Match Details
Date: 31 December 2022
Time : 1:30 PM IST
Venue : Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Ball-by-ball commentary : SportsTiger App
Preview
Adelaide Strikers are in the top half of the points table with three wins in five games. Meanwhile, Melbourne Stars have just not got going this season. They have won only one game so far out of four games played. Now, to stay in the hunt, the Stars will have to make a recovery. Meanwhile, the Strikers also have not been in the best form from their last two games. They need to win this game to retain their position in the top half.
Pitch Report
Generally, the Adelaide Oval is reckoned to be the best batting wicket in Australia. But the bowlers, especially spinners will also enjoy assistance from the pitch. Overall, a good game of cricket will be on the cards.
Team Analysis
Adelaide Strikers
The Strikers have lost two games in a row after a string of wins. They were defeated by Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers in their last two games. Against the Scorchers, Adelaide Strikers could not put on a good total as the opposition chased it down with ease. Although Henry Thorton and Matthew Short bagged two wickets each, they could not stop Scorchers from chasing down the total. Meanwhile, with the bat, only Chris Lynn scored a handful of runs. Others got starts but could not convert them, resulting in a below-par total. Now, with Stars pitted against them, the Strikers will look to regain the lost form.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Adelaide Strikers
Henry Hunt, Matthew Short, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Colin de Grandhomme, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen (wk), Rashid Khan, Ben Manenti, Henry Thornton, Peter Siddle (c)
Melbourne Stars
Melbourne Stars have not shown up in the tournament so far. Out of five games played, they have managed to win only one. In their last three games, they have suffered defeats against Perth Scorchers (twice) and Sydney Sixers. Batters have not stepped up for them. In their last game, the Stars could not post a good total as they were bowled out for 135. They then conceded the total with 15 balls to spare. Now, with the Strikers pitted against them, it will be tough for the Stars but they will have to be at their best.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Melbourne Stars
Thomas Rogers, Joe Clarke (wk), Beau Webster, Nick Larkin, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Campbell Kellaway, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Luke Wood, Adam Zampa (c), Trent Boult
Match Prediction
Conclusion
Adelaide Strikers might have lost two games in a row but they are better-placed team than Melbourne Stars and thus will be expected to take them down.
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