The Brisbane Heat ve Adelaide Strikers BBL 2023-24 Challenger match will be played on Monday, from 2.10 pm IST. The winner will face Sydney Sixers in the final. Brisbane Heat lost to Sydney Sixers to make it to the challenger match while Adelaide Strikers defeated Perth Scorchers to keep themselves alive in the tournament. Perth […]
Adelaide Strikers (BBL)
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Adelaide Strikers Cricket Team
| Team | Adelaide Strikers |
| Founded | 2011 |
| BBL Titles | 1 |
| Official website | Adelaide Strikers |
Adelaide Strikers are an Big Bash League (BBL) cricket franchise based in Adelaide, South Australia. They play their home games at the Adelaide Oval. The franchise was formed in 2011, succeeding the Southern Redbacks who played in the now-defunct KFC T20 Big Bash. At present, Matthew Short is the captain of the team while former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie is the head coach.
Over the years, some of the biggest names in the game such as Kieron Pollard, Rashid Khan, Chris Jordan, Travis Head, Colin Ingram, Chris Lynn, Mahela Jayawardene, Peter Siddle, Adil Rashid and Kane Richardson have plied their trades for Adelaide Strikers. They have won the BBL just once so far.
Adelaide Strikers’ journey in BBL so far:
Adelaide Strikers failed to start their journey in the BBL in a promising manner. In the first three seasons of the BBL, they failed to qualify for the finals. They finally managed to progress ahead of the league stage in the 2014-15 season but could not make it to the final.
In 2015-16 too, their campaign ended at the semifinal stage before they exited at the league stage in the following season. In the 2017-18 season, the Adelaide-based outfit finally managed to go all the way and won the title for the first time in their history. In the following season, the Adelaide Strikers failed to advance to the finals. It was followed by defeats in the Knockout, Eliminator and the Challengers in the following three seasons. In 2022-23 season, Adelaide Strikers could not make it past the league stage.
| Season | League position | Finals position |
| 2011–12 | 6th | Did not qualify |
| 2012–13 | 5th | Did not qualify |
| 2013–14 | 7th | Did not qualify |
| 2014–15 | 1st | Semi-finals (lost to Sydney Sixers) |
| 2015–16 | 1st | Semi-finals (lost to Sydney Thunder) |
| 2016–17 | 6th | Did not qualify |
| 2017–18 | 2nd | Champions |
| 2018–19 | 7th | Did not qualify |
| 2019–20 | 3rd | Lost the Knockout match against Sydney Thunder |
| 2020–21 | 5th | Lost the Eliminator match against Brisbane Heat |
| 2021–22 | 4th | Lost the Challenger match against Sydney Sixers |
| 2022–23 | 7th | Did not qualify |
Here is a list of players who have led Adelaide Strikers in the BBL:
| Name | Period |
| Michael Klinger | 2011–2012 |
| Johan Botha | 2012–2015 |
| Phillip Hughes | 2014 |
| Brad Hodge | 2015–2017 |
| Travis Head | 2017–present |
| Colin Ingram | 2018 |
| Alex Carey | 2019–present |
| Peter Siddle | 2020–2023 |
| Matthew Short | 2023–present |
Adelaide Strikers squad:
Matthew Short(c), Chris Lynn, D Arcy Short, Jake Weatherald, Harry Nielsen(w), Adam Hose, James Bazley, Jamie Overton, Wes Agar, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Boyce, Ben Manenti, Henry Thornton
Adelaide Strikers: FAQs
Who is the top run scorer for the Adelaide Strikers?
Jake Weatherald is the top run-scorer for Adelaide Strikers.
How many times Adelaide Strikers won BBL?
Adelaide Strikers have won the BBL once. They won their first and only title till date in 2017-18 season.
What is the meaning of Adelaide Strikers?
The Adelaide Strikers are a T20 franchise cricket team based in Adelaide, South Australia that compete in the BBL.
What Colour are the Adelaide Strikers?
The colour of Adelaide Strikers is cornflower blue.