Sam Konstas’ sensational fifty and Daniel Sams’ whirlwind knock helped the Sydney Thunder beat the Adelaide Strikers by two wickets with two balls to spare at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Tuesday, December 17. (More Cricket News)
♛Chasing 183 for victory, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were sent back early but Konstas and Ollie Davies stitched a recovery partnership.
🐽Sam Billings played his part with a 26-ball 29, while Sams blasted 42 from just 18 balls to take the Thunder home.
ꩵEarlier on, Thunder skipper Warner won the toss and decided to field first. Nathan McAndrew had a shocker of a day, conceding 53 in his four overs, while Lockie Ferguson and Chris Green had unbelievable outings, picking up three wickets each respectively
༒For the Strikers, it was Jake Weatherald who scored 40 from just 19, while Jamie Overton and James Bazley chipped in to take them to a good total.
Adelaide Strikers Vs Sydney Thunder, Big Bash League: Playing XIs
Sydney Thunder:🦄 David Warner(c), Sam Konstas, Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings(w), Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Lockie Ferguson, Tanveer Sangha
Adelaide Strikers:💮 Matthew Short(c), Jake Weatherald, Chris Lynn, Harry Nielsen(w), Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, Fabian Allen, James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope
