In the eighth game at the BBL 2023/24, Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder (STR vs THU) has been scheduled at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, on Tuesday (19 December) evening.
Both teams will play their second game in this tournament. While Adelaide Strikers’ first home schedule (Brisbane Heat) was completely washed out in the rain, Sydney Thunder suffered a 20-run defeat against Brisbane Heat in their tournament opener.
Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder Match Overview
Competition: Big Bash League (BBL)
Season: 2023/24 (BBL 13)
Stage: League
Tournament Match no: 8
Match: Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder
Format: T20
Date and Time: Tuesday, 19 December, 13:45 IST (19:15 local time)
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Live Broadcasting/Streaming: (In Australia) Channel 7, Kayo, Fox Cricket and SEN Radio
(In India) Star Sports Network; Disney+Hotstar
Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder Weather Forecast
According to World Weather Online, there is almost no chance of rain from early morning. The game-time temperatures can be between 16°C and 13°C.
Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder Pitch Report
Due to rain, Adelaide Oval couldn’t host its first game at the BBL 2023/24, which was the tournament's third game (Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat). This T20 venue hasn’t regularly produced the high-scoring matches. The Pacers have strong records and we have also seen many great centuries at this T20 venue.
Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder Toss prediction:
Win the toss and bowl first.
Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder Complete Available Squad
Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (C), Wes Agar, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Brendan Doggett, Adam Hose, Josh Kann, Chris Lynn, Ben Manenti, Harry Nielsen (wk), Jamie Overton, David Payne, D’Arcy Short, Henry Thornton, Jake Weatherald
Sydney Thunder: Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Alex Hales, Liam Hatcher, Zaman Khan, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha, William Salzmann
Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder Predicted XIs
Adelaide Strikers Predicted XI: Chris Lynn, Jake Weatherald, D’Arcy Short, Matthew Short (C), Adam Hose, Harry Nielsen (wk), Wes Agar, Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Brendan Doggett.
Sydney Thunder Predicted XI: Matthew Gilkes, Alex Hales, Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Chris Green (C), Nathan McAndrew, Zaman Khan, Liam Hatcher, Tanveer Sangha
Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder Dream11 Team Prediction
Due to their recent form, Sydney Thunder are favorites to win against the Adelaide Strikers. Our Top dream11 picks for STR vs THU are Chris Lynn, Alex Hales, Matthew Short and Tanveer Sangha. All these players are going through some good form are the players to watch out.
STR vs THU Dream11 Team Suggestion No 1
Wicketkeeper(s): C Bancroft
Batters: C Lynn, A Hales, J Weatherald, O Davies
All-rounder(s): M Short, C Green, D Sams
Bowlers: N McAndrew, H Thornton, T Sangha
Captain: C Lynn
Vice Captain: D Sams
STR vs THU Dream11 Team Suggestion No 2
Wicketkeeper(s): C Bancroft
Batters: C Lynn, A Hales, A Ross, O Davies
All-rounder(s): J Overton, M Short, D Short, D Sams
Bowlers: W Agar, T Sangha
Captain: M Short
Vice Captain: A Hales
STR vs THU Dream11 Team Top 4 Backups:
D Payne, Z Khan, B Doggett, A Hose
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