Match Details
The 11th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart.
This match will start at 1:45 PM IST (7:15 PM local time). It will be live on Sony TEN Network and can be streamed on Sony LIV.
Preview:
The two teams who will meet at the Bellerive Oval on Sunday, Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Sixers have had exactly the same starts to their 2020-21 Big Bash League campaign. Both Sixers and Strikers suffered a defeat against Hobart Hurricanes in their first game.
However, they were quick to turn it around and get their campaign running. The Sixers absolutely thrashed Melbourne Renegades in their second match. Strikers’ second match was not as comfortable as their opposition’s, but it ended up in a win nonetheless. They defeated Hobart Hurricanes by 5 wickets. Coming into this game, both sides will be desperate to get two wins on the trot and embark on a possible streak.
SIX vs STR Weather Report for Match 11:
We can expect a full game at the Bellerive Oval as the chances of precipitation are only 20%. The temperature will be around 15 °C.
Pitch Report:
This pitch at Bellerive Oval will slightly be in favour of the batsmen. Having said that, bowlers will also get some purchase off the track if they hit the right areas.
Average first innings score:
169 (In 5 BBL 2020-21 matches)
Record of the chasing teams:
Won – 2, Lost – 3
Injury & Availability News
Harry Conway and Liam Scott are included in Adelaide Strikers’ squad for this game. Ryan Gibson is nursing a hamstring strain and has been ruled out of this tie.
SIX vs STR Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Sydney Sixers:
Josh Philippe (WK), Jack Edwards, James Vince, Daniel Hughes (C), Jordan Silk, Carlos Brathwaite, Daniel Christian, Ben Dwarshuis, Stephen O’Keefe, Gurinder Sandhu, Ben Manenti.
Bench:
Nick Bertus, Justin Avendano, Lloyd Pope, Lawrence Neil-Smith, Tom Rogers.
Adelaide Strikers
Philip Salt, Jake Weatherald, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (C & WK), Jonathan Wells, Harry Conway, Rashid Khan, Daniel Worrall, Peter Siddle, Wes Agar, Danny Briggs.
Bench
Matthew Short, Cameron Valente, Liam Scott.
SIX vs STR Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Josh Phillipe had a poor outing in IPL, but he is once again showing his class in the pink of Sydney Sixers. In the first 2 matches, the wicketkeeper-batsman had scored 96 runs at a strike rate of 160.
James Vince is another Sydney Sixers player who has been in great touch. He has scored 84 runs, which includes a half-century. His strike rate is almost 150.
While Vince and Phillipe have spearheaded the batting lineup, Ben Dwarshius has been the leader of Sixers’ bowling attack. He has picked up 7 wickets and has an economy rate of less than 8 runs per over.
Dan Christian can be a great pick as he can earn points in every department. He has picked up 3 wickets and has amassed 21 runs so far.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Josh Philippe, James Vince
Vice-Captain Options – Dan Christian, Ben Dwarshuis
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SIX vs STR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Philippe (C), Alex Carey
Batsmen – Jake Weatherald, James Vince, Jordan Silk
All-rounders – Carlos Brathwaite, Dan Christian (VC), Matt Renshaw
Bowlers – Ben Dwarshuis, Peter Siddle, Daniel Worrall
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SIX vs STR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Philippe
Batsmen – Jake Weatherald, James Vince (C), Jack Edwards, Philip Salt
All-rounders – Carlos Brathwaite, Dan Christian, Matt Renshaw
Bowlers – Ben Dwarshuis (VC), Wes Agar, Rashid Khan
Expert Advice:
Rashid Khan might not have been at the top of his game, having picked up 2 wickets in as many games, but he has already proved his abilities in the previous editions of BBL. It is advisable to include Khan in at least one of your Dream11 Fantasy teams.
Today’s SIX vs STR Probable Winners:
Sydney Sixers are expected to win this match.
