The International Sports Stadium in Coffs Harbour is set to host the BBL12 match between Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers later today. It is a rare occasion for this ground to host a competitive match, so we can expect a full-capacity crowd.
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Sydney Sixers have been brilliant in the tournament, and they have some of the best players in the tournament. Steve Smith is back in the mix and so is Nathan Lyon. Despite James Vince’s departure, this team is absolutely brilliant.
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Adelaide Strikers also have done reasonably well in the tournament. Matthew Short has been their best player, and the arrival of Travis Head and Alex Carey has made this team stronger. The team will miss the services of Chris Lynn from now on.
Coffs Harbour cricket ground records
A total of two T20 games have been played here, and both of them were BBL games. Sydney Sixers were involved in both of these fixtures, where they faced Adelaide Strikers in one game and Perth Scorchers in another.
Josh Philippe has scored the most runs at this ground, he has scored 115 runs in a couple of innings at a S/R of 155.40. Justin Avendano (70 runs), Ashton Turner (69 runs), Daniel Hughes (48 runs) and Jon Wells (40 runs) complete the top-5 list.
Ben Dwarshius is the highest wicket-taker with 3 wickets, whereas Ashton Agar, Jackson Bird and Lloyd Pope are at the joint 2nd position with 2 wickets each. Josh Philippe has scored the highest individual total, where he scored 83* runs in 52 balls with the help of 5 boundaries and 4 sixes.
Coffs Harbour cricket ground highest innings totals
S No. | Team | Opposition | Score | Year |
1 | Sydney Sixers | Adelaide Strikers | 180/3 | 2020 |
2 | Adelaide Strikers | Sydney Sixers | 176/6 | 2020 |
3 | Perth Scorchers | Sydney Sixers | 152/5 | 2022 |
4 | Sydney Sixers | Perth Scorchers | 151/4 | 2022 |
Coffs Harbour highest T20 run chase
The highest T20 chase at this ground has been achieved by Sydney Sixers against Adelaide Strikers in 2020. The Strikers scored 176/6 in the 1st innings, and Sydney Sixers chased the target in 19.3 overs with 7 wickets to spare. Phillipe played a brilliant knock of 83* runs in that match.