End of over. Over 20. 14 runs. Bowler: Michael Neser. Adelaide Strikers: 251/5(rr 12.55)

Two runs. APPEAL! Michael Neser to D'Arcy Short. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, dropped catch by McSweeney, appeal made for Caught. The first innings has concluded, with the Adelaide Strikers showcasing a strong batting performance. The opening batters, Matt Short and Chris Lynn were outstanding, giving them a 121-run partnership in just 8.5 overs. Matt Short brought up his second Hundred in the Big Bash on his comeback. Alex Ross also played a key role towards the end, adding a valuable 44 runs to the total. All the bowlers were expensive for Brisbane Heat, but the spinners were the wicket-takers. Matt Kuhnemann and Mitchell Swepson picked up three and two wickets, respectively. Join us for the run chase in a few minutes.

Dot ball. Michael Neser to D'Arcy Short. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Alsop.

Two runs. Michael Neser to D'Arcy Short. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long off for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Neser, fielded by Kuhnemann.

Six runs. SIX! Michael Neser to D'Arcy Short. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

Two runs. Michael Neser to D'Arcy Short. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, run save by Renshaw, fielded by McSweeney.

Two runs. Michael Neser to D'Arcy Short. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to long off for 2 runs.

End of over. Over 19. 9 runs. Bowler: Xavier Bartlett. Adelaide Strikers: 237/5(rr 12.47)

One run. Xavier Bartlett to D'Arcy Short. Full toss, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Wood.

One run. Xavier Bartlett to Alex Ross. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump down the track Slog, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Wood.

Four runs. FOUR! Xavier Bartlett to Alex Ross. Yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.

Two runs. Xavier Bartlett to Alex Ross. Length ball, wide outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by McSweeney.

Leg bye. Xavier Bartlett to D'Arcy Short. Slower length ball, down leg side backing away pulling, hit pad to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Neser.

Dot ball. Xavier Bartlett to D'Arcy Short. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, hit pad to short leg for no runs.

End of over. Over 18. 14 runs. Bowler: Matthew Kuhnemann. Adelaide Strikers: 228/5(rr 12.67)

One run. Matthew Kuhnemann to D'Arcy Short. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run.

Wicket. OUT! Bowled. Matthew Kuhnemann to Jamie Overton. Quicker length ball, down leg side backing away flick, hit pad. Knocked him over.

One run. Matthew Kuhnemann to Alex Ross. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot sweeping, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Bryant.

Four runs. FOUR! Matthew Kuhnemann to Alex Ross. Quicker length ball, wide outside off stump backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past deep extra cover for 4 runs, dropped catch by Neser.

Two runs. Matthew Kuhnemann to Alex Ross. Stock length ball, middle stump backing away slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, dropped catch by Bartlett.

Six runs. SIX! Matthew Kuhnemann to Alex Ross. Quicker length ball, to leg backing away Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.