What were the final scores in Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers?

Sydney Thunder scored 121/3 in 16.3 overs. Adelaide Strikers scored 117/9 in 20 overs.

Who was the Statz MVP in Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers?

Andre Russell was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.

Who was the top run-scorer in Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers?

Jacques Kallis top-scored with 49 off 48 balls.

Who took the most wickets in Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers?

Clint McKay took 2/18 in 3 overs.

Where was Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers played?

The match was played at Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales.

Who played in Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers?

Sydney Thunder XI: Aiden Blizzard, Andre Russell, Ben Rohrer, Chris Green, Chris Hartley, Clint McKay, Fawad Ahmed, Gurinder Sandhu, Jacques Kallis, Michael Hussey, Shane Watson. Adelaide Strikers XI: Adil Rashid, Alex Ross, Ben Laughlin, Billy Stanlake, Brad Hodge, Craig Simmons, Kane Richardson, Mahela Jayawardene, Michael Neser, Tim Ludeman, Travis Head.

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Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers - Sydney Thunder won by 7 wickets (with 21 balls remaining)

Q: Who won Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers?

Sydney Thunder won by 7 wickets (with 21 balls remaining).

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Result

Result

Sydney Thunder won by 7 wickets (with 21 balls remaining)

Adelaide Strikers

117/9

20 ov

Statz MVP

Andre Russell

Leading Run Scorer Chris Lynn 378 runs · Leading Wicket Taker Clint McKay 18 wkts · Standings →

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Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Dec 2016). 11 rain-affected matches excluded.

Avg Total Runs

306.9

Avg 1st Inn

161.9

Avg 2nd Inn

145.0

Avg Sixes

10.3

Avg Fours

24.8

Bat 1st Win %

53%

Boundary %

52.4%

Seam Econ

8.33

Spin Econ

7.43

Avg PP 1st Inn

40.2

1.8 wkts · Overs 1-6

Avg PP 2nd Inn

41.6

2.3 wkts · Overs 1-6

Recent Matches at This Venue

Match	1st Inn	2nd Inn	Total
SYT vs MLS 22 Jan 2025	135/7 (19)	114/10 (18)	249
SYT vs SS 20 Dec 2025	198/5 (20)	151/10 (19.1)	349
SYT vs PS 30 Dec 2025	202/8 (20)	131/10 (17.3)	333
SYT vs HH 03 Jan 2026	205/4 (20)	207/4 (17.5)	412
SYT vs MR 12 Jan 2026	170/8 (20)	140/6 (15.2)	310

SYT at Sydney Showground Stadium

Won

Lost

Avg Score 16.1

Highest Score 130

Top Scorer

Alex Hales 559 runs

Top Wicket-Taker

Daniel Sams 33 wkts

AS at Sydney Showground Stadium

Won

Lost

Avg Score 15

Highest Score 80

Top Scorer

Jake Weatherald 163 runs

Top Wicket-Taker

Wes Agar 7 wkts

Adelaide Strikers · Innings 1

Tim Ludeman (wk)

c Chris Hartley b Andre Russell

0 (1)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0

Mahela Jayawardene

run out (Ben Rohrer)

21 (31)

1×4 · 0×6 · SR 67.74

Craig Simmons

c Ben Rohrer b Gurinder Sandhu

1 (4)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 25

Travis Head

c Chris Hartley b Jacques Kallis

11 (14)

1×4 · 1×6 · SR 78.57

Brad Hodge (c)

c Chris Green b Andre Russell

34 (33)

2×4 · 2×6 · SR 103.03

Alex Ross

c Michael Hussey b Fawad Ahmed

7 (7)

1×4 · 0×6 · SR 100

Michael Neser

run out (Ben Rohrer)

2 (8)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 25

Adil Rashid

c Gurinder Sandhu b Clint McKay

25 (18)

3×4 · 0×6 · SR 138.89

Kane Richardson

not out

7* (2)

0×4 · 1×6 · SR 350

Ben Laughlin

b Clint McKay

6 (2)

0×4 · 1×6 · SR 300

Batter	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Tim Ludeman (wk)	c Chris Hartley b Andre Russell	0	1	0	0	0
Mahela Jayawardene	run out (Ben Rohrer)	21	31	1	0	67.74
Craig Simmons	c Ben Rohrer b Gurinder Sandhu	1	4	0	0	25
Travis Head	c Chris Hartley b Jacques Kallis	11	14	1	1	78.57
Brad Hodge (c)	c Chris Green b Andre Russell	34	33	2	2	103.03
Alex Ross	c Michael Hussey b Fawad Ahmed	7	7	1	0	100
Michael Neser	run out (Ben Rohrer)	2	8	0	0	25
Adil Rashid	c Gurinder Sandhu b Clint McKay	25	18	3	0	138.89
Kane Richardson	not out	7*	2	0	1	350
Ben Laughlin	b Clint McKay	6	2	0	1	300

