Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers 2025 Match 17 Full Commentary

Result · Dec 31 2025, Wed - 01:45 PM (IST)

Match 17, - Adelaide Oval

BRISBANE HEAT

121

ADELAIDE STRIKERS

125/3

Adelaide Strikers won by 7 wickets with 35 balls remaining

CRR:8.82

Player Of The Match

Liam Scott

19.4

OUT! Caught. Matt Short to Oli Patterson. Off break length ball, down leg side down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Manenti. The Brisbane Heat struggled early as wickets fell regularly, leaving the team in trouble. Hugh Weibgen fought hard with a patient 28, while Matthew Kuhnemann remained unbeaten on 31, guiding the team to reach 121. For Adelaide Strikers, Jamie Overton was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets, while Liam Scott and Hasan Ali claimed two wickets each. Now, all eyes are on how the chase unfolds.
19.3

Matt Short to Matthew Kuhnemann. Off break full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Wadia.
19.2

Matt Short to Matthew Kuhnemann. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Harvey.
19.1

Matt Short to Matthew Kuhnemann. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, inside edge to silly point for no runs, fielded by Harvey.
18.6

Luke Wood to Matthew Kuhnemann. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Sangha.
18.5

FOUR! Luke Wood to Matthew Kuhnemann. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed past fine leg for 4 runs.
18.4

Luke Wood to Matthew Kuhnemann. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Harvey.
18.3

Luke Wood to Matthew Kuhnemann. Short, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, missed for no runs, fielded by Harvey.
18.2

Luke Wood to Oli Patterson. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Short.
18.1

Luke Wood to Oli Patterson. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Lynn.
17.6

SIX! Hasan Ali to Matthew Kuhnemann. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
17.5

Hasan Ali to Matthew Kuhnemann. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Harvey.
17.4

Hasan Ali to Matthew Kuhnemann. Length ball, down leg side down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs.
17.3

Hasan Ali to Matthew Kuhnemann. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Harvey.
17.2

Hasan Ali to Oli Patterson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Wadia.
17.1

OUT! Bowled. Hasan Ali to Thomas Balkin. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed. Stumps shattered.
16.6

Jamie Overton to Thomas Balkin. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Sangha.
16.5

Jamie Overton to Thomas Balkin. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
16.5

Wide Jamie Overton to Thomas Balkin. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Harvey.
16.4

OUT! Caught. Jamie Overton to Hugh Weibgen. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to square leg, caught by Harvey. The keeper settles under it and completes the catch.
16.3

Jamie Overton to Hugh Weibgen. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Harvey.
16.3

Wide Jamie Overton to Hugh Weibgen. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Harvey.
16.2

Jamie Overton to Hugh Weibgen. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Harvey.
16.2

Wide Jamie Overton to Hugh Weibgen. Off cutter half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Harvey.
16.1

Jamie Overton to Hugh Weibgen. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Harvey.
16.1

Wide Jamie Overton to Hugh Weibgen. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Harvey.
15.6

SIX! Lloyd Pope to Matthew Kuhnemann. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. That shot carries them to three figures.
15.5

SIX! Lloyd Pope to Matthew Kuhnemann. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
15.4

Lloyd Pope to Hugh Weibgen. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Wood.
15.3

Lloyd Pope to Hugh Weibgen. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Overton.

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14.1

FOUR! Matt Renshaw to Liam Scott. Off break half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs. That's the end of the match, with the Adelaide Strikers comfortably chasing down the target with 35 balls to spare, ringing in the New Year with a commanding win. Their openers laid a solid foundation, with Chris Lynn leading the charge, smashing a brilliant 79 off just 41 balls. Matthew Short contributed 19, while Mackenzie Harvey added 11. The Brisbane Heat fought hard, with Oli Patterson, Xavier Bartlett, and Thomas Balkin each picking up a wicket. Adelaide Strikers' dominant performance ensured a comprehensive victory. Liam Scott is the Player of the Match.
End of Over 14

