Right-handed opener remained unbeaten on 76 runs
06 January, 2019
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Opener Joe Denly smashed 76 runs as Sydney Sixers beat Adelaide Strikers by six wickets in match 22 of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL).
Right-handed opener struck eight boundaries and a six in his unbeaten knock which took the Sixers over the line inside 19 overs.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Philippe scored 30 runs and remained not out.
Afghanistan’s star leg-spinner Rashid Khan claimed two wickets for 25 runs in his four-over spell for the Strikers.
Earlier, thanks to a brilliant half-century by Jake Weatherald and unbeaten 42 runs cameo by Jonathan Wells, the Strikers reached 150-5 in 20 overs.
Steve O'Keefe claimed two wickets while Sean Abbott and Tom Curran bagged a wicket each for the winning side.
Due to his outstanding batting, Denly was given the player of the match award.
