END OF OVER:20 | 15 Runs | AS: 176/6 | RR: 8.80
- Jonathan Wells40 (28b)
- Rashid Khan14 (6b)
- Tom Curran4-0-40-0
- Ben Dwarshuis4-0-40-1
8.06pm An innings full of drama there as the Strikers post 176 which looks competitive but it's a small ground. They started very well in the powerplay but the return of Hazlewood put the brakes on the progress. Alex Carey and Cameron White struggled like anything while the Sixers fielded poorly, putting down several catches, and in the end Jonathan Wells' 40* off 28 gave the Strikers a decent total to defend. We'll be back soon with the chase. Don't go far.
A lot of feedback coming in that Matthew Short wasn't in fact run out. It looked very close for sure
Dave: "13.6 poor decision from the umpire. To put down the wicket the fielder must be holding the ball. Phillips was clearly dropping it. Even if the ball was still in contact with his gloves, he had no control over it, therefore should have been not out."
Ryan Puts: "I actually think that run out was not out. When the zing bails light up the stumps are considered broken and therefore would need to be pulled out of the ground to be out. The third umpire didn't consider this, however the ball did seem to hit the stumps at the same time as Phillipe's gloves. Not sure, it's a tough one."
James: "Kidding yourself if you think the 3rd umpire at any stage checked if the ball was in the keepers gloves for that run out. Umpiring in BBL has been very poor for way too long, yet CA continue to do nothing about it. Too busy counting all the cash coming in I suppose..."
Jay: "Surprised by the Strikers decision not to send Khan early. It has worked for them in all their previous games so why not? Why?"
Last six from Curran
END OF OVER:19 | 12 Runs 1 Wkt | AS: 161/6 | RR: 8.47
- Rashid Khan1 (1b)
- Jonathan Wells38 (27b)
- Ben Dwarshuis4-0-40-1
- Tom Curran3-0-25-0
Will we finally see Rashid Khan now? Yep, we will
MG Neser c Vince b Dwarshuis 25 (15b 3x4 1x6) SR: 166.66
Two to go
END OF OVER:18 | 11 Runs | AS: 149/5 | RR: 8.27
- Jonathan Wells37 (26b)
- Michael Neser15 (11b)
- Tom Curran3-0-25-0
- Ben Dwarshuis3-0-28-0
Curran has two left
END OF OVER:17 | 12 Runs | AS: 138/5 | RR: 8.11
- Michael Neser9 (8b)
- Jonathan Wells32 (23b)
- Ben Dwarshuis3-0-28-0
- Lloyd Pope4-0-41-2