The 17th argument of Big Bash League 2024-25 on New Year's Eve saw Adelaide Strikers to continue Perth Scorchers to Adelaide Oval. The hosts won the toss and invited the Strikers to bat first which proved to be the spoils as the Scorchers made it three wins in the BBL 2024-25. On the other hand, the Strikers remain at the second bottom of the table with Melbourne Stars who have won only once in five games.
A convincing bowling display from the Scorchers to break the Strikers' batting order
Strikers had a bad start to their innings Ollie Pope, Chris Lynn and Jake Weatherald back to the court early. The opener D'Arcy Short and the captain Alex Ross he gave up denials to add 42 runs needed to the team's strikeout rate between the two hitters. However, the Strikers could not have reached three figures without a stunning 47-run knock. Brendon Doggett and 29 runs from Cameron Boyce. The two batsmen, who came in at number 10 and 11 respectively, were instrumental in helping the Strikers reach 142/8 in their 20 overs.
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Finn Allen and Cooper Conolly helped with the bat to seal the victory for the Scorchers
In reply, the Scorchers did not start the chase well Matthew Hurst dismissed in the 2nd over of the innings. Aaron Hardie he, too, followed the wicket-keeper's strike four runs later. The firemen at that time were in deep trouble with 5 scores for 2 wickets. The opener Find Allen and medium batter Cooper Connolly took the responsibility of the chase on their shoulders and added 84 runs between them to save the team from collapsing like a pack of cards. Allen's 23-ball 100 gave the team a solid foundation to chase down the Scorchers. Towards the end, another bond between Conolly and the captain Ashton Turner he did something to get through the New Year's conflict.
Here's how Twitter did it:
How about 👀
We are about to have a mankad! This fight between Jamie Overton and Finn Allen is delicious. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/KPboRwjIMg
– KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 31, 2024
Although strong near from @StrikersBBL and an impressive score of 47 from Doggett the @ScorchersBBL win by 7 wickets at Adelaide Oval.#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/Xty2UUawSX
– 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 31, 2024
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers by 7 wickets 🏏#Cricket #BigBashLeague #perthscorchers pic.twitter.com/LohRM6azf9
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 31, 2024
Cooper Connolly is rolling well, Finn is hopefully back in form and the skipper is the icing on the cake.
It's always good to block the Blue Crew… even better to do it at their big New Year's Eve show! #BBL14— Daniel Davini (@davvers605) December 31, 2024
Time to reconnect.#BBL14 #MzindaWathuTimuYathu pic.twitter.com/SxmbvyHFWx
– Adelaide Strikers (@StrikersBBL) December 31, 2024
I see Cooper Connolly becoming Ussie Khawaja's successor in the Test sector. I realize it was a T20 game tonight but he is in good spirits, I see him playing Tests very soon. #bbl14
—JR (@JR_00002) December 31, 2024
Our New Year's Eve throwback continues 💔
Thanks to everyone who came out and supported these guys in the finals of 2024. Happy New Years 🥳 #MzindaWathuTimuYathu | | #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/tP7uwJteQq
– Strikers Central (@StrikersCentral) December 31, 2024
Adelaide Strikers in the New Year:
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: Winner
December 31, 2017: Winner
December 31, 2016: Winner
December 31, 2015: Winner #BBL14– Peeyush Sharma (@peeyushsharmaa) December 31, 2024
Perth Scorchers won by 7 wickets (with 33 balls to spare) #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/nsRr6unmdy
— Ewan Harris (@ehbeepbop) December 31, 2024
A few things that happened in the final match of BBL 2024:
⁃Betters 58-8
⁃Ninth wicket added 84
⁃No comments when Connolly sang one
⁃Overton tried to chase Allen while he was helping
⁃Allen made 22-ball fiftiesHappy New Year, everyone! #BBL14 #BBL
Andrew McGlashan (@andymcg_cricket) December 31, 2024