BBL Match 6 Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars Results

updated：Adelaide Strikers beat Melbourne Stars by 15 runs.
In 2024/25 BBL match 6 Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars, the Strikers secured a 15-run win over the Stars at Adelaide Oval, making it a solid start to their home campaign. D’Arcy Short, called up last-minute due to Chris Lynn’s injury, top-scored with 60, while Alex Ross contributed 35, leading Strikers to 165 for 6. Melbourne Stars’ chase was kept alive by opener Sam Harper, who made 48, but they fell short, finishing on 150 for 9. Strikers’ spinners played a crucial role, with Lloyd Pope leading the charge, taking 3 for 21 and dismissing Harper. Cameron Boyce and Matthew Short also chipped in with key wickets. Despite a quickfire cameo from Glenn Maxwell, who reverse-swept for sixes, the Strikers’ bowlers, including paceman Henry Thornton, held their nerve to secure the victory. A stunning catch by Ben Duckett, dismissing Short for a golden duck, was a highlight of the match.

Get ready for another thrilling night of Big Bash League action as the Adelaide Strikers take on the Melbourne Stars in the 6th match of the season. Set against the backdrop of Adelaide Oval, one of Australia’s premier cricket venues, this match will kick off at 06:45 p.m. local time on December 20, 2024. The two teams boast powerful squads and are ready to take on the challenge ahead.

Note：The match has not started yet, but updates will be provided regularly once it begins.