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Anticipation is building as Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars prepare to collide in the 20th match of the Big Bash League 2023-24 at the illustrious Adelaide Oval.
Adelaide Strikers, coming off a setback in their recent match against Melbourne Renegades, are on a redemption quest. On the other hand, Melbourne Stars enter the fray with a victorious momentum from their last encounter against Hobart Hurricanes.
In the points standings, Melbourne Stars currently occupy the fourth position, boasting two wins in three games. Contrastingly, Adelaide Strikers find themselves in the fifth spot with only one win in four games. The clash between these two teams is not just about securing a win, but it also serves as a pivotal moment for both sides to ascend in the rankings.
Big Bash League 2023-24, Match 20:
- Date and time: December 31, 08:15 am GMT | 01:45 pm IST | 07:15 pm local
- Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Adelaide Oval Stadium Pitch Report:
The Adelaide Oval pitch is renowned for its equilibrium, providing advantageous conditions for both batters and bowlers. During the initial phases, fast bowlers can capitalize on the beneficial bounce, while as the game unfolds, batters can also leverage the bounce through well-timed shots. Moreover, in the latter stages of the match, spin bowlers may encounter conducive conditions to exhibit their expertise.
STR vs STA Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Sam Harper
- Batters: Chris Lynn, Hilton Cartwright
- All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Short, Jamie Overton, Beau Webster, D Arcy Short
- Bowlers: Haris Rauf, David Payne
STR vs STA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Glenn Maxwell (c), Matthew Short (vc)
Choice 2: Marcus Stoinis (c), Chris Lynn (vc)
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STR vs STA Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Thomas Fraser Rogers, Adam Hose, Iman Wasim, Usama Mir
STR vs STA Dream11 Team for today’s match (Dec 31, 08:15 am GMT):
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Squads
Adelaide Strikers: Wes Agar, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Travis Head, Adam Hose, Henry Hunt, Thomas Kelly, Chris Lynn, Ben Manenti, Harry Nielsen (wk), Jamie Overton, David Payne, D’Arcy Short, Matt Short (c), Henry Thorton, Jake Weatherald
Melbourne Stars: Scott Boland, Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Brody Couch, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Liam Dawson, Sam Harper (wk), Campbell Kellaway, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Haris Rauf, Tom Rogers, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Imad Wasim, Beau Webster
