AS vs MS Match Preview

The Big Bash League 2024-25 has featured some exciting games. The competition has begun to heat up, and the Adelaide Strikers are looking for their first win when they face the Melbourne Stars in the sixth match. The Strikers lost their initial match to the Sydney Thunder and will look to make a strong recovery. Melbourne Stars will take on the heat in this game after losing by eight wickets to the Brisbane Heat.

AS vs MS Match Details

Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars – 06th Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: Adelaide Oval, North Adelaide

Date & Time: 20th December 2024 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

AS vs MS Venue Stats

AS vs MS Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 130 runs in mind, as the average first-innings score is 183.

AS vs MS Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

AS vs MS Last Five Matches

AS vs MS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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AS vs MS Probable Playing XIs:

Melbourne Stars Probable Playing XIs

Adelaide Strikers Probable Playing XIs

Matthew Short (c), Jake Weatherald, Chris Lynn, Harry Nielsen (wk), Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, Fabian Allen, James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope

Topmost Picks for AS vs MS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Melbourne Stars

• Beau Webster –  Beau Webster has got good starts in both games thus far as he scored 19 off 13 balls in the first match and then scored 29 off 19 balls in the last game.
• Adam Milne – Adam Milne has been sensational in all formats heading into this tournament. Even though Milne has struggled in the first two matches we expect him to continue his form.

Top Picks – Adelaide Strikers

• Matthew Short – Matthew Short did not have a great start to the tournament, regardless we are going to back him once again as last season with 541 runs.
• Jamie Overton –  Jamie Overton was brilliant in the opening game against Sydney Thunders as he bagged two wickets and had the best bowling figures in the game.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AS vs MS Dream11 Team:

Joe Clarke, Jake Weatherald, Chris Lynn, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Marcus Stoinis, Tom Curran(VC), Matthew Short(C), James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Jamie Overton, Adam Milne

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for AS vs MS Dream11 Team:

Joe Clarke, Jake Weatherald, Chris Lynn, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Marcus Stoinis(VC), Tom Curran, Matthew Short, James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Jamie Overton(C), Adam Milne

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Jamie Overton, Matthew Short

Vice-captain – Marcus Stoinis, Tom Curran

Wicketkeeper – Joe Clarke

AS vs MS Probable Winners:

The Melbourne Stars began the season with a loss. The team struggled with the bat in the previous edition, and their opening game did not improve matters. The Adelaide Strikers have a formidable batting lineup and a stellar record when facing the Melbourne Stars. They are the defending champions, so they will have an advantage early on. Considering the team combination, Adelaide Strikers is expected to win this match.