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

Adelaide Strikers scored 159/7 in 20 overs. Sydney Thunder scored 160/2 in 17.4 overs.

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

Usman Khawaja was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.

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

Usman Khawaja top-scored with 104 off 59 balls.

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

Clint McKay took 3/44 in 4 overs.

Where was Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder played?

The match was played at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.

Who played in Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder?

Adelaide Strikers XI: Adil Rashid, Alex Ross, Ben Laughlin, Brad Hodge, Gary Putland, Jake Lehmann, Jon Holland, Mahela Jayawardene, Michael Neser, Tim Ludeman, Travis Head. Sydney Thunder XI: Andre Russell, Ben Rohrer, Chris Green, Chris Hartley, Clint McKay, Fawad Ahmed, Henry Nicholls, Michael Hussey, Nathan McAndrew, Shane Watson, Usman Khawaja.

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Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder - Sydney Thunder won by 8 wickets (with 14 balls remaining)

Q: Who won Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder?

Sydney Thunder won by 8 wickets (with 14 balls remaining).

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Result

Adelaide Strikers

159/7

20 ov

Result

Sydney Thunder won by 8 wickets (with 14 balls remaining)

Statz MVP

Usman Khawaja

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

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Full Stats →

Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2022). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.

Avg Total Runs

332.4

Avg 1st Inn

170.9

Avg 2nd Inn

161.5

Avg Sixes

12.9

Avg Fours

26.6

Bat 1st Win %

47%

Boundary %

55.4%

Seam Econ

9.07

Spin Econ

7.75

Avg PP 1st Inn

48.3

1.8 wkts · Overs 1-6

Avg PP 2nd Inn

53.4

1.1 wkts · Overs 1-6

Recent Matches at This Venue

Match	1st Inn	2nd Inn	Total
AS vs MLS 23 Dec 2025	155/8 (20)	161/4 (18.1)	316
AS vs BH 31 Dec 2025	121/10 (19.4)	125/3 (14.1)	246
AS vs SYT 06 Jan 2026	165/8 (20)	159/7 (20)	324
AS vs PS 11 Jan 2026	232/4 (20)	200/8 (20)	432
AS vs MR 17 Jan 2026	99/10 (16.5)	100/2 (11.5)	199

AS at Adelaide Oval

Won

Lost

Avg Score 20.5

Highest Score 115

Top Scorer

Matthew Short 1268 runs

Top Wicket-Taker

Peter Siddle 41 wkts

SYT at Adelaide Oval

Won

Lost

Avg Score 21.3

Highest Score 110

Top Scorer

Alex Hales 259 runs

Top Wicket-Taker

Daniel Sams 11 wkts

Adelaide Strikers · Innings 1

Tim Ludeman (wk)

c Andre Russell b Clint McKay

2 (7)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 28.57

Mahela Jayawardene

c Chris Hartley b Shane Watson

7 (6)

0×4 · 1×6 · SR 116.67

Travis Head

c Ben Rohrer b Clint McKay

23 (17)

4×4 · 0×6 · SR 135.29

Brad Hodge (c)

b Chris Green

14 (19)

0×4 · 1×6 · SR 73.68

Alex Ross

b Clint McKay

47 (38)

5×4 · 0×6 · SR 123.68

Jake Lehmann

c Chris Green b Shane Watson

14 (14)

1×4 · 0×6 · SR 100

Michael Neser

b Andre Russell

27 (16)

3×4 · 1×6 · SR 168.75

Ben Laughlin

not out

1* (1)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 100

Adil Rashid

not out

14* (3)

2×4 · 1×6 · SR 466.67

Batter	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Tim Ludeman (wk)	c Andre Russell b Clint McKay	2	7	0	0	28.57
Mahela Jayawardene	c Chris Hartley b Shane Watson	7	6	0	1	116.67
Travis Head	c Ben Rohrer b Clint McKay	23	17	4	0	135.29
Brad Hodge (c)	b Chris Green	14	19	0	1	73.68
Alex Ross	b Clint McKay	47	38	5	0	123.68
Jake Lehmann	c Chris Green b Shane Watson	14	14	1	0	100
Michael Neser	b Andre Russell	27	16	3	1	168.75
Ben Laughlin	not out	1*	1	0	0	100
Adil Rashid	not out	14*	3	2	1	466.67

