Match Details:
Match no. 26 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 season will see the Sydney Sixers locking horns with the Adelaide strikers at the Carrara Oval in Queensland.
This match is scheduled to start at 1:45 PM IST (6:15 PM local time). It will be telecasted live on Sony Sports Network and live streaming is available on the Sony LIV app.
Preview:
The Sixers have won 4 of their 6 games, while the Strikers have won one less than their opposition. Besides its repercussions on the points table, this match will also be very crucial both sides. Both Sixers and Strikers are coming into this game on the back of defeats and will be desperate to avoid embarking on a losing streak.
Weather Report for Match 26:
We can expect a full game as the chances of precipitation are only 20%. The temperature is expected to be around 26 °C.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Carrara Oval is a belter, where batsmen are expected to have a great time. Anything under 180 might not be enough here.
Average first innings score:
176 (3 BBL 2020-21 matches played at the venue)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 2, Lost – 1, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Adelaide Strikers:
Philip Salt, Jake Weatherald, Alex Carey (C & WK), Matt Renshaw, Jonathan Wells, Matt Short, Rashid Khan, Daniel Worrall, Danny Briggs, Peter Siddle, Wes Agar.
Bench:
Harry Nielsen, Harry Conway, Ryan Gibson, Liam O Connor, Spencer Johnson, Liam Scott, Cameron Valente.
Sydney Sixers:
Josh Philippe (WK), Jack Edwards, James Vince, Daniel Hughes (C), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Carlos Brathwaite, Ben Dwarshuis, Steve O’Keefe, Ben Manenti.
Bench:
Justin Avendano, Nick Bertus, Jackson Bird, Hayden Kerr, Jake Ball, Lloyd Pope, Gurinder Sandhu, Tom Rogers.
Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Josh Philippe has scored 220 runs at a strike rate of over 140 and an equally impressive average of over 35.
Alex Carey has scored 161 runs at an average of over 140.
Daniel Christian has scored 99 runs and has picked up 8 wickets.
Rashid Khan has picked up 8 wickets and has an economy rate of under 8 runs per over.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ADS vs SYS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Philippe (C), Alex Carey (VC)
Batsmen – Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Philip Salt, Jake Weatherald
All-Rounders – Carlos Brathwaite, Daniel Christian
Bowlers – Steve O’Keefe, Rashid Khan, Daniel Worrall
12th Man – Peter Siddle
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ADS vs SYS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Philippe, Alex Carey
Batsmen – Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, James Vince
All-Rounders – Matt Renshaw, Daniel Christian (C)
Bowlers – Ben Dwarshius, Rashid Khan (VC), Wes Agar, Peter Siddle
12th Man – Carlos Brathwaite
Expert Advice:
Wes Agar is currently Adelaide Strikers’ leading wicket-taker, with 11 scalps to his name. He also has an average of under 20. Hence he can be the budget pick for your 11Wickets fantasy team.
Today’s ADS vs SYS Probable Winners:
Sydney Sixers are expected to win this match.
