STR vs THU Match Preview

The Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder kick off the 2023-24 Big Bash League season with Match 8 on Tuesday evening in Adelaide. The Strikers’ only match was called off without a ball being bowled, while Sydney Thunder were defeated by the Brisbane Heat in Match 6. After the disappointment of their washout fixture during the first round of games, the Strikers will be desperate to start their tournament with a win. Sydney Thunder will be looking for more runs from their top order in this match than they did in Canberra in Match 6. But if their bowlers can maintain the same level. They have a good chance of pushing Adelaide Strikers all the way.

STR vs THU Match Details

Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder – 8th Match

Venue: Adelaide Oval – Adelaide

Date & Time: 19th December 2023 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

STR vs THU Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	165
Avg 2nd inn score	159
Win% batting 1st	52
Win% batting 2nd	48

STR vs THU Pitch Report

This has not been one of the highest scoring venues in T20 cricket over the last 12 months, and a par score of 155 is expected in this game on Tuesday.

STR vs THU Weather Report

Cloudy and humid conditions are expected on Tuesday evening, with temperatures dropping from 26 degrees to 21 degrees, but there is little chance of rain.

STR vs THU Last Five Matches

STR ( Adelaide Strikers )	NR L L L L
THU ( Sydney Thunder )	L L W L W

STR vs THU Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	STR Won	THU Won	Tie	NR
Overall	21	10	9	0	2
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

STR vs THU Probable Playing XIs:

Adelaide Strikers Probable Playing XIs

Matthew Short (c), D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Jake Weatherald, James Bazley, Jamie Overton, Harry Nielsen (wk), Wes Agar, Henry Thornton, David Payne

Sydney Thunder Probable Playing XIs

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

Topmost Picks for STR vs THU Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Adelaide Strikers

• Chris Lynn – The 33 year old right-hander struggled in the Abu Dhabi T10 tournament but he has so much experience that he is never far from making a big score in white ball cricket.
• David Payne – the England international will have no issues with the colder conditions in this game. He bowls a full length and regularly gets swing to trouble some top batters

Top Picks – Sydney Thunder

• Alex Hales – The vastly experienced opener comes into this match after a golden duck in the last match and on a poor run of scores but he has been one of the best T20 batters in the world over the last 10 years.
• Tanveer Sangha – The young leg-spinner looks set for a long international career and dismissed three of Brisbane Heat’s top three in Match 6.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for STR vs THU Dream11 Team:

Cameron Bancroft, Alex Hales, Matthew Short(C), D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Matthew Gilkes, Daniel Sams(VC), Nathan McAndrew, Wes Agar, Tanveer Sangha, David Payne

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for STR vs THU Dream11 Team:

Cameron Bancroft, Alex Hales(VC), Matthew Short, D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Matthew Gilkes, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Wes Agar, Chris Green(C), David Payne

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Matthew Short, Chris Green

Vice-captain – Daniel Sams, Alex Hales

Wicketkeeper – Cameron Bancroft

STR vs THU Probable Winners:

Although Adelaide Strikers are yet to bowl or bat in the tournament, most pundits still think that they will be one of the strongest sides as they have consistent performers across their XI. Sydney Thunder were not at their best in their opener and they need to show more quality particularly with the bat. Overall, at their home ground, we are backing Adelaide Strikers to win. Considering the team combination, Adelaide Strikers is expected to win this match.