Big Bash League 2023-24 Top run-getters and wicket-takers after Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers (Updated) ft. Moises Henriques and Jamie Overton

Sydney Sixers took on Adelaide Strikers in the 11th match of the Big Bash League 2023-24 on Friday, December 22, at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Strikers won the toss and elected to bowl.

The Sixers lost their first three wickets for just 40 runs. Moises Henriques (23) and Jordan Silk added 66 runs for the fourth wicket. Silk went on to score 66 runs off 45 deliveries to remain unbeaten.

The Sixers posted a total of 155 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. Jamie Overton was the pick of the bowlers for the Strikers and took three wickets for 23 runs in four overs. Matthew Short took two scalps, while David Payne and James Bazley picked up one wicket each.

The Strikers had a slow start to their chase and could only make 37 runs in the first six overs. They made 47 runs in the next four overs and lost three wickets. They failed to meet the required run rate in the following seven overs.

The Strikers needed 18 runs off the last over to win. They scored 13 runs off the first four deliveries but could make only three runs off the last two deliveries, falling short by one run.

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Big Bash League 2023-24 Most Runs List

Sr. No	Player	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100	50	4s	6s
1	C Munro (BH)	3	3	1	157	99*	78.5	98	160.2	-	1	11	9
2	MW Short (AS)	2	2	0	137	82	68.5	89	153.93	-	2	8	8
3	AM Hardie (PS)	3	3	2	125	85*	125	83	150.6	-	1	9	6
4	JC Silk (SS)	3	3	2	115	66*	115	78	147.43	-	1	8	4
5	J Fraser-McGurk (MR)	3	2	0	103	55	51.5	47	219.14	-	1	6	10
6	CT Bancroft (ST)	2	2	0	99	74	49.5	73	135.61	-	1	8	2
7	MC Henriques (SS)	3	3	0	83	40	27.66	80	103.75	-	-	4	0
8	SW Billings (BH)	3	3	0	81	40	27	58	139.65	-	-	7	2
9	CJ Jordan (HH)	2	2	0	75	59	37.5	41	182.92	-	1	6	6
10	JR Philippe (SS)	3	3	0	70	29	23.33	46	152.17	-	-	11	1

Colin Munro is still the leading run-scorer in the tournament. He has made 157 runs in three matches at an average of 78.50 and a strike rate of 160.20.

Matthew Short produced his second half-century of the season and has jumped from fifth to the second position. He has made 137 runs in two games, striking at 153.93.

Aaron Hardie has slipped to the third place, scoring 125 runs in three games at a strike rate of 150.60.

Jordan Silk won the Player of the Match award in his latest outing. He is the fourth-highest run-scorer in the tournament with 115 runs to his name.

Jake Fraser-McGurk has moved from third to the fifth place. He has scored 103 runs in two innings, averaging 51.50 and striking above 200.

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Big Bash League 2023-24 Most Wickets List

Sr. No	Player	Mat	Inns	Overs	MD	Runs	Wkts	BBI	Ave	Econ	SR	4	5
1	JP Behrendorff (PS)	3	2	8	1	53	7	4/25	7.57	6.62	6.85	1	-
2	PI Walter (BH)	3	3	9	-	56	6	3/27	9.33	6.22	9	-	-
3	XC Bartlett (BH)	3	3	10	-	71	6	3/35	11.83	7.1	10	-	-
4	MJ Swepson (BH)	3	3	11.1	-	76	6	3/23	12.66	6.8	11.16	-	-
5	J Overton (AS)	2	2	8	-	52	5	3/23	10.4	6.5	9.6	-	-
6	BJ Dwarshuis (SS)	3	3	11	-	95	5	3/36	19	8.63	13.2	-	-
7	T Sangha (ST)	2	2	8	-	54	4	3/21	13.5	6.75	12	-	-
8	JM Bird (SS)	3	3	10	-	75	4	2/19	18.75	7.5	15	-	-
9	TK Curran (SS)	2	2	8	-	42	3	3/19	14	5.25	16	-	-
10	MP Kuhnemann (BH)	3	3	9	-	54	3	2/18	18	6	18	-	-

Jason Behrendorff currently tops the list of leading wicket-takers. He has bagged seven wickets in three games at an average of 7.57. Behrendorff is one of the two bowlers this season who have bowled a maiden over in the tournament.

Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, and Mitchell Swepson have claimed six wickets each. They have retained their positions in the next three places.

Jamie Overton has taken five wickets in two matches at a bowling average of 10.40 and an economy of 6.50. He is the fifth-highest wicket-taker in the tournament.