STR vs STA, 23th Match Preview

Match 23 of the 2022-23 Big Bash League sees Adelaide Strikers go head to head with Melbourne Stars at the Adelaide Oval. Big Bash is slowly building up toward the middle phase of the league stages with teams trying to find their right balance and depth in the playing XI. Adelaide Strikers had a brilliant start to the league with 3 wins in their first 3 matches but lost their next 2 matches and looking for momentum with a victory in this match. Melbourne Stars are having a tough start winning just 1 out of their 5 matches played so far. Both teams will look to get crucial points from this match to surge ahead in the table and break their losing streak.

STR vs STA, 23th Match Details

Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers – 23th Match

Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Date & Time: 31th December at 01:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

STR vs STA, 23th Match Pitch Report

The pitch is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 146 runs. The Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 75% of the total wickets at this venue.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update

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STR vs STA, 23th Match Probable Playing XIs:

Adelaide Strikers Probable Playing XIs

Jake Weatherald, Matthew Short, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Colin de Grandhomme, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen(WK), Rashid Khan, Wes Agar, Henry Thornton, Peter Siddle(c)

Melbourne Stars Probable Playing XIs

Joe Clarke (wk), Thomas Rogers, Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Nick Larkin, Luke Wood, Campbell Kellaway, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Trent Boult, Adam Zampa (c)

Topmost Picks for STR vs STA Dream11 Prediction, 23th Match:

Top Picks – Adelaide Strikers

• Matthew Short – He has been the top run-scorer for Adelaide Strikers with 177 runs at a strike rate of 130. He has struck 7 sixes and 16 fours. Also the premium pick as a bowler with a superb spell of 2-0-11-2 in the match

• Henry Thornton – He has been the best bowler for Adelaide Strikers and has picked up 14 wickets while bowling at an average of 7 and an economy rate of 6.29. His bowling has been phenomenal in the league so far.

Top Picks – Melbourne Stars

• Joe Clarke – The wicket-keeper batsman is the top run-scorer for Melbourne Stars with 157 runs at a strike rate of 142. He has struck 7 sixes and 14 fours. Beau Webster has also made 149 runs at a strike rate of 130. 

• Luke Wood – Luke Wood has been the best bowler for Melbourne Stars and has picked up 9 wickets while bowling at an average of 15 and an economy rate of 8.56.

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

Joe Clarke(C), Matthew Short, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Hilton Cartwright, Thomas Kelly, Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis, Luke Wood, Rashid Khan, Henry Thornton(VC)

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

Joe Clarke, Matthew Short(C), Chris Lynn, Nick Larkin, Hilton Cartwright, Thomas Kelly, Beau Webster(VC), Colin de Grandhomme, Luke Wood, Adam Zampa, Henry Thornton

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Joe Clarke, Matthew Short

Vice-captain – Henry Thornton, Beau Webster

Wicketkeeper – Joe Clarke

STR vs STA 23th Match Probable winners:

Melbourne Stars have been struggling for consistency with both batters and bowlers not playing superbly in sync. They will hope to continue their winning momentum. Adelaide Strikers have a strong pace unit with No.1 T20 spinner Rashid Khan in their bowling unit. Strikers are placed at the top spot in the points table. Their batters too have been on the mark with depth till No.7 in the match. Adelaide Strikers had a brilliant start to the league with 3 wins in their first 3 matches. We expect Adelaide Strikers to win this match. Considering the team combination, Adelaide Strikers is expected to win this match.