Adelaide Strikers' challenge to strike form after a string of failures
| Date | December 31, 2024 |
| Time | 1:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Big Bash League 2024-25 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Matthew Short has odds of 3.05 to be Adelaide Strikers' best batsman
- Keaton Jennings has odds of 3.10 to be Perth Scorchers' best batsman
- Jamie Overton has odds of 3.65 to be Adelaide Strikers' best bowler
- Andrew Tye has odds of 3.35 to be Perth Scorchers' best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
The competition is heating up in the Big Bash League 2024-25. The Adelaide Strikers must gather their form and spirit to take on the Perth Scorchers in the 17th game. The Strikers went down against the Hobart Hurricanes and have struggled with their consistency this season. The odds have fallen for the team, and they will look to win this game and keep hopes alive. The Scorchers defeated the Brisbane Heat in the last game, and the team is looking to build on this momentum. The two teams have shared a close rivalry, and we expect it to be a nail-biting contest.
Adelaide Strikers Preview
Matthew Short and his team must pull up their socks. They went down against the Hobart Hurricanes in the last game by 11 runs, their third loss in four games. Poor performances with the ball have brought them down in the pecking order on cricket betting apps. Matthew Short will look to lead from the front and inspire confidence in his players to win and revive their hopes for the rest of the season.
Matthew Short has batted well this season and will look to put up a big opening-wicket stand with D'Arcy Short. Chris Lynn's lack of form is hurting the team. He must do well at No. 3 and steer the innings with Ollie Pope and Alex Ross. The team has firepower in the lower middle order and expects a good show from Jamie Overton, James Bazley, and Liam Scott.
The bowling attack leaked 214 runs in the last game, and they must make a strong comeback. The side will need tight spells and wickets with the new ball from Matthew Short and Henry Thornton. Liam Scott and Cameron Boyce struggled in the last game and must do well here. Overton and Lloyd Pope will have a crucial role in the game as support bowlers.
Expected Starting XI for Adelaide Strikers
Matthew Short (c), D'Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope (wk), Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, Liam Scott, James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope
Perth Scorchers Preview
Ashton Turner and his men will be confident going into this game. It was a clinical show from the team in their last game against Brisbane Heat, where they won by 33 runs. They started the season as the favourites on cricket betting sites, but things haven't gone as expected. Turner would look to exploit Adelaide Strikers' lack of form and do well in this game.
Finn Allen has made only 10 runs in four games. Keaton Jennings may replace him and needs to deliver a strong start with Matthew Hurst. The middle order is doing well, and the side will need runs from Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, and Ashton Turner. Ashton Agar and Nick Hobson put up a match-winning stand in the last game, and they will be confident.
The bowling attack has delivered steady performances in the season. Jason Behrendorff and Lance Morris are in good form, and the team expects them to strike early and put the Strikers under pressure. Ashton Agar and Andrew Tye are in good form and will look to use the conditions to their advantage. Matthew Kelly and Turner add depth to the attack, making it strong.
Expected Starting XI for Perth Scorchers
Ashton Turner (c), Keaton Jennings, Matthew Hurst (wk), Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Matthew Kelly, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris
TOSS: To Bowl First
The side chasing the score has won the last five out of seven games in Adelaide. It isn't easy to set a score as big scores have been chased successfully. The team winning the toss would like to use the conditions to their advantage by bowling first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect clear skies over Adelaide, and the conditions will be good for a T20 game. It is a great batting surface where batsmen can play easily with short boundaries working to their advantage. The side batting first would need at least 180 runs on the board to feel confident.
OUR PREDICTION
The Adelaide Strikers need to rise to the challenge in this game. The bowling attack is looking toothless, and they can't afford another poor show in this must-win game. They play at home and shall look to use the home advantage. The Scorchers have a strong batting lineup and experience in their bowling attack. We expect the Perth Scorchers to start favorites in this game based on the current form.
Our Prediction is for Perth Scorchers to win
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