Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers (3rd Match)

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Wednesday 16 Dec 2026

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19:15 Local Time

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Manuka Oval • 

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Sydney Thunder is a professional cricket team based in Sydney, New South Wales, competing in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). The men’s team plays most home matches at Sydney Showground Stadium, also known as ENGIE Stadium, in Sydney Olympic Park, while selected fixtures may be held at other venues. Sydney Thunder won their first BBL championship in the 2015–16 season, and the women’s team claimed WBBL titles in 2015–16 and 2017–18. The club has featured prominent Australian and international cricketers, including Usman Khawaja, David Warner, Chris Green, Rachael Haynes and Heather Knight. Thunder squads combine experienced international players with emerging Australian talent, competing in fast-paced Twenty20 cricket each summer. Their matches are known for big hitting, dynamic bowling and a strong connection with Sydney’s diverse communities. For fans following Australian T20 cricket, Sydney Thunder offers a team with championship history, high-profile players and a home base at one of the city’s major sporting venues. The club’s BBL and WBBL campaigns attract supporters across New South Wales and beyond.

The Adelaide Strikers are professional cricket teams representing South Australia in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). Based in Adelaide, the teams play their home matches at the historic Adelaide Oval, one of the country’s best-known cricket grounds. The men’s Sydney Olympic Park9 won their first BBL championship in the 2017–18 season, while the women’s team has claimed three WBBL titles, in 2016–17, 2017–18 and 2022–23. These achievements have established Adelaide as a successful name in Australian domestic T20 cricket. The Sydney Olympic Park9 have featured prominent Australian and international players, including Travis Head, Alex Carey and Rashid Khan in the men’s competition, and Megan Schutt and Tahlia McGrath in the women’s competition. Team rosters change from season to season, with players selected through drafts, recruitment and development pathways. Known for their distinctive blue colours and passionate local support, the Adelaide Strikers bring high-energy T20 action to Adelaide Oval each summer. Fans can follow the teams’ fixtures, results, player performances and championship campaigns across Australia’s leading domestic short-format cricket competitions.