Adelaide Strikers win by six runs to leave Sydney Sixers winless
MACQUARIE’S SUMMER OF CRICKET LINE-UP TONIGHT: David Morrow, Greg Matthews and Julian King
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Julian King chatted to Adelaide Strikers captain Travis Head after his side’s victory tonight.
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STRIKERS WIN
Adelaide have taken out tonight’s game against Sydney Sixers, winning by six runs to leave their opponents winless after three games.
Rashid Khan was once again outstanding for the Strikers, finishing with figures of 2-22 after his four overs. Billy Stanlake was similarly brilliant, also ending the night with two wickets.
Jordan Silk kept the Sixers in it, reaching his half century before clean bowled by Rashid Khan.
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Mo: "No one is picking Rashid Khan. His wrong 'un is so deceptive." #BBL07
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Our boundary rider Julian King had a quick chat to Jason Roy after he was dismissed for 21 earlier tonight.
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Greg Matthews thinks Nic Maddinson is one of the most talented cricketers outside of the current national setup.
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One famous @MCC_Members bar is set to be updated in the next few days.
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INNINGS BREAK
An Alex Carey-inspired 71 has helped the Adelaide Strikers to 3/167 off their 20 overs.
Travis Head chipped in with the bat once again, posting 29 off 24 balls while Jonathan Wells posted 33 off 19, including a maximum that hit the roof of the Bill O’Reilly stand.
Ben Dwarshuis had a shaky start to proceeding but finished with figures of 2-25 off his four overs and ended as the Sixers’ best bowler at the SCG tonight.
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Ben Dwarshuis’ first over tonight was eventful – he bowled three wides before taking the wicket of Jake Weatherald.
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TEAMS
Both the Sixers and Strikers make significant changes.
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RECAP
As always, there’s plenty making news in the world of cricket. Here’s some of the headlines before we get underway at the SCG:
- Day 3 at the MCG: England in control as Cook posts double century
- Ian Chappell scathing of Moeen Ali after MCG madness
- BBL last night: Heat sneak home by six wickets
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Round 3 of BBL|07 swings into tonight as Sydney Sixers play host to the Adelaide Strikers at the SCG.
Last time out, the Sixers fell to the rampaging Perth Scorchers after an opening-night loss against crosstown rivals Sydney Thunder, leaving them languishing at the bottom of the table as they prepare to play their third game of the tournament tonight.
Nic Maddinson stared for the home team on Saturday, notching up 31 off 33 balls as wickets continued to fall around him.
As for Adelaide Strikers, they play their second match after crushing the Thunder by 53 runs last Friday night. Ben Laughlin finished with 4-26 figures in their BBL|07 opener, while Alex Carey (44) and Travis Head (36) looked assured with the bat.
Tonight’s match looms as a fascinating contest between two sides still feeling their way into the season and could provide clarity as to how the respective teams will fare over the next month.
Join us from 7.30pm AEDT on Talking Lifestyle in Sydney, 5AA in Adelaide, NTS Digital around the country or through the Cricket Australia website and app as we bring you all the action from the SCG.