AS vs PS Match Preview

In the 17th BBL 2024-25 match, the Adelaide Strikers will host the Perth Scorchers on Friday evening at the Adelaide Oval. The Strikers are currently fifth, with two points from three games. The Scorchers additionally have two points, albeit from only two games. However, the Strikers have beaten the Hurricanes in recent games, which may give them an advantage in this matchup. 

AS vs PS Match Details

Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers – 17th Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: Adelaide Oval, North Adelaide

Date & Time: 31th December 2024 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

AS vs PS Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	177
Avg 2nd inn score	169
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

AS vs PS 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 190 runs in mind, as the average first-innings score is 183.

AS vs PS Weather Report

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

AS vs PS Last Five Matches

PS ( Perth Scorchers )	W L W L L
AS ( Adelaide Strikers )	L W L W L

AS vs PS Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	AS Won	PS Won	Tie	NR
Overall	16	10	6	0	0
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

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

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AS vs PS Probable Playing XIs:

Perth Scorchers Probable Playing XIs

Adelaide Strikers Probable Playing XIs

Matthew Short (c), D'Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope (wk), Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Liam Scott, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope, Henry Thornton

Topmost Picks for AS vs PS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Perth Scorchers

• Cooper Connolly – The young left-hander has scored 37, 66, 14, and 64 runs in the 4 matches he has played this season, with over 20 runs in three of them.
• Ashton Turner – Turner has scored 22, 8, 39, and 37 runs in his four matches this season. He has been an exceptionally consistent batter in the middle of the Scorchers' lineup.

Top Picks – Adelaide Strikers

• D'Arcy Short – D'Arcy Short averages 1.33 sixes per game this BBL season, and he hit two sixes each in two of the three matches played..
• Matthew Short –  After a series of low scores, he recovered to form with a blistering half-century in his last appearance at the Adelaide Oval, and he scored 52 runs against the Hurricanes.

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

Ollie Pope, D'Arcy Short, Ashton Turner, Nick Hobson, Jamie Overton, Matthew Short(C), Cooper Connolly, Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff(VC), Lloyd Pope, Henry Thornton

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

Ollie Pope, D'Arcy Short, Ashton Turner, Nick Hobson, Jamie Overton(C), Matthew Short, Cooper Connolly(VC), Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Lloyd Pope, Henry Thornton

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Matthew Short, Jamie Overton

Vice-captain – Cooper Connolly, Jason Behrendorff

Wicketkeeper – Ollie Pope

AS vs PS Probable Winners:

This should be an excellent New Year's Eve match between two strong teams! Adelaide Strikers have home advantage, but the Perth Scorchers have players in better form. We predict a close, high-scoring game, with the Perth Scorchers coming out on top. Considering the team combination, Adelaide Strikers is expected to win this match.