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.

AS-W vs MS-W Match Preview

This is the final round of league games for the Women's Big Bash League 2024. The Melbourne Stars Women will face the Adelaide Strikers Women in their 39th game. The two teams are out of the running for the next round. The Melbourne Stars Women fell to the Brisbane Heat Women in the previous game, but the Adelaide Strikers Women beat the Perth Scorchers Women in the most recent game.

AS-W vs MS-W Match Details

Adelaide Strikers-W vs Melbourne Stars-W – 39th Match, WBBL 2024

Venue: CitiPower Centre Junction Oval, St Kilda

Date & Time: 24th November 2024 at 04:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

AS-W vs MS-W Venue Stats

AS-W vs MS-W Pitch Report

The pitch is small, and the outfield is extremely fast. There isn't much for bowlers to work with, and both quick bowlers and spinners have struggled on this track.

AS-W vs MS-W Weather Report

It will be a warm evening, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

AS-W vs MS-W Last Five Matches

AS-W vs MS-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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AS-W vs MS-W Probable Playing XIs:

Melbourne Stars-W Probable Playing XIs

Annabel Sutherland (c), Sophie Reid (wk), Meg Lanning, Marizanne Kapp, Tess Flintoff, Rhys McKenna, Deepti Sharma, Ines McKeon, Kim Garth, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day

Adelaide Strikers-W Probable Playing XIs

Tahlia McGrath (c), Katie Mack, Smriti Mandhana, Laura Wolvaardt, Bridget Patterson (wk), Madeline Penna, Orla Prendergast, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Jemma Barsby, Megan Schutt, Anesu Mushangwe

Topmost Picks for AS-W vs MS-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Adelaide Strikers-W

• Tahlia McGrath – Tahlia McGrath is the backbone of this batting and will look to do well in the middle order.
• Megan Schutt – Megan Schutt was the standout performer from the Heat’s bowling unit, registering incredible figures of 2-14 from 4 overs.

Top Picks – Melbourne Stars-W

• Meg Lanning – Meg Lanning tops the batting charts with 154 runs in 6 innings at an average of 25 and a strike rate of 105.
• Kim Garth – The bowling unit has been led by her, who has 9 wickets in 7 innings at an economy of 6.61.

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

Bridget Patterson, Sophie Reid, Smriti Mandhana(VC), Laura Wolvaardt, Meg Lanning, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland(C), Tahlia McGrath, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington

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

Bridget Patterson, Sophie Reid, Smriti Mandhana, Laura Wolvaardt, Meg Lanning, Marizanne Kapp(C), Annabel Sutherland, Tahlia McGrath(VC), Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland

Vice-captain – Smriti Mandhana, Tahlia McGrath

Wicketkeeper – Bridget Patterson

AS-W vs MS-W Probable Winners:

It will be an argument of pride for both teams, as the outcome of this game will have no impact on their fortunes. The Melbourne Stars Women have had trouble with form and consistency, so the batting lineup must fire on all cylinders to win. The Adelaide Strikers Women are favorites because they have won two games in a row. Considering the team combination, Adelaide Strikers-W is expected to win this match.

Adelaide Strikers look like they are missing Rashid Khan this time. He has been a consistent contributor for them in the past and in his absence the bowling has looked concerning. Melbourne though has been coming back well in recent games with Glenn Maxwell providing some all-round magic in the previous game to get them back up.

AS vs MS Match Details

Date: December 31st, 2023

Time:  1:45 AM IST

Venue: Adelaide Oval

AS vs MS Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

AS vs MS Pitch Report

Adelaide has been a touch on the drier side and could be better for sides batting first.

AS vs MS Predicted Playing XI

MS Playing XI

Sam Harper, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Thomas Rogers, Beau Webster, Imad Wasim, Jonathan Merlo, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Joel Paris

AS Playing XI

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

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AS vs MS Key Players

Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell continues his good form. He was brilliant all-round in the previous game and with the form he has been in, the Melbourne Stars could be expecting him to carry them deep into the tournament.

D’Arcy Short

D’Arcy Short has been getting some good starts in the tournament. His struggles against slower bowling persist but the initial stages of his innings continue to go strong.

AS vs MS Match Tips

Melbourne Stars come in favorites after a strong turnaround in the previous game.

Match Prediction: Melbourne Stars Will Win the Match