Adelaide Strikers Secure Narrow Victory Over Sydney Sixers in BBL Clash

In a gripping match of the Big Bash League 2025-26, the Adelaide Strikers edged out the Sydney Sixers by three wickets. Jamie Overton's all-round performance earned him the Player of the Match title. The Strikers, now third in the standings, chased down a target of 160 runs, with Liam Scott leading the charge. Overton reflected on the team's control during the chase, marking a significant win for the franchise. Discover more about the match highlights and player performances.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 17, 2025, 19:36 IST

Strikers Triumph in a Thrilling Encounter

In a nail-biting match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 season, the Adelaide Strikers clinched a close three-wicket victory against the Sydney Sixers. Jamie Overton's outstanding all-round performance earned him the Player of the Match title. This win places the Strikers in third position on the BBL leaderboard, accumulating two points, while the Sixers find themselves at seventh after suffering consecutive losses.

Sydney Sixers Set a Target of 159

Batting first, the Sydney Sixers managed to score 159 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Babar Azam struggled again, contributing only 9 runs from 10 balls, which included a single four. The standout performer for the Sixers was wicketkeeper-batter Josh Phillippe, who scored 46 runs off 28 balls, hitting eight fours and one six. Jack Edwards also made a valuable contribution with 32 runs from 21 balls, including four boundaries.

Strikers Chase Down the Target

In response, the Adelaide Strikers successfully chased down the target, scoring 160 runs in 19.2 overs. Liam Scott was pivotal in the chase, scoring 51 runs off 31 balls, featuring three fours and three sixes. Jamie Overton, who excelled with the ball, also contributed significantly with the bat, scoring 30 runs off 20 balls, including four boundaries.

Overton Reflects on the Victory

Post-match, Overton expressed confidence in the team's performance, stating that they maintained control throughout the chase and did not feel pressured. He remarked, "I’d like to think so (if the chase was under control), but those first games of the season, you always just want to get over the line. So it's nice to do that and get our first win on the board. Coming up against these guys is never easy; they're one of the best franchises in the world, so to get the win in the opening game is very satisfying. Yeah, I think it's been around 8 years, so it was great to break that duck. That makes it even more special." He also noted that while there were some sloppy moments, the team felt comfortable during the chase.