The Adelaide Strikers are 0-18 from 2 overs in reply to the Perth Scorchers’ 7-153, with Matt Short (12) and D’Arcy Short (4) at the crease.
The Scorchers made 7-153 from their 20 overs after being sent in by the Strikers, with Josh Inglis top scoring with 39 in a disappointing batting display from the visitors.
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David Payne (2-22) and Lloyd Pope (2-36) were the pick of the bowlers for the Strikers.
Aaron Hardie smashed a six into the stands that was caught by a Strikers dancer, before he was sent packing trying to do the same next ball for 35 caught by Adam Hose off Lloyd Pope.
TEAMS
Adelaide Strikers: Matt Short (c), D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Thomas Kelly, Jamie Overton, Harry Nielsen (wk), Henry Thornton, David Payne, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope
Perth Scorchers: Zak Crawley, Sam Whiteman, Aaron Hardie (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Laurie Evans, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris
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MATCH PREVIEW
The Adelaide Strikers host the Perth Scorchers in a blockbuster clash at the Adelaide Oval.
The Strikers won the bat flip and elected to bowl first.
The last places Strikers desperately need a win to keep their slim finals hopes alive, while the second placed Scorchers need a win to try and keep the pressure on the Heat for top spot.
The Scorchers beat the Strikers in their last clash 24 hours earlier setting the scene for a mouth-watering rematch.
Matt Short and Chris Lynn have been in good form with the bat for the Strikers, while Henry Thornton and Jamie Overton have been amongst the wickets.
For the Scorchers Zak Crawley and Laurie Evans are the danger men with the ball, while Jhye Richardson and Lance Morris will lead the charge with the ball.
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