Total

159/7 (20 ov)

DNB Gary Putland, Jon Holland

FoW 1-8 (Mahela Jayawardene, 1.4 ov), 2-11 (Tim Ludeman, 2.2 ov), 3-42 (Travis Head, 5.3 ov), 4-64 (Brad Hodge, 9.4 ov), 5-106 (Jake Lehmann, 15.2 ov), 6-142 (Michael Neser, 18.6 ov), 7-144 (Alex Ross, 19.2 ov)

Sydney Thunder · Bowling

Andre Russell

4-0-31-1 · Econ 7.75

1/31

wd 5 · nb 1

Shane Watson

4-0-28-2 · Econ 7

2/28

wd 2 · nb 0

Clint McKay

4-0-44-3 · Econ 11

3/44

wd 2 · nb 0

Nathan McAndrew

2-0-14-0 · Econ 7

0/14

2 ov

Chris Green

4-0-20-1 · Econ 5

1/20

4 ov

Fawad Ahmed

2-0-22-0 · Econ 11

0/22

2 ov

Bowler	O	R	W	Econ	Wd	Nb
Andre Russell	4	31	1	7.75	5	1
Shane Watson	4	28	2	7	2	0
Clint McKay	4	44	3	11	2	0
Nathan McAndrew	2	14	0	7	0	0
Chris Green	4	20	1	5	0	0
Fawad Ahmed	2	22	0	11	0	0

Sydney Thunder · Innings 2

Usman Khawaja

not out

104* (59)

13×4 · 3×6 · SR 176.27

Shane Watson

c Jake Lehmann b Ben Laughlin

7 (8)

1×4 · 0×6 · SR 87.5

Michael Hussey (c)

c Tim Ludeman b Adil Rashid

11 (13)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 84.62

Henry Nicholls

not out

35* (27)

1×4 · 2×6 · SR 129.63

Batter	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Usman Khawaja	not out	104*	59	13	3	176.27
Shane Watson	c Jake Lehmann b Ben Laughlin	7	8	1	0	87.5
Michael Hussey (c)	c Tim Ludeman b Adil Rashid	11	13	0	0	84.62
Henry Nicholls	not out	35*	27	1	2	129.63

Total

160/2 (17.4 ov)

DNB Andre Russell, Ben Rohrer, Chris Green, Chris Hartley (wk), Clint McKay, Fawad Ahmed, Nathan McAndrew

FoW 1-57 (Shane Watson, 4.5 ov), 2-87 (Michael Hussey, 8.5 ov)

Adelaide Strikers · Bowling

Gary Putland

4-0-37-0 · Econ 9.25

0/37

wd 1 · nb 1

Jon Holland

2-0-19-0 · Econ 9.5

0/19

2 ov

Michael Neser

3-0-33-0 · Econ 11

0/33

3 ov

Ben Laughlin

3-0-21-1 · Econ 7

1/21

3 ov

Travis Head

2-0-21-0 · Econ 10.5

0/21

2 ov

Adil Rashid

3.4-0-28-1 · Econ 8.24

1/28

3.4 ov

Bowler	O	R	W	Econ	Wd	Nb
Gary Putland	4	37	0	9.25	1	1
Jon Holland	2	19	0	9.5	0	0
Michael Neser	3	33	0	11	0	0
Ben Laughlin	3	21	1	7	0	0
Travis Head	2	21	0	10.5	0	0
Adil Rashid	3.4	28	1	8.24	0	0

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	Usman Khawaja SYT	0.0
2	Adil Rashid AS	0.0
3	Shane Watson SYT	0.0
4	Michael Neser AS	0.0
5	Clint McKay SYT	0.0
6	Alex Ross AS	0.0
7	Chris Green SYT	0.0
8	Travis Head AS	0.0
9	Ben Laughlin AS	0.0
10	Henry Nicholls SYT	0.0
11	Andre Russell SYT	0.0
12	Jake Lehmann AS	0.0
13	Brad Hodge AS	0.0
14	Michael Hussey SYT	0.0
15	Gary Putland AS	0.0
16	Mahela Jayawardene AS	0.0
17	Nathan McAndrew SYT	0.0
18	Jon Holland AS	0.0
19	Fawad Ahmed SYT	0.0
20	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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