In one grip BBL 2025-26 Match on 17 December 2025 at Sydney Cricket Ground, Adelaide Strikers won over Sydney Sixers with only 4 balls remaining with 3 wickets. The Strikers, chasing the target of 160, secured their victory with a clinical performance led by him. Jamie Overtonis a comprehensive contribution of Overton, who was named Man of the Match for 2/22 off 20 balls and 30 runs, played a crucial role in both the bowling and batting departments. Victory for the Strikers sees them pick up two valuable points, while the Sixers are left to regroup after a modest total of 159/9.
Sydney Sixers’ inconsistent batting results in Babar Azam’s spin again
Sixers were restricted to 159/9 in 20 overs after batting first. Despite a solid start Josh PhilippeCollecting 46 from 28 balls, the Sixers could not use this momentum. The early wickets continued to fall, including Babar Azam (9) and Daniel Hughes (11), As the strikers apply constant pressure to the bowlers. Jamie Overton and Luke Wood Overton was the standout performer with 2 wickets and Wood finishing with 3/26. Only moderately Jack Edwards (32) and Moises Henriques (20) made meaningful contributions, but late-order collapse saw them fall short of their competitive total.
The forwards’ bowlers dominated the innings with tight lines and key wickets at crucial points. Sixers regretted not being able to build a partnership as they could only manage 159/9 in the allotted limit. Given the potential in their squad, it was far from the total they expected.
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Adelaide Strikers chase target with Jamie Overton’s heroics
In reply, the Strikers chased down a target of 160 in 19.2 overs to win by 3 wickets. The chase got off to a shaky start with early wickets falling, including a big scalp Chris Lynn (5) and the captain Matthew Short (15). However, Liam Scott‘s explosive knock of 32 off 51 balls helped stabilize the chase. His three sixes and three boundaries took the Strikers ahead and despite losing wickets regularly, they remained on track to reach the target.
Overton (30 off 20) added vital runs and along with Wood (18*) steered the Strikers over the line with 4 balls to spare. The Sixers’ bowlers, despite some good spells, could not stem the steady flow of runs towards the end. Ben Dwarshuis and jafer chohan took key wickets but could not stop the Strikers’ progress in the latter stages. The win was a testament to the Strikers’ resilience and ability to finish the game with composure.
🔥 Adelaide Strikers beat Sydney Sixers! 💥
Adelaide Strikers win by 3 wickets in Sydney with 4 balls to spare! What a game! 🏏💥
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💥 Jamie Overton puts in an all-round performance for the Adelaide Strikers! 🏏
30(20) with the bat
Collect 2/22(4).
2 catches
What a fantastic display from Jamie Overton in the BBL! 💛#BBL2025 #AdelaideStrikers #JamieOverton #SydneySixers pic.twitter.com/nUyjFrsEvs
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