Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 | 06-Jan-2026 01:45 PM | Adelaide Oval
ADS 165/8 (20)
SYT 159/7 (20)
Adelaide Strikers won by 6 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan McAndrew* | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| David Warner | 67 | 51 | 7 | 1 | 131.37 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Overton* | 4 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 6.25 |
| Luke Wood | 4 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 9.25 |
Last Wicket:David Willey c Matthew Short b Jamie Overton 8(4) - 153/7 in 18.5 ov.
Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder
Adelaide Strikers — Innings 1 (165/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Lynn c Daniel Sams b McAndrew | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 250 | |
| Matthew Short (c) c Matthew Gilkes b Willey | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Mackenzie Harvey (wk) c Willey b Wes Agar | 38 | 34 | 6 | 0 | 111.76 | |
| Jason Sangha c Warner b Daniel Sams | 31 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 134.78 | |
| Liam Scott not out | 49 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 153.12 | |
| Jamie Overton c Maddinson b McAndrew | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 118.18 | |
| Harry Manenti run out (Willey) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Jerrssis Wadia b Wes Agar | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 175 | |
| Luke Wood c Daniel Sams b Wes Agar | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Hasan Ali not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 3 | Total: 4 | |||||
| Total | 165 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Lloyd Pope | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willey | 4 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 9.5 |
| McAndrew | 3 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 10.7 |
| Chris Green | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 |
| T Sangha | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 4.8 |
| Wes Agar | 3 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 5.3 |
| Daniel Sams | 4 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 9.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Lynn & Matthew Short | 11 | 6 |
| Chris Lynn & Mackenzie Harvey | 8 | 4 |
| Jason Sangha & Mackenzie Harvey | 68 | 53 |
| Liam Scott & Mackenzie Harvey | 7 | 11 |
| Liam Scott & Jamie Overton | 45 | 28 |
| Liam Scott & Harry Manenti | 5 | 5 |
| Liam Scott & Jerrssis Wadia | 19 | 10 |
| Liam Scott & Wood | 0 | 2 |
| Liam Scott & Hasan Ali | 2 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Short | 0.6 | 11 |
| 2 | Chris Lynn | 1.4 | 19 |
| 3 | Jason Sangha | 10.3 | 87 |
| 4 | Mackenzie Harvey | 12.2 | 94 |
| 5 | Jamie Overton | 16.6 | 139 |
| 6 | Harry Manenti | 17.5 | 144 |
| 7 | Jerrssis Wadia | 19.3 | 163 |
| 8 | Luke Wood | 19.5 | 163 |
Sydney Thunder — Innings 2 (159/7 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Gilkes c Mackenzie Harvey b Jamie Overton | 43 | 33 | 4 | 2 | 130.3 | |
| David Warner (c) not out | 67 | 51 | 7 | 1 | 131.37 | |
| Sam Billings (wk) c Jamie Overton b Lloyd Pope | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Sam Konstas c Liam Scott b Hasan Ali | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Nic Maddinson b Jamie Overton | 21 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 150 | |
| Daniel Sams b Lloyd Pope | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 233.33 | |
| Chris Green run out (Jerrssis Wadia/Mackenzie Harvey) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| David Willey c Matthew Short b Jamie Overton | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 200 | |
| Nathan McAndrew not out | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Total: 2 | |||||
| Total | 159 | 7 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Tanveer Sangha, Wes Agar | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Wood | 4 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 9.2 |
| Liam Scott | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Hasan Ali | 4 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Matthew Short | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9 |
| Jamie Overton | 4 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 6.2 |
| Lloyd Pope | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Gilkes & Warner | 73 | 58 |
| Billings & Warner | 1 | 3 |
| Sam Konstas & Warner | 3 | 7 |
| Maddinson & Warner | 44 | 27 |
| Daniel Sams & Warner | 7 | 3 |
| Chris Green & Warner | 14 | 8 |
| Willey & Warner | 11 | 7 |
| McAndrew & Warner | 6 | 7 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Gilkes | 9.4 | 73 |
| 2 | Sam Billings | 10.1 | 74 |
| 3 | Sam Konstas | 11.2 | 77 |
| 4 | Nic Maddinson | 15.5 | 121 |
| 5 | Daniel Sams | 16.2 | 128 |
| 6 | Chris Green | 17.4 | 142 |
| 7 | David Willey | 18.5 | 153 |
Match Info
| Match | Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder |
|---|---|
| Series | Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 |
| Time | 06-Jan-2026 01:45 PM |
| Venue | Adelaide Oval |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder (ADS vs THU)
Adelaide Strikers will face Sydney Thunder in a thrilling match on 06-Jan-2026 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 Sydney Thunder 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 Sydney Thunder will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Adelaide Strikers batting and Sydney Thunder 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 Sydney Thunder pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 06-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
