BBL 2024-25 Match 31: Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat Timeline

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The Adelaide Strikers secured a commanding 56-run win over Brisbane Heat in Match 31 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 at the Adelaide Oval. A scintillating century from captain Matthew Short set up a massive total of 251/5, the highest team score of the season, leaving Brisbane Heat with an insurmountable chase despite their spirited batting efforts.

Matthew Short’s Magnificent Ton Powers Strikers to 251

After being put in to bat, the Strikers captain, Matthew Short, put on a dazzling display of power-hitting. His knock of 109 off 54 balls, which featured 10 fours and 7 sixes, left the Brisbane Heat bowlers struggling for answers. Short dominated from the outset, driving the run rate past 15 in the powerplay, as Adelaide posted 62 runs in the first four overs.

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Chris Lynn provided blistering support with a whirlwind 47 off 20 balls, striking five boundaries and three sixes before falling to Matthew Kuhnemann. Despite losing Alex Carey (13) and Ollie Pope (6) in quick succession, Adelaide maintained their aggressive tempo, thanks to a late flourish from Alex Ross, who remained unbeaten on 44 off 19 deliveries, and D’Arcy Short, who added 16 off 10.

Brisbane Heat’s Bowling Struggles

Brisbane’s bowlers endured a torrid time, with none escaping punishment. Matthew Kuhnemann was the most successful, claiming 3/50, while Mitchell Swepson chipped in with 2/41. However, the pace trio of Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, and Spencer Johnson combined to concede 151 runs in their 12 overs, underscoring the Strikers’ dominance.

Brisbane Heat Fall Short Despite a Fighting Effort

Chasing an improbable 252, Brisbane Heat started aggressively, reaching 50 in the first four overs. Nathan McSweeney top-scored with 43 off 24 balls, while Matt Renshaw contributed a quickfire 34 off 16, featuring three towering sixes.

However, a four-wicket haul from D’Arcy Short (3 overs, 4/15) dismantled the middle order, including key dismissals of captain Colin Munro for a duck and Jack Wood for 29 off 24. Lloyd Pope (2/44) and Liam Haskett (2/43) played crucial roles in limiting the Heat, while Spencer Johnson’s cameo of 27 from 13 added late excitement before the innings folded at 195 in 20 overs.

Key Moments

• Matthew Short’s Century: His explosive innings set the tone for a record total.
• Chris Lynn’s Early Assault: Lynn’s fireworks helped maintain the momentum.
• D’Arcy Short’s Game-Changing Spell: His accurate leg-spin turned the tide decisively in Adelaide’s favor.

Match Summary

Adelaide Strikers: 251/5 in 20 overs (Matthew Short 109, Chris Lynn 47; Kuhnemann 3/50)
Brisbane Heat: 195 all out in 20 overs (McSweeney 43, Renshaw 34; D’Arcy Short 4/15)
Result: Adelaide Strikers won by 56 runs
Player of the Match: Matthew Short

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