Big Bash League 2021/22: 21 December, Roundup

Dec 21, 2021

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Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers

Adelaide Strikers 147/8 in 20 overs (Kelly 41; Christian 3-8) lost to Sydney Sixers 150/6 in 19.2 overs (Silk 36; Rashid 3-20) by 4 wickets with 4 balls to spare. Player of the Match: Sean Abbott.

Sydney Sixers registered their fourth win of the Big Bash League 2021/22 to reclaim the top spot in the points table. They chased down 148 against Adelaide Strikers with four wickets and as many balls remaining.

Sean Abbott was adjudged as Player of the Match for his three wickets. Abbott also surpassed Ben Laughlin as the leading wicket-taker of the Big Bash League. Dan Christian also claimed 3-8 to help restrict Perth Scorchers for 147/8. Thomas Kelly top-scored for the Scorchers with 42, while Jonathan Wells made 32.

James Vince and Josh Philippe added 44 for  the opening wicket for the Sixers. A triple strike from Rashid Khan in the middle overs put them in a spot of the bother, but Abbott smashed a 10-ball 19 to drive his team across the chase.