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THU vs STR Dream11 Team Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Head-to-Head Stats and Pitch Report for BBL 2023, Match 37

In the 37th match of the ongoing Big Bash League 2023-24, the Sydney Thunder(THU) will take on the Adelaide Strikers (STR)at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. The game is important for both […]

Jan 13, 2024 8:00 pm

In the 37th match of the ongoing Big Bash League 2023-24, the Sydney Thunder(THU) will take on the Adelaide Strikers (STR)at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. The game is important for both teams but more so for the Strikers who are still in contention for a play-offs spot. Thunder on the other hand, have had a miserable season and are playing for pride.

Match Details:

Match: Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers (Match 37)

Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra

Date & Time: Saturday, January 14, 2024; 1:45 PM IST

Live Telecasting: Star Sports(India) & Hotstar

Pitch Report

Manuka Oval in Canberra is a battleground where bowlers hold the upper hand and batsmen tread cautiously. Its reputation as a bowling-friendly pitch isn’t mere hearsay– it’s etched in the records and the memories of thrilling encounters. The pitch offers good bounce and swing, making life challenging for batsmen, especially early on. While the outfield is decent, the boundaries aren’t short enough for batsmen to unleash from the get-go. They need to build an innings, carefully navigating the initial overs before unleashing those sixes.

However, the Manuka Oval isn’t a graveyard for batsmen either. Once they weather the initial storm and find their rhythm, the boundaries are within reach. Building partnerships and rotating the strike becomes key, and batsmen who can adapt their game to the pitch’s demands can still emerge as heroes.

What makes Manuka special?

Probable Playing XI

Sydney Thunder: David Warner, Alex Hales, Cameron Bancroft, Tom Calhore Kadmore, Ollie Davies, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan McAndrew, Liam Hatcher, Toby Gray

Adelaide Strikers: Darcy Short, Matthew Short, Chris Lynn, Jake Weatherald, Harry Nielsen, Henry Thronton, Cameron Boyce, David Payne, Jamie Overton, Lloyd Pope.