The match 11 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24 took place between Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. The contest went to the wire where the Sixers held their nerved and defeated Strikers by a solitary run.
Jordan Silk sizzles with the bat
Winning the toss, the Adelaide Strikers elected to bowl first, hoping to gain an advantage in the challenging T20 conditions. The Sydney Sixers, led by skipper Moises Henriques, posted a total of 155/7 in their 20 overs, setting the stage for an exciting contest.
The standout performer for the Sixers was Jordan Silk, who played a blistering knock of 66 runs off 45 balls, including seven fours and a six. Despite his efforts, the Sixers faced some quick wickets, with Jamie Overton leading the Strikers’ bowling attack by taking three crucial wickets for 23 runs in his four overs.
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Sixers register a heart-stopping win
In response, the Adelaide Strikers had a shaky start, losing D’Arcy Short early in the innings. However, Matthew Short and Chris Lynn steadied the ship with aggressive strokes. Matthew Short top-scored for the Strikers, contributing 55 runs off 48 balls, while Lynn added 37 runs off just 17 deliveries.
The Sixers’ bowlers fought back, with Jackson Bird picking up two crucial wickets for 19 runs in his four overs. Henriques also played a pivotal role, claiming two wickets for 11 runs in his two overs. In a nerve-wracking finish, the Strikers needed 17 runs off the final over to win. They did well to get close to the finish but fell just one run short of the target.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
Matt short easily the best batter in the comp #BBL
— Anthony Colangelo (@anthonycolange) December 22, 2023
You can have all
your big name superstars in your BBL side but make sure you have Jordan Silk in your middle order. Class act & absolute gun in the field. First picked for me. #reliable #experience— Darren Berry (@ChuckBerry1969) December 22, 2023
Two of the most underrated players in the @BBL would have to be Jordan Silk and Jonno Wells. Can’t think of any other middle order batters who consistently over the years finish off an innings like them. Am I missing anyone? #bbl #bbl13
— Lee Carseldine (@leeca_77) December 22, 2023
Every time I watch Sydney sixers, Jordan Silk saves the day. Is he the most underrated cricketer in Australia? Why isn’t he in contention for international duty? Terrific fieldsman too.
— David Natoli (@DaveNatoli86) December 22, 2023
Highly amused that Jordan Silkowitz (Brisbane Roar ⚽️) AND Jordan Silk (Sydney Sixers 🏏) are both playing matches tonight.
— Megan Bᴏrg (@102megan) December 22, 2023
Matt Short literally controlling things for the Strikers, being the captain, never misses an opportunity to assert himself in the game, without thinking much about the context of the game
He is rn bowling at 2 rhb in the pp, mostly opens with both bat and ball#bbl #bbl13
— 🔁 (@Tutterdotcom) December 22, 2023
Jordan Silk is another who should be given a few games in the Australian 20/20 Side. #BBL13
— Rancey (@NotAlexRance) December 22, 2023
Jordan Silk is easily the most underrated cricketer in Aus #bbl
— InSaiyan (@DJInSaiyan) December 22, 2023
Jordan Silk should board that flight to West Indies and USA in June. At this moment, much much better than Tim David!
— Manan Vaya (@VayaManan) December 22, 2023
Matt short is a ⭐️
— Jov (@jovdawggg) December 22, 2023
Is Jordan Silk the most underrated or undervalued player in the BBL?#BBL13 #SmashEmSixers
— Dylan McArdle (@d__mac77) December 22, 2023
Jordan silk and Jonathan wells
2 most consistent players in BBL 😯 #BBL2023— GEETAMॐ (@iamgeetam) December 22, 2023
