Big Bash League 2023-24

STR vs THU Dream11 Team Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Head-To-Head Stats and Pitch Report for Big Bash League 2023, Match 8

Here's all you need to know about STR vs THU BBL clash with Fantasy tips.

Dec 18, 2023 7:40 pm

After a Test-match interlude, the Big Bash League is back, and the Adelaide Oval sets the stage for a crucial clash tomorrow – Adelaide Strikers vs. Sydney Thunder. Adelaide’s first game, against the Brisbane Heat, was abandoned due to incessant rain while Sydney Thunder lost their opening game against the same opposition. As such, both the teams will be looking to notch up their first win tomorrow and so, the Adelaide Oval showdown promises to be a fiery affair.

STR vs THU: Match Details

Match – Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder, Big Bash League 2023/24, Match 8

Venue – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Date and Time – 19th December, 2023, 1:45 PM IST

Live Coverage Details – Star Sports India (HD and SD), Disney Hotstar (OTT)

STR vs THU: Pitch Report

18 T20 Internationals have been played at the Adelaide Oval with the team batting first winning on 9 occasions while the team chasing emerging triumphant on 8 instances. This suggests that the toss does not have too big a role to play and that the surface remains similar for the entirety of the game. The average first innings score is 153 while the figure falls to 136 in the second innings and hence, the captain could be slightly inclined towards batting first upon winning the toss.

STR vs THU: Probable Playing XI

Adelaide Strikers: Matt Short (c), D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Jake Weatherald, Adam Hose, Jamie Overton, Harry Nielsen (wk), James Bazley/Ben Manenti, Wes Agar, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce

Sydney Thunder: Cameron Bancroft, Alex Hales, Matthew Gilkes (wk), Ollie Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Ross, Chris Green (c), Nathan McAndrew, Liam Hatcher, Zaman Khan, Tanveer Sangha