BBL 2024-25 STR vs SIX Highlights: Smith's Half-Century And Shaw-Dwarshuis' Partnership Seal Sixers' Win

Sydney Sixers Beat Adelaide Strikers By 3 Wickets (Source: @BBL/x.com)

The ongoing 14th edition of the Big Bash League witnessed another thriller as the Adelaide Strikers crossed swords with the Sydney Strikers in the 35th match. Packed with unmissable action, the clash saw the Sixers edge past the Strikers with a narrow 3-wicket win. After the disappointing defeat, the Strikers find themselves teetering on the brink of elimination.

Here is How the Sixers Pulled Off a Thrilling Victory Against the Strikers

---

ALSO READ

[Watch] Best Save In BBL! Shaw Pulls Off Acrobatic Fielding Effort To Stop A Six

---

STR vs SIX Highlights: The Sixers’ Bowlers Add Early Pressure On The Strikers

After winning the toss, the Sixers opted to bowl first and gave a dominating start. In the very first over, Jack Edwards sent Matthew Short back in just 4 runs. The pressure mounted when Todd Murphy followed up with two sensational deliveries, sending D’Arcy Short and Alex Carey packing in the same over. In the first powerplay, the Sixers bowlers made an early impact after securing three scalps.

STR vs SIX Highlights: Ollie Pope And Alex Ross’ Partnership Provide Big Hope To The Strikers

Reeling from the loss of three key wickets in the powerplay, the Strikers found a glimmer of hope in Ollie Pope and Alex Ross’s partnership. The duo stood tall in the crucial moment and continued an impactful 97-run partnership. Pope dazzled with a fluent 57 off 39. Conversely, Ross missed his well-deserved half-century just by 2 runs, departing for 48 runs. That valuable partnership pushed the strikers to put on a fighting total.

STR vs SIX Highlights: Steve Smith Dazzled With Another Half-Century

While chasing the target, the Sixers got a shaky start after losing two consecutive wickets. However, Steve Smith once again rose to the occasion, delivering a masterclass under pressure. He thrilled the fans with a stunning half-century, smashing 52 runs in a mere 31 deliveries with 2 boundaries and 4 towering sixes. His brilliant knock injected much-needed momentum into the Sixers’ innings.

STR vs SIX Highlights:  Shaw-Dwarshuis’ Cameos And Hayden's Quickfire Secured The Thrilling Victory

Defending their total, the Strikers’ bowlers brought huge pressure on the Sixers’ batting lineup. However, Lachlan Shaw and Ben Dwarshuis turned the tide with explosive cameos. Lachlan Shaw dazzled with a 32-run innings in just 21 balls and Dwarshuis added crucial 30 runs. Those innings propelled the team close to victory. Hayden Kerr and Sean Abbott’s unbeaten innings of 18 and 7 runs sealed the thrilling 3-wicket victory for the Sydney Sixers.

---

ALSO READ

[Watch] Steve Smith Conquers SCG With A Stunning Century On BBL Return

---