Match Details
The 17th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Perth Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.
This match will start at 1:45 PM IST (6:45 PM local time). It will be live Sony Sports Network and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.
Preview
Perth Scorchers will face the Adelaide Strikers in the match 17 of the ongoing BBL season. The Strikers are boosted with the return of their skipper Alex Carey. They are at the fifth position in the points table with only two wins in four outings. The Scorchers, on the other hand, have not won even a single game and have only two points to their name. They will be keen on getting off the mark in this match.
SCO vs STR Weather Report for Match 17
Sun will be shining bright on both the teams on Monday evening and the temperature will be around 17 Degrees Celsius with no chance of rain.
Pitch Report
This is the opening game at the Adelaide Oval this BBL season. Last season, the pitch was excellent to bat on and once again, a flat pitch is expected to be on offer.
Average first innings score
177 (Last three BBL 2019-20 matches)
Record of the Chasing teams
Won – 0; Lost – 3
Injury & Availability News
Jason Roy and Liam Livingstone are expected to play this match having completed their 14-day quarantine period.
Rashid Khan is uncertain for this game. But he is the part of squad and will undergo fitness test ahead of the game.
SCO vs STR Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Perth Scorchers
Jason Roy, Colin Munro, Liam Livingstone, Josh Inglis (WK), Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner (C), Cameron Bancroft/Aaron Hardie, Andrew Tye, Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff, Fawad Ahmed.
Bench
Kurtis Patterson, Joel Paris, Matthew Kelly, Corey Rocchiccioli, Sam Whiteman, Cameron Bancroft/Aaron Hardie, Joe Clarke.
Adelaide Strikers
Jake Weatherald, Philip Salt, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (C & WK), Jonathan Wells, Matthew Short/Harry Nielsen, Rashid Khan/Liam Scott, Daniel Worrall, Danny Briggs, Peter Siddle, Wes Agar.
Bench
Liam Scott/Rashid Khan, Liam O Connor, Spencer Johnson, Cameron Valente, Harry Nielsen/Matthew Short, Harry Conway, Ryan Gibson.
PSC vs ADS Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Jason Roy has scoeed 5586 runs so far in 143 T20s of his career. His strike-rate of 143.59 suggests that he is an aggressive batsman. Liam Livingstone is another experienced T20 player having scored 2707 runs and picked 42 wickets in 114 T20 matches. He has scored his runs at a strike-rate of 141.43. Peter Siddle has picked up 8 wickets so far including a five-wicket haul while Alex Carey seems to be the best batsman in the Strikers line-up.
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Captain and Vice-Captain Selection
Captain Options: Jason Roy, Alex Carey, Mitchell Marsh
Vice-Captain Options: Liam Livingstone, Colin Munro, Matt Renshaw
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for PSC vs ADS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Alex Carey (C)
Batsmen – Jake Weatherald, Ashton Turner, Jason Roy (VC)
All-Rounders – Liam Livingstone, Mitchell Marsh
Bowlers – Danny Briggs, Daniel Worrall, Peter Siddle, Jhye Richardson, Fawad Ahmed
12th Man – Jonathan Wells
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for PSC vs ADS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Alex Carey
Batsmen – Jonathan Wells, Phil Salt, Jason Roy, Colin Munro
All-Rounders – Matt Renshaw, Liam Livingstone (VC), Mitchell Marsh (C)
Bowlers – Daniel Worrall, Wes Agar, Fawad Ahmed
12th Man – Ashton Turner
Expert Advice
There is uncertainty around Rashid Khan playing this match due to his fitness. Keep an eye on the playing XI and if he is playing, can pick him in your Fantasy team.
PSC vs ADS Today’s Probable Winners
Perth Scorchers are expected to win this match.
