In the concluded Challenger match of the Big Bash League (BBL 2021-22) between Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Sixers, with all the pre-match changes and drama, the match's end also saw a dramatic climax, as Sydney Sixers decided to retire hurt their non-striker just before the final ball!
Adelaide Strikers after being put in to bat first posted a total of 167/4 in 20 overs with the help of an unbeaten half-century by Jonathan Wells (62*). In reply, Sydney Sixers, short of options dut to covid, promoted their regular #8 batter to an opener and Hayden Kerr repaid their trust by smacking 98* runs and taking his team to the BBL finals.
However, in the final overs, things got tense for SIxers as they lost 2 back-to-back wickets on the first two balls, requiring 12 runs off 4 balls. Jordan Silk came out to bat and put Hayden Kerr on strike on the very next ball. Kerr smacked the fourth delivery for a six, followed by a double on the second last delivery of the over. However, after this double, Jordan Silk looked unfit while running.
