Melbourne Stars beat Adelaide Strikers in match 34
Melbourne Stars bowled Adelaide Strikers out for just 83 with a dominant bowling display
Tom Curran starred with a match-winning spell, supported well by Mitchell Swepson
In a one-sided Big Bash League Match 34, the Melbourne Stars secured a convincing six-wicket win over the Adelaide Strikers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The Strikers were bundled out for a paltry 83, thanks largely to a career-best bowling performance from Tom Curran, who finished with 4/10, combining control and variety to rattle the Adelaide line-up early. Mitchell Swepson also chipped in with three crucial wickets as the visitors collapsed under sustained pressure.
Chasing a modest target, the Stars reached 86/4 in just 15.1 overs, with contributions from Thomas Rogers and Marcus Stoinis guiding the chase with ease. The win not only gave the Stars a comfortable victory but also helped seal their spot in the BBL finals race.
Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers, Big Bash League 2025-26: Toss Update
Melbourne Stars have won the toss and have opted to field.
Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers, Big Bash League 2025-26: Playing XIs
Melbourne Stars (Playing XI): Sam Harper(w), Thomas Fraser Rogers, Campbell Kellaway, Blake Macdonald, Marcus Stoinis(c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle
Adelaide Strikers (Playing XI): Alex Carey(w), Matthew Short(c), Chris Lynn, Liam Scott, Jason Sangha, Jamie Overton, Harry Manenti, Hasan Ali, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers, Big Bash League 2025-26: Where To Watch?
The match can be live steamed on the JioHotstar app/website as well as the Star Sports network.
