17th clash Major League Soccer 2024-25 We saw it on New Year’s Eve Adelaide Strikers take over Perth Scorchers too Adelaide Oval. The away side won the toss and the damage was done as the Scorchers claimed their third win in BBL 2024-25. The Strikers, meanwhile, remain joint second in the table with Melbourne Stars with just 1 win from 5 matches.
A determined bowling display from the Scorchers disrupts the Strikers’ batting order
The strikers started their innings fearfully Ollie Pope, Chris Lynn and Jake Weatherald back to the booth early. An opener D’Arcy Short and captain Alex Ross put up some resistance to add 42 crucial runs to the team’s total between the two innings. However, the Strikers would never have reached three figures without a remarkable 47-run knock. Brandon Doggett and 29 runs Cameron Boyce. The two batsmen, who batted 10th and 11th respectively, contributed immensely in helping the Strikers reach a total of 142/8 in 20 overs.
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Finn Allen and Cooper Conolly contribute with the bat to seal the win for the Scorchers
In reply, the Scorchers did not start their run chase well Matthew Hurst dismissed in the 2nd over of the innings. Aaron Hardie too, followed by four deliveries that tend to the keeper. The Scorchers were in deep trouble at that time with a score of 5 runs for 2 wickets. An opener Find Allen and medium dough Cooper Connolly they shouldered the responsibility of the run chase and added 84 runs between them to save the team from going down like a pack of cards. Allen’s flawless half-century off 23 balls provided the team with a solid base to make this run a cake-walk for the Scorchers. Another partnership between Conolly and the skipper towards the end Ashton Turner did the rest to cruise through the New Year’s clash.
Here’s Twitter’s reaction:
But to this 👀
We almost have a mankad! This Jamie Overton vs. Finn Allen fight is spicy. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/KPboRwjIMg
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 31, 2024
Despite the strong approach @StrikersBBL and an impressive 47 points from Doggett @ScorchersBBL Adelaide won by 7 wickets at Oval.#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/Xty2UUawSX
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 31, 2024
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers by 7 wickets 🏏#cricket #BigBashLeague #perthscorchers pic.twitter.com/LohRM6azf9
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 31, 2024
Cooper Connolly is just rolling beautifully, Finn is hopefully back in form and the captain with the icing on the cake.
It’s always nice to shut up the Blue Crew … even better to do it on their big New Year’s Eve! #BBL14— Daniel Davini (@davvers605) December 31, 2024
Time to regroup.#BBL14 #Our city, our team pic.twitter.com/SxmbvyHFWx
– Adelaide Strikers (@StrikersBBL) December 31, 2024
In the Test side, I can see Cooper Connolly becoming Ussie Khawaja’s replacement. I understand it was just a T20 game tonight but he is in such a good mood that I can see him playing Tests very soon #bbl14
-JR (@JR_00002) December 31, 2024
Our losing streak continues on New Year’s Eve 💔
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the boys in the 2024 final. Happy New Year 🥳 #Our city, our team | #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/tP7uwJteQq
— Strikers Central (@StrikersCentral) December 31, 2024
Adelaide Strikers on New Year’s Eve:
December 31, 2024: Lost
December 31, 2023: Lost
December 31, 2022: Lost
December 31, 2021: Lost
December 31, 2020: Lost
December 31, 2019: Lost
December 31, 2018: Won
December 31, 2017: Won
December 31, 2016: Won
December 31, 2015: Winner #BBL14— Peeyush Sharma (@peeyushsharmaa) December 31, 2024
Perth Scorchers won by 7 wickets (33 balls remaining) #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/nsRr6unmdy
— Ewan Harris (@ehbeepbop) December 31, 2024
Here are a few things that happened in the last BBL match of 2024:
⁃Offensive 58-8
⁃Added 84 to the ninth wicket
⁃No feedback when Connolly is nicked
⁃Overton tried to throw Allen from behind
⁃Allen made 22 fiftiesHappy New Year everyone! #BBL14 #BBL
— Andrew McGlashan (@andymcg_cricket) December 31, 2024