Over 14. 20 runs. Bowler: Matthew Kuhnemann. Adelaide Strikers: 121/3 (rr 8.64)
13.6

Matthew Kuhnemann to Liam Scott. Quicker length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Peirson.
13.5

Matthew Kuhnemann to Chris Lynn. Quicker ball full toss, middle stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bryant.
13.4

Matthew Kuhnemann to Chris Lynn. Quicker ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
13.3

SIX! Matthew Kuhnemann to Chris Lynn. Quicker ball full toss, outside off stump moves in front Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
13.2

SIX! Matthew Kuhnemann to Chris Lynn. Quicker length ball, outside off stump moves in front slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
13.1

SIX! Matthew Kuhnemann to Chris Lynn. Quicker ball full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
End of Over 13

Over 13. 6 runs. Bowler: Thomas Balkin. Adelaide Strikers: 101/3 (rr 7.77)
12.6

Thomas Balkin to Chris Lynn. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bryant.
12.6

Wide Thomas Balkin to Chris Lynn. Length ball, to leg on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Peirson.
12.5

Thomas Balkin to Liam Scott. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Weibgen.
12.4

Thomas Balkin to Chris Lynn. Full toss, down leg side on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bryant.

12.3

Thomas Balkin to Liam Scott. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, inside edge to short mid wicket for 1 run.
12.2

Thomas Balkin to Liam Scott. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Wildermuth.
12.2

Wide Thomas Balkin to Liam Scott. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Peirson.
12.1

Jerrssis Wadia c and b Thomas Balkin 1 (2)

OUT! Caught & Bowled. Thomas Balkin to Jerrssis Wadia. Back of a length, to leg on the front foot Slog, top edge in the air uncontrolled to silly point, caught by Balkin. The bowler takes that skyer brilliantly!
End of Over 12

Over 12. Power Play Batting. 13 runs. Bowler: Xavier Bartlett. Adelaide Strikers: 95/2 (rr 7.92)
11.6

FOUR! Xavier Bartlett to Chris Lynn. Slower ball back of a length, wide outside off stump moves in front cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
11.5

FOUR! Xavier Bartlett to Chris Lynn. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.
11.4

Xavier Bartlett to Chris Lynn. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Peirson.
11.3

Xavier Bartlett to Jerrssis Wadia. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot Steer, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Hearne.
11.2

Mackenzie Harvey c Hugh Weibgen b Xavier Bartlett 11 (11)

OUT! Caught. Xavier Bartlett to Mackenzie Harvey. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg, caught by Weibgen. A brilliant catch from Weibgen.
11.1

FOUR! Xavier Bartlett to Mackenzie Harvey. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.

End of Over 11

Over 11. Power Play Batting. 13 runs. Bowler: Jack Wildermuth. Adelaide Strikers: 82/1 (rr 7.45)
10.6

Jack Wildermuth to Chris Lynn. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge for no runs, fielded by Peirson.
10.5

FOUR! Jack Wildermuth to Chris Lynn. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
10.4

FOUR! Jack Wildermuth to Chris Lynn. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
10.3

Jack Wildermuth to Chris Lynn. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to long off for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Wildermuth, fielded by Bryant.
10.2

Jack Wildermuth to Chris Lynn. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Weibgen.
10.1

Jack Wildermuth to Mackenzie Harvey. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to cover for 1 run, fielded by Kuhnemann.
End of Over 10

Over 10. 5 runs. Bowler: Xavier Bartlett. Adelaide Strikers: 69/1 (rr 6.90)
9.6

Xavier Bartlett to Chris Lynn. Half volley, off stump on the front foot flick, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Balkin.
9.5

Xavier Bartlett to Mackenzie Harvey. Slower ball back of a length, down leg side on the front foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Hearne.
9.4

Xavier Bartlett to Mackenzie Harvey. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Kuhnemann.

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