Massive Bash League: Steve Smith century helps Sydney Sixers safe knockout place

Steve Smith was playing in just his second Big Bash game of the season due to his Test commitments for Australia

Big Bash League, Coffs Harbour

Sydney Sixers 203-5 (20 overs): Smith 101 (56), Silk 31* (16); W Agar 2-48

Adelaide Strikers 144 (19 overs): Carey 54 (35); Dwarshuis 3-28, Murphy 3-35

Sydney Sixers won by 59 runs

Scorecard; Table

Steve Smith’s second Twenty20 century gave Sydney Sixers victory over Adelaide Strikers and guaranteed their place in the Big Bash League knockouts.

Smith made 101 off 56 balls, including five fours and seven sixes, before he was run out.

Powered by Smith’s century, Sixers posted 203-5 and won by 59 runs when Strikers were bowled out for 144.

Australia keeper Alex Carey scored 54 for Adelaide, who lost regular wickets throughout their chase.

Strikers remain in play-off contention, but may need to win their two remaining games against Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades to qualify.

Sixers look set to finish in the top two, which would see them play…

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