Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers Score, Match 25 of Big Bash League 2025-26

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.

FOUR! Luke Wood to Nathan McAndrew. Half volley, wide outside off stump deep in crease driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.

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.

Luke Wood to David Warner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Harvey.

Luke Wood to David Warner. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Short.

Luke Wood to David Warner. Full toss, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Short.

Jamie Overton to Nathan McAndrew. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to cover for no runs, dropped catch by Wood, fielded by Wadia.

OUT! Caught. Jamie Overton to David Willey. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Short. What a sensational grab by Matt Short!

SIX! Jamie Overton to David Willey. Back of a length, outside off stump moves in front flick, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.

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.

OUT! Run Out. Matt Short to Chris Green. Off break half volley, down leg side on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Wadia, by Harvey. Panic stations in the middle! A reckless run, and the fielding side pounces.

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.

FOUR! Matt Short to David Warner. Off break length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

FOUR! Matt Short to David Warner. Off break length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

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.

OUT! Bowled. Lloyd Pope to Daniel Sams. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, missed. Lloyd Pope comes roaring back and gets his revenge.

SIX! Lloyd Pope to Daniel Sams. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over deep extra cover for 6 runs.

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.

OUT! Bowled. Jamie Overton to Nic Maddinson. Length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, missed. Gate-crashed!

Jamie Overton to Nic Maddinson. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Harvey.

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.

Jamie Overton to Nic Maddinson. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, hit body to silly point for no runs.