STR vs STA Live Score

11:40 AM IST Tom Curran is the Player of the Match for his three-wicket haul. He says that he is happy to win the game and he is happy to contribute with the ball. Adds that he got some swing, and he was a bit lucky as well. He says that Haris Rauf bowled unbelievably at the end and Peter Siddle was excellent as well. Ends by saying that they had a good preparation and that is what helped them.

11:40 AM IST That brings the curtain down on proceedings here. We head into a brief festive lull for Christmas, but rest assured, the Big Bash League is only pausing to reload for a blockbuster Boxing Day! The action comes back to life on Friday, December 26th, with a doubleheader that sees the Sydney Sixers lock horns with the Melbourne Stars at 7.05 am GMT, followed by a heavyweight clash between the Perth Scorchers and the Hobart Hurricanes at 10.15 am GMT. Do join us a bit early for all the pre-match build-up as well. Until then, enjoy the holidays, stay safe, and cheers!

11:36 AM IST Earlier in the game, after electing to bowl, the Melbourne Stars effectively restricted the Adelaide Strikers to a modest 155/8, capitalizing on Tom Curran’s early double-strike that left the Strikers reeling at 7/2. Although Matthew Short anchored a recovery with a gritty 56 and a steady partnership with Liam Scott, the innings unraveled during a fruitless Power Surge and the death overs, where Haris Rauf’s three wickets stifled any acceleration.

11:35 AM IST The Adelaide Strikers will be disappointed with their effort, as they simply didn't have enough runs on the board to apply real pressure. They conceded far too many runs early on, which put them on the back foot immediately. Hasan Ali was the bright spot with the ball, picking up two wickets, while Jamie Overton and Lloyd Pope grabbed one apiece. However, the lack of scoreboard pressure meant the Strikers were never really in the hunt, and they will be looking to bounce back quickly from this defeat.

11:35 AM IST It was a convincing performance from the Melbourne Stars! They got off to a flying start, with Joe Clarke chipping in a cameo of 23 before Sam Harper stole the show, smashing a magnificent 55 off just 36 balls to set the platform. Although they lost Glenn Maxwell cheaply and Campbell Kellaway for 28 after the halfway mark, the Stars remained in control. The experienced Marcus Stoinis took responsibility in the final overs, remaining unbeaten on 32 to guide his team home safely over the line with a biggie to end the game.