• Sydney Sixers defeated Adelaide Strikers by 1 run in a thrilling clash at BBL|13.

  • Jordan Silk was named Player of the Match for his brilliant batting performance.

Twitter reactions: Jordan Silk sizzles in Sydney Sixers’ nail-biting win over Adelaide Strikers in BBL|13
Sydney Sixers beat Adealaide Strikers in Match 11 of BBL13 (Image Source: Twitter)

The match 11 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24 took place between Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. The contest went to the wire where the Sixers held their nerved and defeated Strikers by a solitary run.

Jordan Silk sizzles with the bat

Winning the toss, the Adelaide Strikers elected to bowl first, hoping to gain an advantage in the challenging T20 conditions. The Sydney Sixers, led by skipper Moises Henriques, posted a total of 155/7 in their 20 overs, setting the stage for an exciting contest.

The standout performer for the Sixers was Jordan Silk, who played a blistering knock of 66 runs off 45 balls, including seven fours and a six. Despite his efforts, the Sixers faced some quick wickets, with Jamie Overton leading the Strikers’ bowling attack by taking three crucial wickets for 23 runs in his four overs.

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Sixers register a heart-stopping win

In response, the Adelaide Strikers had a shaky start, losing D’Arcy Short early in the innings. However, Matthew Short and Chris Lynn steadied the ship with aggressive strokes. Matthew Short top-scored for the Strikers, contributing 55 runs off 48 balls, while Lynn added 37 runs off just 17 deliveries.

The Sixers’ bowlers fought back, with Jackson Bird picking up two crucial wickets for 19 runs in his four overs. Henriques also played a pivotal role, claiming two wickets for 11 runs in his two overs. In a nerve-wracking finish, the Strikers needed 17 runs off the final over to win. They did well to get close to the finish but fell just one run short of the target.

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