Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers

Andre Russell scored 17 off 7 to hasten the finish for Sydney Thunder.

Mahela Jayawardene was run out by an accurate throw from Ben Rohrer.

Aiden Blizzard shared a 66-run opening stand with Jacques Kallis to put the Thunder in control of the chase.

Brad Hodge hit a couple of lusty blows to give the Strikers total some respectability.

Ben Rohrer effected the second run out of the match when a sharp fielding effort accounted for Michael Neser.

Jacques Kallis dismissed Travis Head in his first over to reduce the Strikers to 22 for 3 in the powerplay.

Andre Russell picked up a wicket off the first ball of the innings.

Jacques Kallis remained unbeaten on 49 to give Thunder a 49-run victory..