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in an exciting BBL 2025-26 Encountered at the Sydney Cricket Ground on December 17, 2025, adelaide striker defeated sydney sixers 3 wickets, only 4 balls left. Strikers aim for 160 runs in Jamie Overtonall-round contribution. Overton, who was awarded the Man of the Match with figures of 2/22 and 30 runs off 20 balls, played a vital role in both the bowling and batting departments. Strikers’ win gave them a valuable two points, while the Sixers could only regroup after posting a modest total of 159/9.
Sydney Sixers’ batting inconsistent, Babar Azam fails again
The Sixers were restricted to 159/9 in 20 overs after batting first. Despite a good start Josh PhillipThe 76ers, who had the highest score with 46 off 28 balls, were unable to capitalize on the momentum. Early wickets kept falling, including Babar Azam (9) and Daniel Hughes (11), when the forward bowlers exert constant pressure. Jamie Overton and Luke Wood The most outstanding performers were Overton who took 2 wickets and Wood who took 3/26. In the intermediate order, only Jack Edwards (32) and Moises Henriquez (20) made meaningful contributions, but a late order collapse kept them from reaching a competitive total.
The Strikers’ bowlers dominated the innings with tight lines and crucial wickets at crucial moments. The Sixers lamented their inability to build a partnership as they could only manage a total of 159/9 in the allotted overs. That’s nowhere near the total they were hoping for given the team’s potential.
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Adelaide striker chases down target with Jamie Overton’s heroics
In reply, the Strikers chased down the target of 160 runs in 19.2 overs to win by 3 wickets. The chase starts off shaky with early wickets falling, including big scalps Chris Lynn (5) and the captain Matthew Short (15). However, Liam ScottAn explosive knock of 51 off 32 balls helped steady 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. The Sixers’ bowlers, despite some decent performances, ultimately failed to stem the steady run-up. Ben Devasius and Jaffer Chauhan Taking crucial wickets, but could not stop the forward’s progress in the latter stages. The win was a testament to the Strikers’ resilience and ability to finish games with composure.
🔥 Adelaide Strikers beat Sydney Sixers! 💥
With 4 balls left, Adelaide forward wins by 3 wickets in Sydney! What a game! 🏏💥
Scorecard: https://t.co/SE3ql5VsAy#WBBL2025 #cricket #adelaideforward #sydneysixers pic.twitter.com/4s2UXZwWd6
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 17, 2025
💥 Jamie Overton delivers an all-round performance for the Adelaide forward! 🏏
30(20) with a bat
2/22(4) With the ball
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What a great performance from Jamie Overton in the BBL! 💛#BBL2025 #adelaideforward #jamieoverton #sydneysix pic.twitter.com/nUyjFrsEvs
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 17, 2025
