In the 20th game at the Big Bash League 2023/24, Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars (STR vs STA) will be played at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, on Sunday (31 December) night. It will be the fifth match for the Strikers and the sixth game for the Stars in this BBL season.
Apart from one complete washout at home, Adelaide Strikers beat Sydney Thunder at home (by six wickets) but closely lost against the hosts Sydney Sixers (by one run) and Melbourne Renegades (by four wickets).
Meanwhile, Melbourne Stars suffered defeats in their first three matches this season (against Brisbane Heat, Perth Scorchers, and Sydney Thunder). However, they won their next two games by beating Sydney Sixers and Hobart Hurricanes.
STR vs STA Match Overview
Competition: Big Bash League (BBL)
Season: 2023/24 (BBL 13)
Stage: League
Tournament Match no: 20
Match: Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars
Format: T20
Date and Time: Sunday, 31 December, 13:45 IST (18:45 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
STR vs STA Weather Forecast
According to World Weather Online, there is no chance of rain interruption during the match time. The game-time temperatures can be between 23°C and 16°C.
STR vs STA Pitch Report
Adelaide Oval (Adelaide) is ready to host its third game of the BBL 13. After a complete washout match between Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat, hosts Strikers beat Sydney Thunder by six wickets during this venue’s second game by successfully chasing the 201 runs target.
STR vs STA Toss prediction:
Win the toss and bowl first.
STR vs STA Complete Available Squad
Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (C), Wes Agar, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Brendan Doggett, Adam Hose, Thomas Kelly, Chris Lynn, Ben Manenti, Harry Nielsen (wk), Jamie Overton, D’Arcy Short, Henry Thornton
Melbourne Stars: Glenn Maxwell (C), Hilton Cartwright, Brody Couch, Sam Harper, Nick Larkin, Dan Lawrence, Jono Merlo, Joel Paris, Corey Rocchiccioli, Tom Rogers, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Imad Wasim, Beau Webster
STR vs STA Predicted XIs
Adelaide Strikers Predicted XI: Chris Lynn, D’Arcy Short, Matthew Short (C), Thomas Kelly, Adam Hose, Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Harry Nielsen (wk), Wes Agar, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce
Melbourne Stars Predicted XI: Sam Harper (wk), Tom Rogers, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (C), Marcus Stoinis, Imad Wasim, Hilton Cartwright, Jono Marlo/Dan Lawrence, Mark Steketee, Joel Paris, Brody Couch
STR vs STA Dream11 Top Prediction Picks
Wicketkeeper: Sam Harper
Batters: Hilton Cartwright, Chris Lynn
All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Jamie Overton, Beau Webster, Matthew Short
Bowlers: Wes Agar, Joel Paris
STR vs STA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
Suggestion 1: Glenn Maxwell (Captain), Jamie Overton (vice-captain)
Suggestion 2: Matthew Short (Captain), Chris Lynn (vice-captain)
STR vs STA Dream11 Team Suggestion No 1
Wicketkeeper(s): S Harper
Batters: C Lynn, H Cartwright, A Hose, T Fraser Rogers
All-rounder(s): G Maxwell (C), J Overton (vc), B Webster, M Short
Bowlers: J Paris, W Agar
STR vs STA Dream11 Team Suggestion No 2
Wicketkeeper(s): S Harper
Batters: C Lynn (vc), H Cartwright
All-rounder(s): G Maxwell, M Stoinis, J Overton, M Short (C), I Wasim
Bowlers: J Paris, W Agar, H Thornton
STR vs STA Dream11 Team Top 4 Backups:
D Short, J Bazley, C Boyce, B Couch
STR vs STA Match Prediction
Melbourne Stars are favorites for this upcoming match against Adelaide Strikers.
