The Adelaide Strikers produced a comprehensive performance at the Adelaide Oval, demolishing the Melbourne Renegades by eight wickets in Match 38 of BBL|15. Despite both teams being eliminated from finals contention, the Strikers showed no mercy on home soil, bowling out the visitors for a paltry 99 runs before cruising to victory in just 11.5 overs.
Jerrssis Wadia’s sensational opening spell set the tone, while Tabraiz Shamsi’s spin wizardry ensured the Renegades never recovered. The match served as a statement victory for Adelaide, who avoided the wooden spoon with this dominant showing against their struggling opponents.
Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades Match Summary
| Category | Melbourne Renegades (1st Innings) | Adelaide Strikers (2nd Innings) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Score | 99/10 (16.5 overs) | 100/2 (11.5 overs) |
| Top Batsman | Will Sutherland: 38 (28) [4s-2, 6s-3] | Matthew Short: 30 (22) [4s-2, 6s-1] |
| Top Bowler | Tabraiz Shamsi 15/4 3.5 Overs | Callum Stow 8/1 2 Overs |
Result: Adelaide Strikers won by 8 wickets | Player of the Match: Tabraiz Shamsi
First Innings Highlights – Melbourne Renegades: 99/10
The Renegades suffered a nightmarish collapse at the Adelaide Oval, crumbling to their lowest total of the season. Jerrssis Wadia struck with the very first ball, trapping Tim Seifert behind for a golden duck, before following it up with Jake Fraser-McGurk’s wicket off the second delivery to be on a hat-trick. The dream start continued when Hasan Ali dropped a sitter at mid-off off Wadia’s bowling, denying him three wickets in the first over.
Mohammad Rizwan (17 off 14) and Josh Brown (6 off 14) briefly resisted, but Henry Thornton ended Rizwan’s stay with a well-judged catch by Wadia in the deep. Hasan Ali struck the first ball in the fifth over to remove Brown, leaving the Renegades reeling at 28/4. Hassan Khan counter-attacked with two sixes in his 17 off 9 balls, but Lloyd Pope’s googly dismantled his stumps to continue the procession.
The middle order offered no resistance as Caleb Jewell (14), Sam Elliott (1), and Brendan Doggett (1) all fell cheaply. At 60/6 after 10 overs, the Renegades were in freefall. Will Sutherland provided the only bright spot with a brilliant cameo, smashing 38 off 28 balls, including three towering sixes and two fours in a particularly brutal 14th over against Jamie Overton that yielded 18 runs. However, Tabraiz Shamsi had the final word, bowling Sutherland after he lost his footing attempting a big shot, before cleaning up the tail to finish with four wickets. The Renegades were dismissed for just 99 runs in 16.5 overs.
Second Innings Highlights – Adelaide Strikers: 100/2
Chasing a modest 100 runs, the Strikers approached their target with clinical efficiency. Alex Carey (22 off 15) and Matthew Short (30 off 22) launched the chase aggressively, racing to 29 without loss after three overs. Short was particularly severe, striking two fours and a six during his entertaining knock. Carey matched his partner’s aggression with four boundaries before Sam Elliott ended his innings with a well-taken catch by Fraser-McGurk in the deep at 3.3 overs.
Short continued the assault alongside Chris Lynn, bringing up the 50-run partnership before Callum Stow deceived him with a clever wrong’un. Short’s attempted slog-sweep ballooned high into the air, where Fraser-McGurk completed another excellent catch on the boundary rope, leaving the Strikers at 67/2 after eight overs.
With drinks taken and just 22 runs required, Lynn and Liam Scott ensured there would be no late drama. Scott announced himself with a blistering 16 off just eight balls, including boundaries off Brendan Doggett in the 11th over that yielded 17 runs. Lynn remained unbeaten on 25 off 21 balls with four fours, guiding his team home with composure. Scott fittingly sealed victory with a gentle push to the backward point in the 12th over, completing an eight-wicket triumph with over eight overs to spare. The comprehensive victory gave Adelaide bragging rights and ensured they avoided finishing bottom of the BBL2025-26 standings.
