ST vs AS Match Preview

Adelaide Strikers will face Sydney Thunder in the 3rd game in the 2024-25 Big Bash League in Canberra. While both squads will be looking to start with a win, the Strikers will be confident in their chances because they have dominated Thunder over the last few seasons, defeating them in five consecutive games. 

ST vs AS Match Details 

Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers – 03rd Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: Manuka Oval, Griffith

Date & Time: 17th December 2024 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

ST vs AS Venue Stats

ST vs AS 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.

ST vs AS Weather Report

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

ST vs AS Last Five Matches

ST vs AS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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ST vs AS Probable Playing XIs:

Adelaide Strikers Probable Playing XIs

Sydney Thunder Probable Playing XIs

David Warner (c), Sam Konstas, Cameron Bancroft, Nic Maddinson, Matthew Gilkes (wk), Oliver Davies, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Lockie Ferguson, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha

Topmost Picks for ST vs AS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Adelaide Strikers

• Jake Fraser-McGurk –  Matthew Short had an outstanding season last season, scoring 541 runs and finishing as his team's leading run scorer. Short scored 74 points in his last game against the Sydney Thunder.
• Jamie Overton – Jamie Overton was one of the Adelaide Strikers' most consistent bowlers last season, taking 16 wickets.

Top Picks – Sydney Thunder

• David Warner – The pressure would be on David Warner as the Sydney Thunders look to improve their performance this season. Despite not playing much cricket, Warner remains one of the most lethal T20 batters.
• Daniel Sams –  Daniel Sams was the lone bright spot in the Sydney Thunders' disappointing season last year. With 12 wickets, he was his team's leading wicket-taker.

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

Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings, David Warner, Chris Lynn, Matthew Short(C), D’Arcy Short, Daniel Sams, Chris Green(VC), Lockie Ferguson, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce

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

Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings, David Warner, Chris Lynn, Matthew Short, D’Arcy Short(VC), Daniel Sams(C), Chris Green, Lockie Ferguson, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Matthew Short, Daniel Sams

Vice-captain – Chris Green, D’Arcy Short

Wicketkeeper – Cameron Bancroft

ST vs AS Probable Winners:

Last season, the Sydney Thunder struggled to get started, winning only one game and completing eighth on the table. They encountered the Adelaide Strikers multiple times and were outplayed both times, with Adelaide completing the double over them. In fact, the Thunder have not defeated the Strikers over their last five meetings. In contrast, the Adelaide Strikers enjoyed a slow start this year but eventually found their groove, winning four straight games to secure a playoff spot. Considering the team combination, Adelaide Strikers is expected to win this match.

David Warner’s return did not go as well as planned and Sydney Thunder are now well on their way out. Adelaide are still hanging in though and are closer than where they were a couple weeks ago to making the Finals.

ST vs AS Match Details

Date: January 15th, 2024

Time:  1:45 AM IST

Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra

ST vs AS Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

ST vs AS Pitch Report

Canberra could be better for sides batting second with the ball coming on better under lights.

ST vs AS Predicted Playing XI

ST Playing XI

Cameron Bancroft, Alex Hales, Jason Sangha, Oliver Davies/ David Warner, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green, Liam Hatcher, Zaman Khan, Tanveer Sangha

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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ST vs AS Key Players

David Warner

David Warner returns to the BBL and has a really small window to turn his franchise’s fortunes around. They have been pretty poor all tournament and are on their way out unless Warner can conjure something special.

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.

ST vs AS Match Tips

Adelaide Strikers come in favorites after a strong turnaround in the previous game.

Match Prediction: Adelaide Strikers Will Win the Match