The 17th crash of the Big Bash League 2024-25 on new year’s eve saw Adelaide Strikers assuming Perth Scorchers to the Adelaide Oval. The away team won the toss and invited Strikers to bat first, which proved detrimental to Scorchers getting their third win in BBL 2024-25. The forwards, on the other hand, remain second bottom of the table along with Melbourne Stars with just 1 win in 5 games.
Determined Scorchers bowling display crushes Strikers batting order
The strikers had a terrible start at the start with Ollie Papa, Chris Lynn and Jake Weatherald Returning early to the pavilion. Opener D’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, Strikers would never have reached a triple-digit total without a remarkable 47-run knock by Brendon Doggett and 29 races since Cameron Boyce. The two batsmen, who were ranked 10th and 11th respectively, contributed immensely to help 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 Scorchers
In response, Scorchers did not start the chase well with Matthew Hurst being dismissed in the second over of the innings. Aaron Hardy Also, he followed the keeper batsman 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 mass Cooper Connolly They took the responsibility of the run chase on their shoulders and added 84 runs between them to prevent the team from going down like a pack of cards. Allen’s flawless half-century off 23 balls provided the team with a solid foundation to make this run a cakewalk for the Scorchers. Towards the end, another partnership between Conolly and the captain. Ashton Turner He did the rest to face the New Year’s shock.
This is how Twitter reacted:
How about that?
We almost just had a mankad! This battle between Jamie Overton and Finn Allen is spicy. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/KPboRwjIMg
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 31, 2024
Despite a strong closure of @StrikersBBL and an impressive score of 47 from Doggett the @ScorchersBBL Take home the 7-wicket win at Adelaide Oval.#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/Xty2UUawSX
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 31, 2024
Perth Scorchers defeated Adelaide Strikers by 7 wickets 🏏#Cricket #BigBashLeague #perthscorchers pic.twitter.com/LohRM6azf9
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 31, 2024
Cooper Connolly continues to perform wonderfully, Finn hopefully back to fitness and the captain with the icing on the cake.
It’s always good to silence the Blue Crew… even better to do it in their big New Year’s Eve game! #BBL14—Daniel Davini (@davvers605) December 31, 2024
It’s time to regroup.#BBL14 #OurCityOurTeam 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 tonight was just a T20 game, but he’s got such a good temperament that I can see him playing Tests very, very soon. #bbl14
—JR (@JR_00002) December 31, 2024
Our losing streak on New Year’s Eve continues 💔
Thank you to everyone who came and supported the boys in the final game of 2024. Happy new year 🥳 #OurCityOurTeam | #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 match of 2024:
⁃Strikers 58-8
⁃9th wicket added 84
⁃There is no review when Connolly stole a
⁃Overton tried to run Allen away by backing away
⁃Allen made a fifty off 22 ballsHappy New Year everyone! #BBL14 #BBL
—Andrew McGlashan (@andymcg_cricket) December 31, 2024