The 40th T20 match of the KFC Big Bash League was fought between Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne on 15 Jan 2021. Adelaide Strikers won the toss and invited the opposition to bat first. Andre Fletcher and Marcus Stoinis were sent to open for the Stars. Cameron Valente got the new ball.
Melbourne started slow and made 23 runs without any loss at the end of the first mandatory Powerplay. The first wicket was fallen at the score of 41 runs in 6.5 overs. The Stars completed the 50 runs at 9.2 0vers at the loss of one wicket. The opener Andre Fletcher played a match-winning and unbeaten inning of 89 runs from 49 balls. Maxwell also gave a good performance with the bat and made 37 runs. Finally, Melbourne added 179 runs on the scoreboard at the loss of 2 wickets. Cartwright played some great shots and made quick 30 runs from just 17 balls.
Adelaide Strikers needed 180 runs from 120 balls to win the match. Alex Carey and Phil Salt came on the crease to chase the target but they lost both openers at the score of 8 runs only. The Strikers needed a partnership but no batsmen could stay longer. Melbourne dominated the Strikers from the starting by their bowling and did not give chance to came back into the match. Matt Renshaw was the top scorer for Adelaide Strikers who made 20 runs from 23 balls. Adam Zampa was the successful bowler for Melbourne and took 5 wickets in the match. Finally, Adelaide Strikers could make only 68 runs in the 14.2 overs and lost the match by 111 runs.
Melbourne Stars won the match by 111 runs and Andre Fletcher was the Player of the Match.
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