Series #1767662723657
22/01/2026 - 02:03 PM
PE

Perth Scorchers

99/210.0 Overs
VS
AD

Adelaide Strikers

47/48.1 Overs

Adelaide Strikers won the match by 52 run

Man of the MatchSteve Smith (vc)

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Adelaide Strikers Inning

99/210.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
S
Steve Smith (vc)
b Brenden Doggett643975164.1
A
Alex Carey (wk)
b Patrick Balley4210200.0
J
Jackson Little (c)Striker
not out252131119.0
M
Mitchell Starc
not out00000.0
Extras6 (wd 4, nb 2, b 0, lb 0)
Total99/2 (10.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
P
Patrick Balley
2.00713.50
B
Bradley Little (c)
3.002709.00
B
Brenden Doggett
3.0038112.67
J
Jack Walsh
2.0027013.50

Partnerships

Jackson Little (c) & Steve Smith (vc)
Jackson Little (c) 25 · Steve Smith (vc) 55
80 (46b)
Steve Smith (vc) & Alex Carey (wk)
Steve Smith (vc) 9 · Alex Carey (wk) 4
13 (14b)
Match Timeline10 Overs
Over 10Brenden Doggett
1 Wkt10 Runs
0
4
0
0
6
W
Over 9Bradley Little (c)
7 Runs
NB
0
0
0
6
0
0
Over 8Jack Walsh
16 Runs
1
0
NB
4
6
4
0
Over 7Brenden Doggett
20 Runs
3
4
6
Wd
4
2
0
Over 6Jack Walsh
11 Runs
1
4
1
0
0
Wd
4
Over 5Brenden Doggett
8 Runs
0
0
4
0
0
4
Over 4Bradley Little (c)
11 Runs
1
0
0
6
0
4
Over 3Patrick Balley
1 Wkt6 Runs
Wd
4
W
0
0
1
0
Over 2Bradley Little (c)
9 Runs
0
Wd
0
6
2
0
0
Over 1Patrick Balley
1 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
1

Perth Scorchers Inning

47/48.1 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
T
Travis Head (vc)
b Mitchell Starc03000.0
J
Josh Inglis (wk)
b Jackson Little (c)01000.0
P
Patrick Balley
b Jackson Little (c)12172070.6
B
Bradley Little (c)
b Jackson Little (c)7510140.0
B
Brenden Doggett
not out191912100.0
J
Jack WalshStriker
not out140025.0
Extras8 (wd 1, nb 0, b 7, lb 0)
Total47/4 (8.1 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
J
Jackson Little (c)
3.102437.58
M
Mitchell Starc
4.001513.75
S
Steve Smith (vc)
1.00101.00

Partnerships

Bradley Little (c) & Patrick Balley
Bradley Little (c) 7 · Patrick Balley 4
14 (13b)
Travis Head (vc) & Josh Inglis (wk)
Travis Head (vc) 0 · Josh Inglis (wk) 0
0 (3b)
Patrick Balley & Josh Inglis (wk)
Patrick Balley 0 · Josh Inglis (wk) 0
0 (4b)
Brenden Doggett & Patrick Balley
Brenden Doggett 17 · Patrick Balley 8
25 (16b)
Brenden Doggett & Jack Walsh
Brenden Doggett 2 · Jack Walsh 1
7 (13b)
Match Timeline9 Overs
Over 9Jackson Little (c)
4 Runs
4
Over 8Mitchell Starc
2 Runs
0
1
0
1
0
0
Over 7Steve Smith (vc)
1 Runs
0
0
0
0
1
0
Over 6Jackson Little (c)
1 Wkt8 Runs
4
0
0
4
0
W
Over 5Mitchell Starc
10 Runs
0
4
0
6
0
0
Over 4Jackson Little (c)
1 Wkt11 Runs
4
W
0
6
0
1
Over 3Mitchell Starc
5 Runs
2
3
0
0
0
0
Over 2Jackson Little (c)
1 Wkt5 Runs
W
1
0
0
2
2
Over 1Mitchell Starc
1 Wkt1 Runs
0
0
W
0
Wd
0
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

BBL • Adelaide Strikers won the match by 52 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 146 runs & 6 wickets
Adelaide Strikers Top Batter: Steve Smith (vc) — 64 (39b, 7x4, 5x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Patrick Balley — 1/7 (2.0 ov)
Perth Scorchers Top Batter: Brenden Doggett — 19 (19b, 1x4, 2x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Jackson Little (c) — 3/24 (3.1 ov)
Best Partnership: Jackson Little (c) & Steve Smith (vc) — 80 runs (46b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Steve Smith (vc) (Adelaide Strikers ) — 145.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 10-over encounter of BBL, Perth Scorchers took on Adelaide Strikers on Jan 6, 2026, 01:28 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Adelaide Strikers won the match by 52 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 146 runs and 6 wickets fall between Adelaide Strikers (99/2 in 10.0 overs) and Perth Scorchers (47/4 in 8.1 overs).

2. Adelaide Strikers Innings Breakdown (99/2)

Batting in the first innings, Adelaide Strikers finished on 99/2 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.90 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Adelaide Strikers accumulated 46 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Steve Smith (vc) spearheaded the batting effort with 64 runs off 39 balls (including 7 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 164.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Jackson Little (c), who contributed 25 runs off 21 deliveries, while Alex Carey (wk) added 4 (2b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 4, no-balls: 2, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Patrick Balley led the bowling figures with 1/7 in 2.0 overs (economy 3.50), assisted by Brenden Doggett (1/38 in 3.0 overs).

3. Perth Scorchers Chase & Second Innings Summary (47/4)

Pursuing a target of 100 runs for victory, Perth Scorchers recorded 47/4 in 8.1 overs at a scoring rate of 5.76 runs per over. Brenden Doggett anchored the chase for Perth Scorchers with 19 runs from 19 balls (1 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 100.0), alongside Patrick Balley who chipped in with 12 off 17 balls. Defending the total, Jackson Little (c) delivered a key spell of 3/24 across 3.1 overs at an economy rate of 7.58, while Mitchell Starc finished with 1/15 (4.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Jackson Little (c) and Steve Smith (vc) (Adelaide Strikers ), who combined for 80 runs off 46 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Steve Smith (vc) (Adelaide Strikers ) topped the match rankings with 145.0 total points, followed closely by Jackson Little (c) (133.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Steve Smith (vc).