Sussex pair play leading roles in thumping Adelaide Strikers win

Sussex's Phil Salt and Rashid Khan put in standout performances to help Adelaide Strikers to a 71-run victory over Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League on Monday evening.

Salt smashed 51 off 31 balls, including four fours and four sixes, to get the Strikers off to a flying start batting first in their first match at the Adelaide Oval in this year's tournament.

Gosh that sounded pure.

🧂 off the mark with a maximum! #BBL10 pic.twitter.com/Ui8oDw9rLW

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 28, 2020

A 13-ball cameo of 29 from Rashid, batting at number seven, helped Adelaide to a total of 165 for 8 in their 20 overs. 

RASH STOP IT!

That's silly good. #BBL10 pic.twitter.com/tLqQ7xPmUH

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 28, 2020

The Scorchers made a fast start to their chase, reaching 36 without loss after three overs. The wheels soon came off, however, thanks in no small part to the introduction of Rashid to the attack. 

There it is! Rashid gets his first 🔥 #BBL10 pic.twitter.com/OQIYviE9fO

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 28, 2020

The leg-spinner picked up the wickets of Colin Munro and Aaron Hardie in his three overs, which cost just 18 runs.

Super catch from Carey gets the tick of approval from @gilly381 👌🥊

Strikers well on top here! #BBL10 pic.twitter.com/TGTM8GvPf0

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 28, 2020

He also took a sharp catch at extra cover to dismiss Liam Livingstone and effectively end any realistic hopes the Scorchers had of victory.

Shake it off, Rash!

The man is a ball 🧲 #BBL10 pic.twitter.com/OrQrh1q6R8

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 28, 2020

On the same day he was named ICC men's T20I cricketer of the decade, Rashid was also awarded man of the match for his all-round performance.

It's always fun watching Rashid Khan put on a show at the Adelaide Oval!

He's the @KFCAustralia Player of the Match #BBL10 pic.twitter.com/HsRutEvAlc

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 28, 2020

The Strikers' victory gives them 13 point from five matches and saw them go top of the Big Bash League at this early stage.