11/01Result
31st Match (N), Big Bash League at Adelaide, Jan 11 2025
Strikers won by 56 runs
Player of the Match
Matthew Short
Matthew ShortAdelaide Strikers
11/01Result
31st Match (N), Big Bash League at Adelaide, Jan 11 2025
Strikers won by 56 runs
Player of the Match
Matthew Short
Matthew ShortAdelaide Strikers

END OF OVER:
20 | 14 Runs | AS: 251/5 | RR: 12.55

  • D'Arcy Short16 (10b)
  • Alex Ross44 (19b)
  • Michael Neser4-0-53-0
  • Xavier Bartlett4-0-53-0

9:10 pm What an anti-trend runfest! In keeping with this season's BBL norm, the Brisbane Heat chose to bowl first after winning the toss. However, the Strikers' opening batsmen demonstrated that the pitch was a complete belter for the hitters by swinging it away in the opening over of the innings. The Adelaide Strikers got the innings off to a great start! They were able to score 100 runs on the eighth over and 62 runs during the powerplay. Lynn was bowled by Kuhnemann, who smashed a 107 kph ball on the stumps. Matthew Short led the squad from the front, striking his second BBL century and finishing on 109 runs from 54 balls. Although they eventually managed to put together the second-highest BBL total, they were on course to surpass the Melbourne Stars' 273 total, which was the highest in BBL history. D'Arcy Short and Alex Ross made brief cameos later in the last overs to contribute crucial runs and carry on the run-fest. Each of the five bowlers, who all conceded more than 10 runs per over, was extremely expensive. However, the spinners took five wickets between them; Kuhnemann took three and Swepson took two. After a little break, we will return for the run pursuit. Stay put!

Brisbane Heat need 252 runs to win the match

19.6
2
Neser to DJM Short, 2 runs, Half-volley around off, swings his bat at it and hits it towards wide of long on, McSweeney covered his ground moving swiftly to his left side. He lunged forward, grabbed the ball, and sent the throw to the non-striker's end, but he was unsure if it carried. To determine if it was a fair catch, the umpire sends it upstairs. After checking it many times, the umpire chose not to call it out on the big screen.

Vinod Rajpal: ""Looks like a good toss to lose for Matthew Short""

19.5
0
Neser to DJM Short, no run, Well directed bouncer missed the pull shot and beats the outside edge
19.4
2
Neser to DJM Short, 2 runs, Length ball works it away for a couple, good running between the wickets
19.3
6
Neser to DJM Short, SIX, Fuller length in the slot once gaian, this time hits it straight over the bowler's head with full power, didn't get the middle part of the bat, muscled it away just over the diving long on fielder
19.2
2
Neser to DJM Short, 2 runs, Slower delivery outside off, slog sweeps it high in the air, Renshaw positioned himself inside the ropes, caught it, and, losing his balance, parried it to his partner McSweeney inside the field, who was unable to catch it as it dropped away from him. Renshaw made a fantastic effort to save the boundary but was unable to assist with the catch.
19.1
2
Neser to DJM Short, 2 runs, Flatter length around off, back of the hand delivery, smashed it straight down the ground towards the non-striker Ross, squats down to avoid the ball

END OF OVER:
19 | 9 Runs | AS: 237/5 | RR: 12.47

  • D'Arcy Short2 (4b)
  • Alex Ross44 (19b)
  • Xavier Bartlett4-0-53-0
  • Matthew Kuhnemann4-0-50-3
18.6
1
Bartlett to DJM Short, 1 run, Full-toss on the stumps, clipped it straight to long on for a single
18.5
1
Bartlett to Ross, 1 run, Slower through the air width on offer, dances forward and forces it away across the line
18.4
4
Bartlett to Ross, FOUR, Widish flatter delivery outside off, bends down and slashes it over backward point region, uses the pace of the ball and beats the outfield player

This is the highest total for the Adelaide Strikers in the BBL History, previous best was 230 runs

18.3
2
Bartlett to Ross, 2 runs, Full and overpitched wide outside off, comes down the track and slashes it over the covers, picks up a couple
18.2
1lb
Bartlett to DJM Short, 1 leg bye, Slower short pitched ball outside the leg stump, moves away and goes for the big swing, hits the top of the front pad and sets off for a quick single

Midget: "Nowhere to hide out there for Neser, had an absolute mate in the field "

18.1
0
Bartlett to DJM Short, no run, Length ball on the pads outside leg, kept low and hits the thigh pads of D'Arcy

END OF OVER:
18 | 14 Runs 1 Wkt | AS: 228/5 | RR: 12.66

  • D'Arcy Short1 (1b)
  • Alex Ross37 (16b)
  • Matthew Kuhnemann4-0-50-3
  • Spencer Johnson4-0-45-0
17.6
1
Kuhnemann to DJM Short, 1 run, Length ball around off, cuts it square of the wicket for a single
17.5
W
Kuhnemann to Overton, OUT, Quicker delivery darted outside leg, dances forward and tries to play across the line, beaten by the pace of the ball, hits the pads and breaks the stumps!

J Overton b Kuhnemann 3 (10m 4b 0x4 0x6) SR: 75

17.4
1
Kuhnemann to Ross, 1 run, Flatter ball works it away for a single
17.3
4
Kuhnemann to Ross, FOUR, Dropped by Nesser once again! He is having a horrible day out there with the fielding! Fuller length ball in the slot, strides forward and plays it inside-out, mistimed the shot and hits it flat to the left of long off, Nesser covered his ground and tries to grab it low, grassed it and sends it towards the ropes
17.2
2
Kuhnemann to Ross, 2 runs, Flighted ball on the stumps, slog sweeps it towards deep mid wicket region
17.1
6
Kuhnemann to Ross, SIX, Hoicked over long on! Fuller length outside the leg stump, makes room outside leg, clears the front foot, whacks it straight over long on, huge leap from the substitute fielder Drew but could not get a hand to it

END OF OVER:
17 | 8 Runs | AS: 214/4 | RR: 12.58

  • Alex Ross24 (12b)
  • Jamie Overton3 (3b)
  • Spencer Johnson4-0-45-0
  • Mitchell Swepson4-0-41-2
16.6
1
Johnson to Ross, 1 run, Widish flatter delivery shovels it away through backward point region and rotates the strike
16.5
1
Johnson to Overton, 1 run, Fuller length on the stumps, driven straight down the ground to long on
16.4
1lb
Johnson to Ross, 1 leg bye, Hard length darted on the pads, hits the front pad and off to backward point
16.3
0
Johnson to Ross, no run, Slower through the air wild swing and a miss outside off
16.2
4
Johnson to Ross, FOUR, Slammed over mid wicket! Short of a length ball pulled away towards deep mid wicket, Nesser was waiting for the catch, realized at the very last moment that it won't carry, tried to stop the ball in an awkward angle, one bounce and goes through him!

Chris Lynn's sore hamstring will prevent him from going out to field in the second inning.

16.1
1
Johnson to Overton, 1 run, Flatter on the off stump, driven across the line, inside edged onto the pads and sets off for a quick single

Heat 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st20MG NeserJP Wood
2nd65NA McSweeneyJP Wood
3rd12MT RenshawNA McSweeney
4th49MT RenshawM Bryant
5th2TP AlsopM Bryant
6th0C MunroTP Alsop
7th2TP AlsopXC Bartlett
8th2MJ SwepsonTP Alsop
9th6TP AlsopMP Kuhnemann
10th37MP KuhnemannSH Johnson