New Delhi: Adelaide Strikers faced Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League 2024-25 at the Adelaide Oval, securing a 15-run win. The Strikers’ well-rounded team effort, led by D’Arcy Short’s 60 runs off 42 balls, proved decisive. Adelaide posted a total of 165/6 in 20 overs, with Peter Siddle and Adam Milne each taking two wickets for the Stars. During the match, Melbourne Stars’ Ben Duckett took an incredible one-handed catch to dismiss D’Arcy Short. Short attempted to hit Peter Siddle to the offside, but Duckett perfectly timed his leap to make the stunning grab. The catch quickly went viral on social media.
Ben Duckett takes a stunning one-handed catch:
One of the best catches you will ever see in the BBL!
Ben Duckett takes a SCREAMER! @BKTtires #GoldenMoment #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/JLhu3BQ0DZ
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 20, 2024
In the match, Adelaide Strikers batted first but lost an early wicket when Matthew Short was bowled out by Adam Milne for 11 runs. Jake Weatherald and D’Arcy Short then formed a partnership of 39 runs off 23 balls for the second wicket. However, Weatherald was dismissed for 11 runs, followed by Ollie Pope, who scored 8 runs. D’Arcy Short continued to accumulate runs from the other end and reached a well-earned half-century. He struck eight boundaries and two sixes during his time at the crease. Alex Ross played a crucial role in finishing the innings, contributing 35 runs from 26 balls. As a result, Adelaide Strikers posted a total of 165/6 in the first innings.
In pursuit of the target, Melbourne Stars had a rough start, losing opener Ben Duckett for a duck. Sam Harper made a solid contribution with 48 runs from 44 balls, while Marcus Stoinis added 27 runs off 19 balls. However, the rest of the batters failed to make significant contributions, and the visitors kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Lloyd Pope was the standout bowler for Adelaide Strikers, claiming three wickets, helping his team secure a 15-run victory.
