Full toss delivery wide outside off, opens the face of the bat and places it firmly through the backward point region, finishes the game with a single.
Strikers vs Thunder, 3rd Match at Canberra, BBL, Dec 17 2024 - Match Result
RESULT
3rd Match (N), Canberra, December 17, 2024, Big Bash League
182/8
(19.4/20 ov, T:183) 183/8
Thunder won by 2 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
Weatherald has broken the record for most sixes (85) in T20s for AS, going past Matthew Short's 83
Jamie Overton and James Bazley's 46-run partnership is AS's highest for the 7th wicket in T20s, breaking the record of 44 between Johan Botha and Michael Neser
Match centre
Scores: Binoy George Scorecard summary
Adelaide Strikers • 182/8(20 overs)
45* (35)
3/24 (4)
40 (19)
3/27 (4)
Sydney Thunder • 183/8(19.4 overs)
56 (27)
2/28 (3.4)
42* (18)
2/34 (4)
Cricinfo’s Most Valuable Players of the Match
We're done for the day. I hope the company was enjoyable for all of you. Take care and please show up for the next game. I'm signing off on Binoy's and my behalf.
Player of the Match Daniel Sams: We're just being aggressive (Finishing the match). If we don't make the most of it, we will catch it up later. And then, as soon as (Poppey) came to bowl on that second last over, it was that kind of the over to take this one down and luckily that went better. (Hitting 31 runs) It's something I have actually worked on a lot. I was just trying to think about the next ball. Like obviously the context of the game, needing to get a lot of runs. I just try to be more focused on that one ball and the next ball. And try not to premeditate too much. (Winning start) Yeah, we already have the same squad (as in the last season). These are the kind of wins especially early on in the tournament that get you a long way. Being in a position where we probably should have cruised and then we are in a position as that ball it's going to be tough to win. Getting out of the line is really important, it's something we weren't quite able to do last year. So we are going to take a lot from this game. (Next Match) It's always good fun to play against those boys (Sydney Sixers). Personally, we can get on with them.
What a fantastic cricket match we saw at Canberra's Manuka Oval tonight! The youngster Konstas' outstanding innings of 56 runs off 27 balls put Thunder in a strong position to secure the match. Following his dismissal, Davies and Billings were gradually gaining ground in the run chase. The momentum changed in favour of the Adelaide Strikers with a few wickets here and there. On the 19th over, however, Daniel Sams encountered Lloyd Pope, three sixes and three fours, totalling 31 runs off the over. Fabian Allen, who had to leave the pitch after suffering a hamstring injury while preserving a boundary, was missed by the Strikers. Instead of sending Pope up against Sams at that time, they would have done better by deploying a quick bowler like Bazley on the 19th. The Presentation Ceremony will soon take place.
Sydney Thunder won the match by 2 wickets
19.4
1
Overton to Sams, 1 run
Argho: "Ha ha ha I just missed the match only for one shot that was a boundary needed after 19 overs and I had immense belief in thunder. This thunder team is totally power packed lower order batting line up. "
19.3
•
Overton to Sams, no run
Back of a length ball around off, beaten by the pace and failed to connect
Free hit
19.3
1nb
Overton to Sams, (no ball)
Full-toss ball attacking the stumps, attempts to swing it away, top edges onto the helmet grill, no-ball called by the leg umpire
19.2
1
Overton to Ferguson, 1 run
Length ball on middle-leg, turns it down to wide of the mid on fielder for a single
19.1
W
Overton to McAndrew, OUT
Juicy full-toss on the stumps, McAndrew could have send the ball anywhere but decides to chip it straight to the hands of the mid-on fielder!
