Big Bash League 2024-25
Adelaide Strikers won by 15 runs against Melbourne Stars in a thrilling T20 match at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide stadium on Friday December 20, 2024.
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Strikers | 165/6 | 20 |
| Melbourne Stars | 150/9 | 20 |
Adelaide Strikers won by 15 runs
Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars T20 6th
| Match | Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars |
| Date | Dec 20, Fri |
| Home | Adelaide Strikers |
| Away | Melbourne Stars |
| Match No | T20 6th |
| Series | Big Bash League 2024-25 |
| Venue | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| Time (GMT) | 8:15 AM |
| Time (Local) | 6:45 PM |
| Time (IST) | 1:45 PM |
Match Summary
Cricinfo’s MVP: D’Arcy Short – 79.01 points
Result: Adelaide Strikers won by 15 runs
Player of the Match: Lloyd Pope (Adelaide Strikers) – 3/21
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Squad
Adelaide Strikers
Melbourne Stars
Match Result
Leg-spinner Lloyd Pope earned redemption and late inclusion D’Arcy Short starred as Adelaide Strikers beat early-season strugglers Melbourne Stars by 15 runs at Adelaide Oval in the BBL. Short (60 off 42 balls) wasn’t scheduled to play but was called up on Friday after a calf niggle sidelined Chris Lynn.
Key highlights
Adelaide Strikers Innings
Total: 165/6 in 20 overs (RR: 8.25)
Top Performers:
D’Arcy Short: 60 (42 balls, 8 fours, 2 sixes, SR 142.85)
Alex Ross: 35 (26 balls, 1 four, 3 sixes, SR 134.61)
Key Wickets:
Adam Milne: 4-0-32-2
Peter Siddle: 4-0-21-2
Fall of Wickets:
1-17 (Matthew Short, 2.1 ov), 2-56 (Jake Weatherald, 5.6 ov), 3-85 (Ollie Pope, 10.1 ov), 4-115 (D’Arcy Short, 14.4 ov), 5-151 (James Bazley, 17.5 ov), 6-151 (Alex Ross, 18.2 ov)
Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Stars Match Highlights
Melbourne Stars Innings
Target: 166
Total: 150/9 in 20 overs (RR: 7.50)
Top Performers:
Sam Harper: 48 (44 balls, 5 fours, 1 six, SR 109.09)
Marcus Stoinis: 27 (19 balls, 4 fours, 1 six, SR 142.10)
Key Wickets:
Lloyd Pope: 4-0-21-3
Jamie Overton: 4-0-44-2
Matthew Short: 3-0-23-2
Fall of Wickets:
1-1 (Ben Duckett, 0.3 ov), 2-45 (Marcus Stoinis, 5.1 ov), 3-62 (Glenn Maxwell, 6.3 ov), 4-72 (Thomas Rogers, 8.3 ov), 5-85 (Hilton Cartwright, 11.4 ov), 6-105 (Beau Webster, 13.5 ov), 7-112 (Sam Harper, 15.2 ov), 8-126 (Adam Milne, 17.3 ov), 9-137 (Tom Curran, 18.6 ov)
Player of the Match
The Player of the Match (POTM) for this game was Lloyd Pope from Adelaide Strikers. He delivered an outstanding bowling performance, taking 3 wickets for 21 runs in his 4 overs. His crucial breakthroughs helped the Strikers defend their total of 165, limiting Melbourne Stars to 150/9 and securing a 15-run victory.
Key Performances
Adelaide Strikers
- D’Arcy Short played a pivotal role with his 60 off 42 balls, contributing to the team’s solid total.
- Lloyd Pope claimed the Player of the Match award with a brilliant bowling performance, picking up 3 key wickets for just 21 runs in his 4 overs. His economical bowling put constant pressure on the Stars’ middle order.
Melbourne Stars
- Sam Harper tried to anchor the chase with his 48 but lacked substantial support from other top-order players.
- Marcus Stoinis played a quick-fire 27 but was dismissed early, leading to a loss in momentum for the Stars.
Adelaide Strikers’ balanced performance, highlighted by D’Arcy Short’s batting and Lloyd Pope’s match-winning bowling, secured them a well-fought 15-run victory. Melbourne Stars, despite some individual performances, fell short in the chase, struggling with consistency in their batting lineup.
