Result: Sydney Thunder through to Big Bash League final

Usman Khawaja scores an unbeaten century to help the Sydney Thunder advance through to the final of the Big Bash League.

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.

Usman Khawaja of the Sydney Thunder reacts after reaching his century during the Big Bash League semi-final against the Adelaide Strikers on January 21, 2016© Getty Images

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.

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