Match Details:
The 51st match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 season will be played between Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.
This match will start at 10:35 AM IST (04:05 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Sports Network and live streaming is available on Sony LIV.
Preview:
Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers have had a rollercoaster of seasons so far in BBL 2020/21, but they will get the opportunity to make everything right. In the next two days, these teams will now whether they will feature in the playoffs or will have to call curtains to their seasons.
Since they are at an advantageous position, a win here should do the trick for Sydney Thunder. That being said, there are added incentives for finishing in the top 2. For the Strikers, a win tomorrow may or may not be enough, depending on the outcomes of other games.
STH vs ADS Weather Report for Match 51:
There are chances of precipitation at late night, but it will be very hot during the day. The temperature will hover around 35 °C.
Pitch Report:
The track here at the Adelaide Oval is batting-friendly, where scoring around 190 should not be too difficult a task. If nything, batting will be slightly difficult in the second innings.
Average first innings score:
185 (Last 5 BBL 2020-21 matches played at the venue)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News:
Daniel Sams is nursing an injury and will not be available for this match.
STH vs ADS Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Sydney Thunder:
Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson (c), Sam Billings (wk), Brendan Doggett, Oliver Davies, Ben Cutting, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Adam Milne.
Bench:
Alex Ross, Matthew Gilkes, Baxter Holt, Arjun Nair, Jason Sangha, Jonathan Cook, Chris Tremain.
Adelaide Strikers:
Philip Salt, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (C & WK), Jonathan Wells, Jake Weatherald, Travis Head, Michael Neser, Daniel Worrall, Peter Siddle, Danny Briggs, Wes Agar.
Bench:
Harry Nielsen, Liam O Connor, Spencer Johnson, Harry Conway, Ryan Gibson, Liam Scott, Matt Short, Cameron Valente.
STH vs ADS Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
The IPL franchises must have Alex Hales in their wishlist after the form he has been in this season’s BBL. He has scored 352 runs at a strike rate of nearly 160.
Hales’ namesake Alex Carey has just been released by Delhi Capitals, but given his form, he should find a bidder in the auction. He has scored 381 runs.
Sam Billings can be a dangerous batsman if he gets going. He has scored 187 runs, which has come at a strike rate of almost 140.
Jake Weatherald is a must-pick from the Adelaide Strikers team. He has scored 290 runs at an average of nearly 30 and a strike rate of over 140.
Philip Salt is another in-form batsman from Adelaide Strikers. He has amassed 252 runs, which includes 2 half-centuries.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Alex Hales, Alex Carey
Vice-Captain Options – Wes Agar, Sam Billings
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for STH vs ADS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Alex Carey, Sam Billings (VC)
Batsmen – Alex Hales (C), Callum Ferguson, Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Philip Salt
All-rounders – Ben Cutting
Bowlers – Chris Green, Tanveer Sangha, Wes Agar
12th Man – Michael Neser
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for STH vs ADS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Alex Carey (C), Sam Billings
Batsmen – Alex Hales, Usman Khawaja, Jake Weatherald
All-rounders – Ben Cutting, Matt Renshaw, Michael Neser
Bowlers – Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Wes Agar (VC)
12th Man – Callum Ferguson
Expert Advice:
Nathan McAndrew has picked up 13 wickets and has an average of under 25. He can be a decent budget pick from the bowlers.
Today’s STH vs ADS Probable Winners:
Sydney Thunder are expected to win this match.
