Over 20. 10 runs. Bowler: Henry Thornton. Sydney Sixers: 183/7(rr 9.15)

One run. Henry Thornton to Sean Abbott. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Short. Sydney Sixers clinched a thrilling victory by three wickets in a nail-biting finish. The batters delivered a standout performance, with Steve Smith shining the brightest, scoring a blistering 52 runs. In the middle order, Lachlan Shaw and Ben Dwarshuis formed a crucial partnership that led the team to triumph. Unfortunately, the Adelaide Strikers bowlers fell short of defending their total, failing to step up at this critical moment. In recognition of his impactful innings, Steve Smith was named Player of the Match.

One run. Henry Thornton to Hayden Kerr. Full toss, off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Manenti.

Two runs. Henry Thornton to Hayden Kerr. Half volley, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for 2 runs, shy attempt by Doggett, fielded by Carey.

Wide. Wide Henry Thornton to Hayden Kerr. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, missed for 1 run, fielded by Carey.

Four runs. FOUR! Henry Thornton to Hayden Kerr. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

One run. Henry Thornton to Sean Abbott. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Ross.

End of over. Over 19. 13 runs. Bowler: Lloyd Pope. Sydney Sixers: 173/7(rr 9.11)

Six runs. SIX! Lloyd Pope to Hayden Kerr. Leg spinner half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

One run. Lloyd Pope to Sean Abbott. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to point for 1 run, shy attempt by Manenti, shy attempt by Overton, fielded by Carey.

One run. Lloyd Pope to Hayden Kerr. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Short.

Leg bye. APPEAL! Lloyd Pope to Sean Abbott. Googly length ball, off stump on the back foot working, hit pad for 1 run, fielded by Manenti, appeal made for L.B.W. An appeal for LBW, but the umpire is not convinced.

Four runs. FOUR! Lloyd Pope to Sean Abbott. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.

Wicket. OUT! L.B.W. Lloyd Pope to Lachlan Shaw. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, hit pad. Trapped in front.

End of over. Over 18. 12 runs. Bowler: Jamie Overton. Sydney Sixers: 160/6(rr 8.89)

One run. Jamie Overton to Lachlan Shaw. Half volley, wide outside off stump down the track driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Ross.

Four runs. FOUR! Jamie Overton to Lachlan Shaw. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.

Two runs. Jamie Overton to Lachlan Shaw. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Short.

Two runs. Jamie Overton to Lachlan Shaw. Off cutter half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 2 runs.

One run. Jamie Overton to Hayden Kerr. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for 1 run.