The Adelaide Strikers secured their second win of the Big Bash League 2024, defeating the Melbourne Stars by 15 runs. After opting to bowl, the Strikers restricted the Stars to 150/9, with Lloyd Pope claiming 3/21.
D’Arcy Short (60) and Alex Ross (35) powered the Strikers to 165/6, despite a strong start from Adam Milne. Short dominated the early overs, while Ross capitalized on the power surge.
In response, the Stars struggled to build momentum. Marcus Stoinis threatened a quickfire innings but was dismissed for 23. Sam Harper (48) offered resistance, but wickets continued to tumble. Pope’s crucial spell, including the dismissals of Harper and Hilton Cartwright, proved decisive.
Brief Scores:
- Adelaide Strikers 165/6 in 20 overs (D’Arcy Short 60, Alex Ross 35; Peter Siddle 2-21, Adam Milne 2-32)
- Melbourne Stars 150/9 in 20 overs (Sam Harper 48, Tom Curran 25; Lloyd Pope 3-21, Matthew Short 2-23)
Key Takeaways:
- Lloyd Pope emerged as the match-winner with his impressive bowling figures.
- D’Arcy Short and Alex Ross provided a strong foundation for the Strikers.
- The Stars struggled to build partnerships and lost key wickets at crucial junctures.
