SIX vs STR, 45th Match Preview

Sydney Sixers take on Adelaide Strikers in Match 45 of the 2022-23 Big Bash League in Coffs Harbour on Tuesday evening. The Sixers are in second place in the table, one point behind Perth Scorchers in first. The Strikers are in fourth place with 10 points from 11 games. Including this fixture, both teams have three more matches to play in the group stage. Sydney Sixers finally got the better of Perth Scorchers, after five successive defeats, and will be full of confidence ahead of this match. The return of Steve Smith and Nathan Lyon have come at a great time for the team. Adelaide Strikers need to turn their form around or they risk missing out on the play-off spots. They will look to their big win over Sydney Sixers, earlier in the tournament, for inspiration ahead of this match.

SIX vs STR, 45th Match Details

Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers – 45th Match

Venue: International Sports Stadium – Sydney

Date & Time: 17th January 2023 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

SIX vs STR, 45th Match Pitch Report

This pitch is not as quick as some others in use in the BBL but does still offer assistance to the quick bowlers. We expect a par score to be no higher than 155. It will be partly cloudy and humid throughout this contest at Coffs Harbour.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update

Also Read: ‘Women’s Cricket Will Go Next Level’: Players react

SIX vs STR, 45th Match Probable Playing XIs:

Adelaide Strikers Probable Playing XIs

Travid Head (c), Matthew Short, Henry Hunt, Alex Carey (wk), Adam Hose, Colin de Grandhomme. Benjamin Manenti, Cameron Boyce, Wes Agar, Harry Conway, Peter Siddle

Sydney Sixers Probable Playing XIs

Josh Philippe (wk), Steve Smith, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Dan Christian, Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Nathan Lyon, Steve O’Keefe

Topmost Picks for SIX vs STR Dream11 Prediction, 45th Match:

Top Picks – Adelaide Strikers

• Wes Agar – The 25 year old pace bowler has continued to pick up wickets throughout the BBL 2022-23. His speed was too much for Brisbane Heat’s number seven and nine, James Bazley and Spencer Johnson, in the last match.

• Matthew Short – With a hundred and two half-centuries, it has been an excellent campaign for Short. Even when not making a 50, he still contributes and has hit 97 runs from his last three innings without making a half-century.

Top Picks – Sydney Sixers

• Sean Abbott – The all-time BBL top wicket-taker had a slow start to this year’s competition by his own high standards. He comes into this match with nine wickets from his last three games.

• Josh Philippe – Although it has not been his most impressive BBL campaign, the opening keeper-batter has still contributed two half-centuries and will be full of self-belief after the last game.

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

Josh Philippe(VC), Steve Smith, Moises Henriques, Chris Lynn(C), Adam Hose, Sean Abbott, Travid Head, Matthew Short, Ben Dwarshuis, Wes Agar, Henry Thornton

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

Josh Philippe, Steve Smith, Jordan Silk, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Sean Abbott(VC), Hayden Kerr, Matthew Short(C), Ben Dwarshuis, Wes Agar, Peter Siddle

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Chris Lynn, Matthew Short

Vice-captain – Josh Philippe, Sean Abbott

Wicketkeeper – Josh Philippe

SIX vs STR 45th Match Probable winners:

In spite of Adelaide Strikers winning the reverse fixture, it is no surprise when you consider the recent form of both sides. With Adelaide Strikers struggling for form, losing their and the tournament’s second leading run scorer (Chris Lynn) will be a big loss for them. That said, they still have plenty of talent and in Matthew Short and Wes Agar they have players who have been consistent throughout the competition. However, Sydney Sixers will still be buzzing after their win over Perth Scorchers and we are backing the Sixers to win this match. Considering the team combination, Sydney Sixers is expected to win this match.