Adelaide Flames vs Manly Shore Strikers — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
APL 25/26 • Adelaide Flames won the match by 4 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of APL 25/26, Adelaide Flames took on Manly Shore Strikers on Jan 1, 2026, 02:50 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Adelaide Flames won the match by 4 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 148 runs and 16 wickets fall between Manly Shore Strikers (72/10 in 6.3 overs) and Adelaide Flames (76/6 in 9.4 overs).
2. Manly Shore Strikers Innings Breakdown (72/10)
Batting in the first innings, Manly Shore Strikers finished on 72/10 from 6.3 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.08 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Manly Shore Strikers accumulated 62 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. Blake MacDonald spearheaded the batting effort with 21 runs off 7 balls (including 2 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 300.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Tom Andrews , who contributed 14 runs off 12 deliveries, while Tyran Liddiard added 13 (4b). With the ball in the first innings, Pat Cummins led the bowling figures with 6/33 in 2.3 overs (economy 13.20), assisted by Peter Siddle (3/33 in 3.0 overs).
3. Adelaide Flames Chase & Second Innings Summary (76/6)
Pursuing a target of 73 runs for victory, Adelaide Flames recorded 76/6 in 9.4 overs at a scoring rate of 7.86 runs per over. Hayden Kerr anchored the chase for Adelaide Flames with 37 runs from 24 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 154.2), alongside Peter Siddle who chipped in with 25 off 20 balls. Defending the total, Jono Cook delivered a key spell of 5/20 across 2.4 overs at an economy rate of 7.50, while Will Zalsmann finished with 1/15 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Hayden Kerr and Peter Siddle (Adelaide Flames), who combined for 54 runs off 34 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Paddy Dooley making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Pat Cummins (Adelaide Flames) topped the match rankings with 155.0 total points, followed closely by Jono Cook (153.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Pat Cummins.