Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers 2026 Match 25 Full Commentary

Wes Agar to Hasan Ali. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Sams. That's the end of the first innings. The Adelaide Strikers have posted a decent total of 165 for 8 on the board. Liam Scott played a brilliant knock, remaining unbeaten on 49, while Mackenzie Harvey added valuable runs with a well-compiled 38. For the Sydney Thunder, Wes Agar was impressive with the ball, picking up three wickets, while Nathan McAndrew chipped in with two. The big question now is, can the Sydney Thunder chase down the target, or will the Adelaide Strikers defend it successfully? Let's find out!

Wes Agar to Liam Scott. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Warner.

Daniel Sams to Liam Scott. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Warner.

Daniel Sams to Jerrssis Wadia. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, to extra cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Warner, fielded by Sangha.

Daniel Sams to Liam Scott. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Warner.

David Willey to Liam Scott. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Warner.

David Willey to Liam Scott. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Gilkes.

David Willey to Harry Manenti. Off cutter yorker, outside off stump moves in front driving, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Warner.

David Willey to Liam Scott. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Green.

Nathan McAndrew to Liam Scott. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Green.

Nathan McAndrew to Jamie Overton. Full toss, off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Sams.

Nathan McAndrew to Liam Scott. Slower ball half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Green.

APPEAL! Daniel Sams to Liam Scott. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Sangha, by Billings, shy attempt by Willey, appeal made for Run Out. Jamie Overton survives.

Luke Wood to Nathan McAndrew. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run. That's it! Adelaide Strikers win by six runs in a thrilling finish. What a last-over victory for the Strikers! Luke Wood held his nerve and bowled a brilliant final over under immense pressure to seal the win. Jamie Overton was outstanding, bowling superbly and picking up three crucial wickets, while Lloyd Pope played his part with two wickets. The Sydney Thunder batters fought hard but fell just short of the finish line. They got off to a strong start with a 73-run opening partnership between David Warner and Matthew Gilkes, setting a solid platform. However, after their dismissals, the Thunder lost wickets at regular intervals and couldn't maintain the momentum. Jamie Overton is the Player of the Match.

Luke Wood to David Warner. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Scott.

Jamie Overton to David Warner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Jamie Overton to David Willey. Seaming in back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to short mid wicket for 1 run, mis-fielded by Overton.

Jamie Overton to David Warner. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump backing away cutting, mis-timed to point for 1 run, fielded by Manenti.

Matt Short to David Warner. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, mis-fielded by Short, overthrow by Ali.

Matt Short to David Willey. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Manenti.

Matt Short to David Warner. Off break length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Overton.

Lloyd Pope to David Warner. Googly length ball, off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Manenti.

Lloyd Pope to Chris Green. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Wadia.

Lloyd Pope to David Warner. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Overton.

Lloyd Pope to Chris Green. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Sangha.

Jamie Overton to Daniel Sams. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Short, fielded by Manenti.

Jamie Overton to David Warner. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to point for 1 run.

Jamie Overton to Nic Maddinson. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Manenti.