Shane Watson struck early to get rid of Adelaide opener Mahela Jayawardena.

Andre Russell took a stunning running-backwards catch to dismiss Tim Ludeman.

Adelaide skipper Brad Hodge hit 14 before losing his wicket to Chris Green.

Michael Neser 16-ball cameo of 27 took Adelaide to a respectable 159 for 7.

Alex Ross top scored for Adelaide with 47 off 38 balls.

Mike Hussey was at the receiving end of a terrible decision that put a premature end to his knock.

Usman Khawaja kicked off Sydney's chase with a brisk fifty.

Laughlin got the first breakthrough for the home team by dismissing dangerman Shane Watson for 7.

Usman Khawaja scored his second century of the Big Bash season to script Sydney's comfortable 8-wicket win for a berth in the final.