Total

117/9 (20 ov)

DNB Billy Stanlake

FoW 1-0 (Tim Ludeman, 0.1 ov), 2-3 (Craig Simmons, 1.2 ov), 3-22 (Travis Head, 5.6 ov), 4-49 (Mahela Jayawardene, 10.5 ov), 5-57 (Alex Ross, 12.2 ov), 6-65 (Michael Neser, 14.1 ov), 7-102 (Brad Hodge, 18.5 ov), 8-103 (Adil Rashid, 19.2 ov), 9-117 (Ben Laughlin, 19.6 ov)

Sydney Thunder · Bowling

Andre Russell

4-0-28-2 · Econ 7

2/28

wd 1 · nb 0

Gurinder Sandhu

3-1-23-1 · Econ 7.67

1/23

wd 1 · nb 0

Clint McKay

3-0-18-2 · Econ 6

2/18

wd 1 · nb 0

Jacques Kallis

3-0-15-1 · Econ 5

1/15

3 ov

Fawad Ahmed

4-0-14-1 · Econ 3.5

1/14

4 ov

Shane Watson

2-0-13-0 · Econ 6.5

0/13

2 ov

Chris Green

1-0-6-0 · Econ 6

0/6

1 ov

Bowler	O	M	R	W	Econ	Wd
Andre Russell	4	0	28	2	7	1
Gurinder Sandhu	3	1	23	1	7.67	1
Clint McKay	3	0	18	2	6	1
Jacques Kallis	3	0	15	1	5	0
Fawad Ahmed	4	0	14	1	3.5	0
Shane Watson	2	0	13	0	6.5	0
Chris Green	1	0	6	0	6	0

Sydney Thunder · Innings 2

Jacques Kallis

not out

49* (48)

3×4 · 2×6 · SR 102.08

Aiden Blizzard

c Brad Hodge b Craig Simmons

35 (29)

3×4 · 0×6 · SR 120.69

Shane Watson

b Ben Laughlin

13 (15)

2×4 · 0×6 · SR 86.67

Andre Russell

c Alex Ross b Ben Laughlin

17 (7)

0×4 · 2×6 · SR 242.86

Michael Hussey (c)

not out

0* (0)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0

Batter	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Jacques Kallis	not out	49*	48	3	2	102.08
Aiden Blizzard	c Brad Hodge b Craig Simmons	35	29	3	0	120.69
Shane Watson	b Ben Laughlin	13	15	2	0	86.67
Andre Russell	c Alex Ross b Ben Laughlin	17	7	0	2	242.86
Michael Hussey (c)	not out	0*	0	0	0	0

Total

121/3 (16.3 ov)

DNB Ben Rohrer, Chris Green, Chris Hartley (wk), Clint McKay, Fawad Ahmed, Gurinder Sandhu

FoW 1-66 (Aiden Blizzard, 9.5 ov), 2-99 (Shane Watson, 14.5 ov), 3-117 (Andre Russell, 16.2 ov)

Adelaide Strikers · Bowling

Michael Neser

3-0-15-0 · Econ 5

0/15

3 ov

Kane Richardson

2-0-11-0 · Econ 5.5

0/11

2 ov

Billy Stanlake

3-0-18-0 · Econ 6

0/18

3 ov

Travis Head

1-0-4-0 · Econ 4

0/4

1 ov

Ben Laughlin

2.3-0-22-2 · Econ 9.57

2/22

2.3 ov

Adil Rashid

4-0-39-0 · Econ 9.75

0/39

4 ov

Craig Simmons

1-0-5-1 · Econ 5

1/5

1 ov

Bowler	O	R	W	Econ
Michael Neser	3	15	0	5
Kane Richardson	2	11	0	5.5
Billy Stanlake	3	18	0	6
Travis Head	1	4	0	4
Ben Laughlin	2.3	22	2	9.57
Adil Rashid	4	39	0	9.75
Craig Simmons	1	5	1	5

Statz Rating

A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.

Rank	Player	Rating
1	Andre Russell SYT	0.0
2	Jacques Kallis SYT	0.0
3	Adil Rashid AS	0.0
4	Fawad Ahmed SYT	0.0
5	Aiden Blizzard SYT	0.0
6	Brad Hodge AS	0.0
7	Ben Laughlin AS	0.0
8	Clint McKay SYT	0.0
9	Kane Richardson AS	0.0
10	Gurinder Sandhu SYT	0.0
11	Shane Watson SYT	0.0
12	Travis Head AS	0.0
13	Craig Simmons AS	0.0
14	Mahela Jayawardene AS	0.0
15	Michael Neser AS	0.0
16	Alex Ross AS	0.0
17	Billy Stanlake AS	0.0
18	Chris Green SYT	0.0
19	Tim Ludeman AS	0.0

How Statz Rating works:

Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.

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