STR vs STA Match Preview

On Sunday evening at the Adelaide Oval, the Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars will face off in Match 20 of the 2023-24 Big Bash League. The Strikers have three points but have lost their last two games, whereas the Stars have four points after two victories. Adelaide Strikers are in the bottom half of the table and need to turn things around quickly if they are to salvage their season. However, they will fancy their chances in front of their home fans, even against a resurgent Melbourne Stars. Melbourne Stars will go into every match believing they have a chance now that Glenn Maxwell is back to full fitness and delivering with the bat. Their recent form has been excellent, and they will have no reservations about traveling to Adelaide for this game.

STR vs STA Match Details

Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars – 20th Match

Venue: Adelaide Oval – Adelaide

Date & Time: 31th December 2023 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

STR vs STA Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	180
Avg 2nd inn score	177
Win% batting 1st	52
Win% batting 2nd	48

STR vs STA Pitch Report

During this year’s BBL, the only previous game at this venue saw a total of 405 runs scored. On Sunday evening, we anticipate another good batting wicket.

STR vs STA Weather Report

Sunday will be a warm and sunny day in Adelaide, with temperatures dropping from 23 degrees to the high teens in the evening.

STR vs STA Last Five Matches

STR ( Adelaide Strikers )	L L W NR L
STA ( Melbourne Stars )	W W L L L

STR vs STA Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	STR Won	STA Won	Tie	NR
Overall	17	8	9	0	0
Last 5	5	1	4	0	0

Injury News

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

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STR vs STA Probable Playing XIs:

Adelaide Strikers Probable Playing XIs

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

Melbourne Stars Probable Playing XIs

Sam Harper (wk), Hilton Cartwright, Glenn Maxwell (c), Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis, Thomas Rogers, Imad Wasim, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Olly Stone, Joel Paris

Topmost Picks for STR vs STA Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Adelaide Strikers

• Matthew Short- the skipper had made half-centuries in the previous two matches before being dismissed for only 8 against the Renegades. He will be keen to get back on track in this fixture.
• Jamie Overton- the England international has been in fine form ahead of this game with 6 wickets and scores of 31 not out and 29 not out across his last three BBL matches.

Top Picks – Melbourne Stars

• Thomas Rogers- the left-handed top order batter has made a score in the 20s in each of his innings in this year’s BBL and was unbeaten in the last game, taking the Stars to victory.
• Marcus Stoinis- the all-rounder has picked up only one wicket so far in the competition but his ability to dismiss batters at big moments could be crucial on such a batter friendly pitch.

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

Sam Harper, Hilton Cartwright, Chris Lynn, Matthew Short, Jamie Overton(VC), D’Arcy Short, Glenn Maxwell(C), Beau Webster, David Payne, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf

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

Sam Harper, Hilton Cartwright, Chris Lynn, Matthew Short(C), Jamie Overton, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Beau Webster(VC), David Payne, Adam Hose, Haris Rauf

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short

Vice-captain – Jamie Overton, Beau Webster

Wicketkeeper – Sam Harper

STR vs STA Probable Winners:

These teams were fifth and fourth, respectively, but not far behind the second-placed team. We anticipate a close game, with both teams’ star batters likely to enjoy the pitch. Our prediction is for another high-scoring match at the Adelaide Oval, and we expect home fans to be pleased at the end of the game because we are rooting for the Adelaide Strikers to win. Considering the team combination, Adelaide Strikers is expected to win this match.