Strikers

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'Did it easy': Thunder avoid humiliation repeat but Strikers win ... (Fox Sports)

'Did it easy': Thunder avoid humiliation repeat but Strikers win comfortably in Adelaide.

“The small run chases are normally the harder ones but we stuck to the game plan and we play really well here,” Short said on Fox Cricket. Julian declared on Fox Cricket the Strikers “did it easy” thanks to Short who is in a rich vein of form. Matt Short (65), Chris Lynne (28) and Adam Hose (28 not out) did the job to keep Adelaide on top of the ladder after three games.

Strikers Go Three In A Row To Begin BBL|12 (Adelaide Strikers)

The Adelaide Strikers have continued their undefeated start to KFC BBL|12 and maintained top spot on the tournament table with an impressive six-wicket ...

12 wicket-takers leaderboard and help hold the Thunder to an eventual total of 5-150. The Strikers kept the required run-rate in check thereafter, as internationals Adam Hose (28*) and Colin de Grandhomme (12) chipped in late to bank a third consecutive victory with eight balls to spare. He combined with Chris Lynn (28) in a crucial 83-run partnership to set the game up for Adelaide, steering the Strikers back from 1-25 following the dismissal of opener Jake Weatherald (7) early in the chase.

Short and Hose maintain Adelaide Strikers' unbeaten start (ESPNcricinfo.com)

Alex Hales made 68 for Thunder who were applauded by the Adelaide crowd when they passed 15.

Hales top-scored with 68 but was kept in relative check after crunching 36 of Thunder's 39 powerplay runs. [Adam Hose](http://www.espncricinfo.com/player/adam-hose-525992)(28 not out) came in and applied the finishing touches. [Matt Short](http://www.espncricinfo.com/player/matthew-short-605575)masterclass, the rampant Adelaide Strikers maintained their perfect start to the BBL season with a six-wicket win over Sydney Thunder at Adelaide Oval.

Strikers down Thunder again in BBL (South Coast Register)

Behind another Matt Short masterclass, the rampant Adelaide Strikers have maintained their perfect start to the BBL season with a six-wicket win over Sydney ...

"We were maybe 15-20 (runs) short with the bat ... "(The team had) a big emphasis on starting well and getting early wins to set us up and we've definitely done that." Short (65) was circumspect early on Tuesday night before exploding after the powerplay to pilot the ladder-leading Strikers past the Thunder's 5-150 with eight deliveries to spare, and to a 3-0 record.

Strikers make Short work of Thunder again - InDaily (InDaily)

Propelled by another Matt Short masterclass, the rampant Adelaide Strikers have maintained their perfect start to the BBL season with a six-wicket win over ...

Please click below to help InDaily continue to uncover the facts. Your contribution goes directly to helping our journalists uncover the facts. “We could have bowled better, we could have batted better and we could have had more energy in the field. “(The team had) a big emphasis on starting well and getting early wins to set us up and we’ve definitely done that.” Short (65) was circumspect early on Tuesday night before exploding after the powerplay to pilot the ladder-leading Strikers past the Thunder’s 5-150 with eight deliveries to spare, and to a 3-0 record. He was also miserly with the ball (0-13 off three overs), took a liking to Daniel Sams’ offerings and dominated an 83-run, second-wicket union with Chris Lynn (28), who was cast in the unlikely role of second fiddle.

Strikers star tipped for national callup after backing up breakout year (SEN)

Adelaide Strikers opener Matt Short could soon find himself in national colours such has been his start to BBL|12, according to teammate Wes Agar.

“Last year was his breakout year and he’s started this year just the same. but he hits bombs, he just times the ball and puts it into the upper deck for fun. Peter Siddle’s team is humming and will be hoping to carry that form deep in BBL