | 13.4 | 110 |
| 5 | Ross | 15.4 | 123 |
| 6 | Jamie Overton | 16.5 | 129 |
| 7 | Jerrssis Wadia | 18.4 | 141 |
| 8 | Harry Nielsen | 18.5 | 141 |
Melbourne Stars — Innings 2 (161/4 in 18.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Clarke b Lloyd Pope | 23 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 121.05 | |
| Sam Harper (wk) c Matthew Short b Jamie Overton | 55 | 36 | 5 | 2 | 152.78 | |
| Campbell Kellaway c Jason Sangha b Hasan Ali | 28 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 127.27 | |
| Glenn Maxwell c Matthew Short b Hasan Ali | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Marcus Stoinis (c) not out | 32 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 145.45 | |
| Hilton Cartwright not out | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 142.86 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 6 | Total: 11 | |||||
| Total | 161 | 4 wkts, 18.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Thomas Fraser Rogers, Tom Curran, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Short | 2.1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 12.5 |
| Henry Thornton | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8 |
| Jamie Overton | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.8 |
| Hasan Ali | 3 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 8.3 |
| Jerrssis Wadia | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10 |
| Lloyd Pope | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Clarke & Sam Harper | 67 | 42 |
| Campbell Kellaway & Sam Harper | 23 | 17 |
| Campbell Kellaway & Maxwell | 6 | 10 |
| Campbell Kellaway & Stoinis | 37 | 27 |
| Hilton Cartwright & Stoinis | 28 | 13 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Clarke | 6.6 | 67 |
| 2 | Sam Harper | 9.5 | 90 |
| 3 | Glenn Maxwell | 11.3 | 96 |
| 4 | Campbell Kellaway | 15.6 | 133 |
Match Info
| Match | Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars |
|---|---|
| Series | Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 |
| Time | 23-Dec-2025 01:45 PM |
| Venue | Adelaide Oval |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars (ADS vs STA)
Adelaide Strikers will face Melbourne Stars in a thrilling match on 23-Dec-2025 in Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26. The match will be played at Adelaide Oval at 01:45 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Match Overview
Adelaide Strikers is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Melbourne Stars remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26.
The pitch at Adelaide Oval is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Adelaide Strikers will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Melbourne Stars will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Adelaide Strikers batting and Melbourne Stars bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Adelaide Strikers showcase its strengths, or will Melbourne Stars pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 23-Dec-2025 to find out the answer!
