betvisa888 liveBBL|14 [Twitter Reactions]: Steve Smith leads Sydney Sixers to a nail-biting win against Adelaide Strikers

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Adelaide Strikers post a challenging total
Sydney Sixers’ response: Steve Smith steers the ship
Here is how fans reacted on X

In an exciting contest at the Adelaide Oval, Sydney Sixers emerged victorious by 3 wickets in the 35th match of the Big Bash League (BBL)|14. Chasing down a target of 183 set by Adelaide Strikers, the Sixers, led by Steve Smith’s brilliant half-century, managed to keep꧒ their cool and claim the win in a thrilling encounter.

Adelaide Strikers post a challenging total

Sydney Sixers won the toss and chose to bowl first. The decision to field appeared to pay off, as the bowlers kept the Strikers’ top order in check. Despite a strong knock from Ollie Pope and Alex Ross, the Sixers’ bowlers maintained the pressure throughout the innings, with Jack Edwards and Todd Murphy both taking two wickets each. Ben Dwarshuis also chipped in with a crucial wicket.

Adelaide Strikers set a competitive total of 182/5 in their 20 overs. Pope top-scored for the Strikers with an excellent 57 off 39 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes. Ross also played a vital knock, contributing 48 off 37 balls with 4 fours and 1 six. Both batters bu♓ilt solid partnerships, but the Strikers were unable to accelerate in the latter stages of the innings, allowing the Sixers’ bowlers to reign in th♈e run rate.

Sydney Sixers’ response: Steve Smith steers the ship

Chasing 183, Sydney Sixers were off to a steady start, but it was Smith who anchored the chase with a scintillating 52 off 31 balls. His knock included 2 fours and 4 sixes, showcasing his power-hitting ability. Alongside him, Lachlan Shaw made a valuable contr♌ibution with 32 off 21 balls. Smith’s composure under pressure was crucial as the Sixer🥃s steadily chipped away at the target.

The Strikers bowled well but couldn’t quite break the back of the Sixers’ chase. Jamie Overton and Lloyd Pope both picked up two wickets, while Brendan Doggett, Jordan Buckingham, and Henry Thornton each took one wicket. Despite the pressure 🌌from the Strikers’ bowlers, the Sixers were able to maintain control of the chase, with Smitꦉh leading the charge. The Sydney Sixers finished their innings at 183/7 in 20 overs, securing a thrilling 3-wicket victory. Smith was named the Player of the Match award for his match-winning knock.

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Here is how fans reacted on X:

Th💛e Sydney Sixers have got to be the most dependable sporting franchise in Australia. It’s crazy how they find a way to get it done in clutch moments 95% of the time.
— Dustin Spriggs (@DustinSpriggs4)

Talked about the Sydney Sixers batting depth was the best in the comp earlier in the sea🐻son and it has definitely won them a game having Abbott batting 9 is just dumb.
— Ky Broome (@KyBroome35)

Sydney Sixers. What a team. They just win.
— Tim Michell (@tim_michell)

Steve Smith should skip practice for the Srilanka series and play in the BBL final….nothing better than lifting the BBL trophy in front of a 45k crowd at the SCG.
— smithy (@stevesmith50)

Well played Steve smith
— Pradeep Tiwari (@tpradeep113)

🚨 ADELAIDE STRIKERS ARE ALMOST OUT OF THE TOURNA🌺💝MENT 🚨
— Aashutosh Goswami (@imAashutoshh)

Adelaide strikers bowli♌ng unit are so fckng hopeless I really cant believe they get paid. They should only get paid after every game. Clearly on a fckng holiday. No brains, no skill. Useless #bbl#australia
— WadeParker47 (@spideypool7777)