Sydney Thunder through to Big Bash League final

The Sydney Thunder booked their place in the final of this year's Big Bash League thanks to an eight-wicket win away at the Adelaide Strikers earlier today.

The hosting Strikers won the toss at the Adelaide Oval and they elected to bat first - a decision that saw them go on to post 159-7 from their 20 overs.

Alex Ross top-scored with 47 runs to his name, while England all-rounder Adil Rashid weighed in with a late 14, including a final-ball six.

The visitors ended up making light work of their victory target, though, thanks largely to the impact of opener Usman Khawaja.

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The 29-year-old struck an unbeaten 104 runs from 59 deliveries to help the Thunder get to 160-2 with 14 balls to spare.

In Sunday's final they will face the winner of tomorrow's semi-final between the Melbourne Stars and the Perth Scorchers.