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The Adelaide Strikers are ready to face the Perth Scorchers in the 17th game of the Big Bash League 2024-25 at the iconic Adelaide Oval on December 31. This match is crucial for both teams as they look to improve their league standings.
The Strikers, currently in seventh place, have had a difficult start to the season with just one win in four games. His recent performance includes a narrow loss to the Hobart Hurricaneswhich they will be eager to rectify in front of their audience. A win could lift them into third place, depending on net run rate.
The Scorchers are doing better, sitting third with two wins from four matches. They come into this match after a solid win over the Brisbane Heat and they will look to maintain their momentum. A win here could take them to second position in the points table.
BBL|14, STR vs SCO
- Date and time: December 31; 8:15am GMT/ 1:45pm IST/ 6:45pm local
- place: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Adelaide Oval Pitch Report
The pitch at Adelaide Oval is expected to provide a balanced environment that benefits both batsmen and bowlers. Fast bowlers may find some initial movement with the new ball, but as the match progresses, the surface is likely to become more batting friendly. Also, short boundaries will further improve the scoring opportunities for the batsmen. Given these conditions, the captain who wins the toss could choose to field first.
STR vs SCO Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeepers: Find AllenOllie Pope
- Beaters: Chris Lynn, Ashton Turner, D’Arcy Short
- Versatile: Jamie Overton, Matthew Short, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly
- Bowlers: Jason Behrendorff, Lloyd Pope
STR vs SCO Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
Option 1: Lloyd Pope (c), Ollie Pope (vc)
Option 2: Chris Lynn (c), Cooper Connolly (vc)
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STR vs SCO Dream11 Prediction Backups
Henry Thornton, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Alex Ross
STR vs SCO Dream11 Team for today’s match (December 31; 8:15am GMT)
squads
Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (c), Fabian Allen, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Jordan Buckingham, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Thomas Kelly, Chris Lynn, Harry Nielsen, Jamie Overton, Lloyd Pope, Ollie Pope, Alex Ross, D’Arcy Short, Henry Thornton, Jake Weatherald
Perth Scorchers: Ashton Turner (c), Ashton Agar, Finn Allen, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Matthew Hurst, Bryce Jackson, Keaton Jennings, Matt Kelly, Lance Morris, Matthew Spoors, Andrew Tye.
