Strikers vs Thunder, 1st Semi-Final at Adelaide, Jan 21 2016 - Cricket Photos

RESULT

1st Semi-Final (N), Adelaide, January 21, 2016, Big Bash League

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Adelaide Strikers

159/7

Sydney Thunder

(17.4/20 ov, T:160) 160/2

Thunder won by 8 wickets (with 14 balls remaining)

Player Of The Match

Usman Khawaja

, ST

104* (59)

Cricinfo's MVP

Usman Khawaja

, ST

147.01 ptsImpact List

Fans enjoy the action at the Adelaide Oval•Jan 21, 2016•Getty Images and Cricket Australia

Usman Khawaja celebrates his second century of this season's BBL, Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Thunder, BBL 2015-16, 1st semi-final, Adelaide, January 21, 2016

Usman Khawaja celebrates his second century of this season's BBL•Jan 21, 2016•Getty Images and Cricket Australia

Shane Watson appeals for a wicket, Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Thunder, BBL 2015-16, 1st semi-final, Adelaide, January 21, 2016

Shane Watson appeals for a wicket•Jan 21, 2016•Getty Images and Cricket Australia

Usman Khawaja executes a slog sweep, Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Thunder, BBL 2015-16, 1st semi-final, Adelaide, January 21, 2016

Usman Khawaja executes a slog sweep•Jan 21, 2016•Getty Images and Cricket Australia

Clint McKay claimed three wickets but conceded 44 runs, Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Thunder, BBL 2015-16, 1st semi-final, Adelaide, January 21, 2016

Clint McKay claimed three wickets but conceded 44 runs•Jan 21, 2016•Getty Images and Cricket Australia

Win Probability

ST 100%

ASST

100%50%100%

Over 18 • ST 160/2

Thunder won by 8 wickets (with 14 balls remaining)

Match Coverage

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Khawaja lauds Thunder's work behind the scenes

Usman Khawaja believes Sydney Thunder are reaping the rewards of the work of Michael Hussey and general manager Nick Cummins, following his quickfire hundred in the semi-final against Adelaide Strikers

Khawaja's 58-ball 103 powers Thunder into first final

Usman Khawaja continued his summer to remember, slamming an unbeaten 104 off 59 balls to lift Sydney Thunder to their first ever BBL final

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Thunder Innings

Player Name		R	B
UT Khawaja	not out	104	59
SR Watson	caught	7	8
MEK Hussey	caught	11	13
HM Nicholls	not out	35	27
Extras	(lb 1, nb 1, w 1)
Total	160(2 wkts; 17.4 ovs)

Player Name	O	R	W	Econ
GD Putland	4	37	0	9.25 (1 nb)
JM Holland	2	19	0	9.5
MG Neser	3	33	0	11
B Laughlin	3	21	1	7
TM Head	2	21	0	10.5
AU Rashid	3.4	28	1	7.63

Wkt	Runs	Players
1st	57	Shane Watson	Usman Khawaja
2nd	30	Michael Hussey	Usman Khawaja
3rd	73	Usman Khawaja	Henry Nicholls

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Big Bash League

Team	M	W	L	PT	NRR
AS	8	7	1	14	0.544
MS	8	5	3	10	0.366
PS	8	5	3	10	0.181
ST	8	4	4	8	0.375
MR	8	3	5	6	-0.041
BH	8	3	5	6	-0.204
HH	8	3	5	6	-0.955
SS	8	2	6	4	-0.330

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