In a gripping BBL 2025-26 encounter on December 17, 2025, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Adelaide Strikers triumphed over Sydney Sixers by 3 wickets with just 4 balls remaining. Chasing a target of 160, the Strikers secured their win with a clinical performance, led by Jamie Overton’s all-round contribution. Overton, who was awarded Player of the Match for his 2/22 and 30 runs off 20 balls, played a crucial role in both the bowling and batting departments. The Strikers’ victory sees them earn two valuable points, while the Sixers are left to regroup after posting a modest total of 159/9.
Sydney Sixers’ inconsistent batting falls short as Babar Azam flops again
The Sixers were restricted to 159/9 in their 20 overs after being put in to bat first. Despite a solid start by Josh Philippe, who top-scored with 46 off 28 balls, the Sixers couldn’t capitalize on the momentum. Early wickets kept falling, including Babar Azam (9) and Daniel Hughes (11), as the Strikers’ bowlers applied constant pressure. Jamie Overton and Luke Wood were the standout performers, with Overton taking 2 wickets and Wood finishing with 3/26. In the middle order, only Jack Edwards (32) and Moises Henriques (20) made meaningful contributions, but the late-order collapse saw them fall short of a competitive total.
Strikers’ bowlers dominated the innings with tight lines and key wickets at crucial junctures. The Sixers were left to rue their inability to build partnerships as they could only manage a total of 159/9 in the allotted overs. This was far from the total they had hoped for, considering the potential in their squad.
Adelaide Strikers chase down the target with Jamie Overton’s heroics
In reply, Strikers chased down the target of 160 in 19.2 overs, winning by 3 wickets. The chase started shakily with early wickets falling, including the big scalp of Chris Lynn (5) and captain Matthew Short (15). However, Liam Scott’s explosive knock of 51 off 32 balls helped stabilize the chase. His three sixes and three boundaries propelled the Strikers forward, and despite losing wickets at regular intervals, they remained on track to reach the target.
Overton (30 off 20) added crucial runs, and along with Wood (18*), guided the Strikers over the line with 4 balls to spare. Sixers’ bowlers, despite some good spells, failed to stop the steady flow of runs towards the end. Ben Dwarshuis and Jafer Chohan took key wickets but couldn’t halt the Strikers’ progress in the latter stages. The win was a testament to Strikers’ resilience and their ability to finish the game with composure.
🔥 Adelaide Strikers Edge Out Sydney Sixers! 💥
With 4 balls to spare, Adelaide Strikers win by 3 wickets in Sydney! What a game! 🏏💥
Scorecard: https://t.co/SE3ql5VsAy#WBBL2025 #Cricket #AdelaideStrikers #sydneysixers pic.twitter.com/4s2UXZwWd6
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 17, 2025
💥 Jamie Overton Delivers All-Round Performance for Adelaide Strikers! 🏏
30(20) with the bat
2/22(4) with the ball
2 catches
What a fantastic display from Jamie Overton in the BBL! 💛#BBL2025 #AdelaideStrikers #JamieOverton #SydneySixers pic.twitter.com/nUyjFrsEvs
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 17, 2025
