Historic! Matt Short’s Century Powers Adelaide Strikers to Second-Highest BBL Total

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Adelaide Strikers lit up the Adelaide Oval with a breathtaking batting display, posting 251/5 against Brisbane Heat in Match 31 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. This massive score is now the second-highest team total in BBL history, just behind Melbourne Stars’ record of 273/2 in 2022.

The Strikers’ innings was powered by captain Matthew Short’s explosive century. He scored 109 off just 54 balls, smashing 10 boundaries and 7 sixes. Short reached his century in just 49 balls, making it the fastest-ever century for the Strikers in BBL history. He was eventually dismissed in the 16th over by Mitchell Swepson after a brilliant knock.

Contributions from Chris Lynn and Alex Ross

Chris Lynn, Short’s opening partner, added to the carnage with a blistering 47 off 20 balls, hitting 5 fours and 3 sixes. The duo built a 121-run opening stand in just 8.5 overs, providing a perfect start for the team.

In the middle order, Alex Ross kept the momentum going with an unbeaten 44 off 19 balls, including 5 boundaries and 2 sixes. His late fireworks, along with D’Arcy Short’s 16 off 10 balls, helped the Strikers cross the 250-run mark.

Brisbane Heat Bowlers Struggle

The Brisbane Heat bowlers had a tough outing, with all five bowlers conceding more than ten runs per over. Matthew Kuhnemann was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 50 runs in his 4 overs. Mitchell Swepson also chipped in with 2 wickets but gave away 41 runs in his spell.

Top Team Totals in BBL History

1. 273/2 – Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes, 2022
2. 251/5 – Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat, Today
3. 232/5 – Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers, 2021
4. 230/3 – Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes, 2023

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