The 25th BBL 2025 match between the Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder will take place at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Tuesday. The Sydney Thunder are struggling in this tournament, having won just one match and currently occupying the bottom position in the points table with two points.

On the other hand, Adelaide Strikers lost their previous match by 33 runs against Perth Scorchers and currently stand in sixth position in the points table with four points. They failed to chase down the target of 154 runs. 

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STR vs THU Match Details

• Match: Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder, 25th Match 

• Date: 6th January 2026

• Time: 1.45 PM IST

• Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

• Live Streaming: FanCode

STR vs THU Weather Report

STR vs THU Pitch Report

Bowlers who vary their pace and use wider lines have a better chance of containing the scoring. Defending teams have a reasonable chance to protect their totals because Dew rarely causes major problems here.

Top Batters to Watch – STR vs THU

• Matthew Short (STR): 184 runs in this tournament 

• David Warner (THU): 174 runs in this tournament 

• Matthew Gilkes (THU): 165 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – STR vs THU

• Daniel Sams (THU): 10 wickets in this tournament 

• Lloyd Pope (STR): 8 wickets in this tournament 

• Shadab Khan (THU): 7 wickets in this tournament 

STR vs THU Recent Form

STR vs THU Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If THU Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 170–180

• Match Result: THU to win

Scenario 2: If STR Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 35–45

• Predicted Total: 150–165

• Match Result: THU to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

STR vs THU Predicted Playing XIs

Adelaide Strikers 

Matthew Short(c), Chris Lynn, Mackenzie Harvey(w), Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, Harry Manenti, Jamie Overton, Jerrassis Wadia, Luke Wood, Hassan Ali, Lloyd Pope

Sydney Thunder 

David Warner(c), Sam Konstas, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings(w), Nic Maddinson, David Willey, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Wes Agar, Tom Andrews

STR vs THU Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior bowling strength, the Sydney Thunder are the favourites to win this BBL match. Sam Konstas, Matthew Gilkes and David Warner are expected to be the key performers.

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