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The 17th confrontation of the Big Bash League 2024-25 on New Year’s Eve Adelaide Strikers assuming Perth Scorchers to the Adelaide Oval. The visiting side won the toss and invited the Strikers to bat first, which proved detrimental as the Scorchers secured their third win in BBL 2024-25. The Forwards meanwhile remain second bottom of the table along with Melbourne Stars with just 1 win from 5 matches.
A determined bowling display from Scorchers crushes the Strikers’ batting order
The forwards had a terrible start to the innings with Ollie Pope, Chris Lynn i Jake Weatherald returning soon to the pavilion. opener By Arcy Short and captain Alex Ross offered some resistance to add a crucial 42 runs to the team’s total between the two batsmen. However, the Strikers would never have reached a triple-digit total without a remarkable 47-run knock from Brendon Doggett and 29 tracks from Cameron Boyce. The two batsmen, batting at No.10 and No.11 respectively, contributed immensely in helping the Strikers reach a total of 142/8 in their 20 overs.
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Finn Allen and Cooper Conolly contribute with the bat to seal the victory for the Scorchers
In reply, Scorchers did not start the chase well Matthew Hurst be dismissed in the second half of the innings. Aaron Hardie also, the wicketkeeper batsman followed four deliveries later. The Scorchers at that time were in deep trouble with a score of 5 runs for 2 wickets. opener Find Allen and medium order mixer Cooper Connolly took the chase on his shoulders and added 84 runs between them to prevent the team from going down like a pack of cards. Allen’s flawless 23-ball half-century provided the team with a solid foundation to make this chase a cakewalk for the Scorchers. Towards the end, another partnership between Conolly and the captain Ashton Turner he did the rest to get around the New Year’s clash.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
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We almost had a mankad! This battle of Jamie Overton and Finn Allen is spicy. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/KPboRwjIMg
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 31, 2024
Despite a strong closing of @StrikersBBL and an impressive score of 47 from Doggett the @ScorchersBBL taking home the win by 7 wickets at Adelaide Oval.#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/Xty2UUawSX
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 31, 2024
Perth Scorchers defeated Adelaide Strikers by 7 wickets 🏏#Cricket #BigBasshLeague #perthscorchers pic.twitter.com/LohRM6azf9
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 31, 2024
Cooper Connolly is progressing very well, Finn hopefully back to form and the skipper with the icing on the cake.
I always like to shut up the blue crew…even better to do it in their big New Year’s Eve game! #BBL14— Daniel Davini (@davvers605) December 31, 2024
Time to regroup.#BBL14 #LaNostraCiutatElNostreEquip pic.twitter.com/SxmbvyHFWx
— Adelaide Strikers (@StrikersBBL) December 31, 2024
I can see Cooper Connolly becoming Ussie Khawaja’s replacement in the Test side. I realize it was only a T20 game tonight but he has such a good temper, I see him playing in Tests very soon. #bbl14
—JR (@JR_00002) December 31, 2024
Our New Year’s losing streak continues 💔
Thank you to everyone who came and supported the boys in the final game of 2024. Happy New Year 🥳 #LaNostraCiutatElNostreEquip | #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/tP7uwJteQq
— Strikers Central (@StrikersCentral) December 31, 2024
Adelaide Strikers on New Year’s Eve:
December 31, 2024: Lost
December 31, 2023: Lost
December 31, 2022: Lost
December 31, 2021: lost
December 31, 2020: Lost
December 31, 2019: lost
December 31, 2018: Won
December 31, 2017: Won
December 31, 2016: Won
December 31, 2015: Won #BBL14— Peeyush Sharma (@peeyushsharmaa) December 31, 2024
Perth Scorchers won by 7 wickets (with 33 balls remaining) #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/nsRr6unmdy
— Ewan Harris (@ehbeepbop) December 31, 2024
Some things that happened in the last BBL game of 2024:
⁃ Forwards 58-8
⁃The ninth wicket added 84
⁃There is no review when Connolly has stuck one
⁃Overton tried to run Allen by backing up
⁃Allen made a fifty off 22 ballsHappy New Year everyone! #BBL14 #BBL
— Andrew McGlashan (@andymcg_cricket) December 31, 2024
