The third game of the Australian Big Bash League 2024/25 has been scheduled for the Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers (THU vs STR) match at Manuka Oval (Canberra) on Tuesday night.
Both teams will start their BBL 2024/25 journey with this fixture. BBL 2015/16 champions Sydney Thunder ended last season in the last or eighth position in the points table. It was the first time in the last five seasons that the Thunder failed to qualify for the next round of the tournament.
On the other hand, BBL 2017/18 champions Adelaide Strikers reached the Challenger round in the last season but lost that game against Brisbane Heat.
THU vs STR Match Overview
Competition: Big Bash League (BBL)
Season: 2024/25 (BBL 2024/25)
Stage: League
Tournament Match no: 3
Match: Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers (THU vs STR)
Format: T20
Date and Time: Tuesday, 17 December, 19:15 local time (13:45 IST)
Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
Live Broadcasting/Streaming (only in India): Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar app
THU vs STR Weather Forecast
World Weather Online suggests a significant rain threat in the early period of the match. The game-time temperatures can drop and run between 19°C and 14°C.
THU vs STR Head-to-Head (Overall)
Matches: 23
Sydney Thunder won: 9
Adelaide Strikers won: 12
No Result: 2
THU vs STR Pitch Report
The T20 record of Manuka Oval (Canberra) suggests that chasing 180+ runs at this venue is very tough. Meanwhile, a team can’t defend less than a 150-run target. In recent times, this venue has experienced major success in chasing.
THU vs STR Toss Prediction
Win the toss and bowl first.
THU vs STR Full Available Squads
Sydney Thunder Full Available Squad
David Warner, Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings, Ollie Davies, Lockie Ferguson, Chris Green, Sam Konstas, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras, Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Sams, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha
Adelaide Strikers Full Available Squad
Matt Short, Fabian Allen, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Chris Lynn, Harry Nielsen, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Alex Ross, Liam Scott, D'Arcy Short, Henry Thornton, Jake Weatherald
THU vs STR Predicted XIs
Sydney Thunder Predicted XI:
David Warner (Captain), Sam Billings, Sam Konstas, Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Wes Agar, Lockie Ferguson, Tanveer Sangha
Adelaide Strikers Predicted XI:
Matt Short (Captain), Chris Lynn, D'Arcy Short, Jake Weatherald, Alex Ross, Harry Nielsen, Fabian Allen, James Bazley, Jamie Overton, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce
THU vs STR Dream11 Team Suggestion No 1
Wicketkeeper(s): C Bancroft (8.5 Cr), S Billings (8 Cr)
Batter(s): D Warner (9 Cr), C Lynn (8.5 Cr), S Rutherford (8.5 Cr)
All-rounder(s): M Short (9 Cr), C Green (8.5 Cr), D Short (8.5 Cr), D Sams (9 Cr)
Bowler(s): C Boyce (8 Cr), L Ferguson (8 Cr)
Captain: Matt Short (Adelaide Strikers)
Vice-captain: David Warner (Sydney Thunder)
THU vs STR Dream11 Team Suggestion No 2
Wicketkeeper(s): C Bancroft (8.5 Cr)
Batter(s): D Warner (9 Cr), C Lynn (8.5 Cr), J Weatherald (8 Cr), S Rutherford (8.5 Cr)
All-rounder(s): M Short (9 Cr), D Short (8.5 Cr), D Sams (9 Cr)
Bowler(s): L Ferguson (8 Cr), W Agar (7 Cr), T Sangha (8 Cr)
Captain: Daniel Sams (Sydney Thunder)
Vice-captain: Chris Lynn (Adelaide Strikers)
THU vs STR Dream11 Top Backups (Excluding 2 Team Suggestions)
N McAndrew (7.5 Cr), J Overton (6.5 Cr), H Thornton (7 Cr), A Ross (7 Cr)