Nathan McAndrew c Short b Overton 0 (1b 0x4 0x6 6m) SR: 0
Overton to bowl the last over, surely the Strikers missed the service of Allen here tonight.
end of over 1931 runs
ST: 180/7CRR: 9.47 • RRR: 3.00 • Need 3 from 6b
Daniel Sams41 (15b 4x4 3x6)
Nathan McAndrew0 (0b)
Lloyd Pope 4-0-48-1
Henry Thornton 4-0-34-2
18.6
4
Pope to Sams, FOUR runs
Daniel Sams you beauty! Tossed up fuller length ball on the off stump, hammered straight down the ground for the sixth boundary of the over
18.5
4
Pope to Sams, FOUR runs
Fifth boundary of the over! Fuller length ball around off, lobs it with ease over the cover region
18.4
6
Pope to Sams, SIX runs
We are up for a treat! Short of a length ball, stands tall and swings it away high over the square leg fence
18.3
4
Pope to Sams, FOUR runs
Short of a length ball on the off stump, moves away to make room, picked it up nicely over the extra cover fielder and beats the long off player
18.3
1w
Pope to Sams, 1 wide
Short and wide outside off, left alone
18.2
6
Pope to Sams, SIX runs
Back to back huge sixes! Similar delivery, similar execution from Sams. Full in the slot, whacks it high over the mid wicket region
18.1
6
Pope to Sams, SIX runs
Pumped down the ground! Slower through the air delivery, down on one knee, slog sweeps it high over the long on fence to start the over with a massive six!
end of over 189 runs • 1 wicket
ST: 149/7CRR: 8.27 • RRR: 17.00 • Need 34 from 12b
Daniel Sams11 (9b 1x4)
Henry Thornton 4-0-34-2
Jamie Overton 3-0-25-1
17.6
W
Thornton to Green, OUT
Half-volley ball around off, Chris Green tries to go for the big shot this time, only manages to find the thick outside edge and skies it high towards deep extra cover region, Ross makes no mistake
Chris Green c Ross b Thornton 8 (6b 1x4 0x6 18m) SR: 133.33
17.6
1w
Thornton to Green, 1 wide
Short and wide outside off, wide delivery called
17.5
1
Thornton to Sams, 1 run
Width on offer around off, shovels it away through the covers for a single
17.4
4
Thornton to Sams, FOUR runs
Full and wide outside off, plays it inside-out and this time manages to clear the in-field, couple of bounces and onto the ropes
17.3
•
Thornton to Sams, no run
Full and wide outside off, Sams tries to clear the in-field player, beaten by the pace, loud appeal from the bowler, the umpire shakes his head. Strikers opt to review the decision, Chris Lynn on the field mic seems to be very confident that bat is involved. Ultra edge confirms spike but that was from the bat hitting the ground! The third umpire checked the replay a few times and decided to stay with the on-field umpire's decision.
17.2
1
Thornton to Green, 1 run
Full in the block-hole on the fourth stump line, forces it away to mid-on for another single
17.1
1
Thornton to Sams, 1 run
Overpitched ball outside off, bludgeons firmly through the covers for a single
17.1
1w
Thornton to Sams, 1 wide
Wide yorker outside off, tries to shovel through point, beaten by the pace, wide delivery called, huge disappointment from the bowling side
Best performances - batters
Spike Graph
Wagon Zone
56 runs (27)
8 fours2 sixes
Productive shot
cover drive
12 runs
3 fours0 six
Control
63%
45 runs (35)
1 four4 sixes
Productive shot
off drive
12 runs
1 four1 six
Control
74%
Best performances - bowlers
O
4
M
0
R
24
W
3
ECO
6
FTYFGSGS
OFFLEG
RHB
2W | ||||
1W | ||||
LEGOFF
LHB
ST
O
4
M
0
R
27
W
3
ECO
6.75
FTYFGSGS
OFFLEG
RHB
1W | ||||
LEGOFF
LHB
1W | ||||
1W | ||||
Match details
| Manuka Oval, Canberra | |
| Toss | Sydney Thunder, elected to field first |
| Series | |
| Season | 2024/25 |
| Player Of The Match | |
| Hours of play (local time) | 19.15 start, First Session 19.15-20.45, Interval 20.45-21.05, Second Session 21.05-22.35 |
| Match days | 17 December 2024 - night (20-over match) |
| T20 debut | |
| Umpires | |
| TV Umpire | |
| Reserve Umpire | |
| Match Referee | |
| Points | Sydney Thunder 2, Adelaide Strikers 0 |
Language
English
Win Probability
ST 100%
ASST100%50%100%
Over 20 • ST 183/8
Nathan McAndrew c Short b Overton 0 (1b 0x4 0x6 6m) SR: 0
Thunder won by 2 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)W
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