Steve Smith, Lachlan Shaw’s freak fielding end Adelaide Strikers’ BBL finals hopes

News.com.au - 15/01
A superb half-century by Steve Smith has helped dash the Adelaide Strikers’ Big Bash finals hopes, the Sydney Sixers chasing down their target with just one ball remaining in a thriller at Adelaide Oval.

A superb half-century by Steve Smith has helped dash the Adelaide Strikers’ Big Bash finals hopes, the Sydney Sixers chasing down their target with just one ball remaining in a thriller at Adelaide Oval.

The Strikers needed a win to stay in the finals hunt and set a target of 183 after a slow start, but Smith got the Sixers’ run chase off to a flyer.

Watch every game of the BBL Finals LIVE and ad-break free during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer.

The Sixers still had the job ahead of them at 5-92 in the 11th over after losing three quick wickets, but Hayden Kerr and Sean Abbott saw their team home to a thrilling three-wicket win.

The S...
[Short citation of 8% of the original article]