STR vs STA T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, BBL 2023
Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars go head to head in Match 20 of the 2023-24 Big Bash League on Sunday evening at the Adelaide Oval. The Strikers are on three points but have lost their last two games whereas the Stars have four points after victories in their last two matches. Read on as we preview this New Year’s Eve fixture. The match begins at 19:15 local time in Adelaide.
Adelaide Strikers are in the bottom half of the table and need to turn around their current form if they are to get this season back on track. However, in front of their home fans they will fancy their chances even against a resurgent Melbourne Stars.
With Glenn Maxwell back to full fitness and delivering with the bat, Melbourne Stars will come into every match believing they have a chance. Their recent form is strong and they will have no fears of travelling to Adelaide for this fixture.
Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket, Fox Sports, Seven Network and the Star Sports Network.
Live Streaming: You can live-stream the match on Kayo, Sky Go and Disney+ Hotstar.
STR vs STA Match Toss Prediction
Adelaide Strikers won the last game at the Adelaide Oval in spite of being inserted to bat first. We predict that both captains will choose to field first if they win the toss.
STR vs STA Pitch Report
The only previous game at this venue during this year’s BBL saw a combined 405 runs scored. We expect to see another good batting wicket on Sunday evening.
Adelaide Weather Report
It is set to be a warm and sunny day in Adelaide on Sunday with the temperature expected to drop from 23 degrees to the high teens in the evening.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars, BBL 2023
Adelaide Strikers Team News & Playing 11
STR Team News
With no injuries reported following their 4 wicket defeat with 8 balls remaining to Melbourne Renegades on Friday, any potential changes will be purely tactical ahead of this match with the Stars. Jamie Overton’s recent batting form could see him pushed higher in the order.
STR Key Players
- Matthew Short- the skipper had made half-centuries in the previous two matches before being dismissed for only 8 against the Renegades. He will be keen to get back on track in this fixture.
- Chris Lynn- the vastly experienced former Australian white ball international hit a half-century is having a good BBL 2023-24 season with 93 runs across the last two games.
- David Payne- the left-arm England white ball opening bowler comes into this clash with the Stars after dismissing Quinton de Kock with the second ball of the innings against the Renegades.
- Jamie Overton- the England international has been in fine form ahead of this game with 6 wickets and scores of 31 not out and 29 not out across his last three BBL matches.
STR Team Form
Adelaide Strikers have struggled across this Christmas period and are looking to avoid their third successive defeat in this game.
Adelaide Strikers Predicted Playing 11
Matthew Short (c), D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Jake Weatherald, Adam Hose, Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Harry Nielsen (wk), Wes Agar, David Payne, Cameron Boyce
Melbourne Stars Team News & Playing 11
STA Team News
With Usama Mir and Haris Rauf now joining up with the Pakistan squad there will be a big void to fill in the bowling attack for this match. Therefore we can expect at least two changes for Melbourne Stars with Olly Stone and Mark Steketee their most likely replacements.
STA Key Players
- Thomas Rogers- the left-handed top order batter has made a score in the 20s in each of his innings in this year’s BBL and was unbeaten in the last game, taking the Stars to victory.
- Glenn Maxwell- with a reduced target from only seven overs, the skipper was pushed to the top of the order and delivered another brilliant white ball innings in the win over the Strikers.
- Joel Paris- the 31 year old left-arm fast medium bowler picked up the big wicket of Matthew Wade during the first over of the match on Thursday.
- Marcus Stoinis- the all-rounder has picked up only one wicket so far in the competition but his ability to dismiss batters at big moments could be crucial on such a batter friendly pitch.
STA Team Form
Melbourne Stars had a very slow start to the season but come into this match looking for their third win in a row.
Melbourne Stars Predicted Playing 11
Sam Harper (wk), Hilton Cartwright, Glenn Maxwell (c), Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis, Thomas Rogers, Imad Wasim, Jonathan Merlo, Mark Steketee, Olly Stone, Joel Paris
Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars Head to Head
These two teams have been very well matched across the history of the BBL but over recent years it is the Stars who have dominated this fixture with four victories from the last five head to heads.
STR vs STA Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
STR Won |
STA Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
17 |
8 |
9 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars Betting Odds
In spite of the recent wins for Melbourne Stars it is Adelaide Strikers who are the favourites to win this match. The Strikers can be backed at 1.72 with the Stars out at 2.00.
Who will win Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars T20 Match?
Both sides have plenty of genuine T20 quality in their side although it would appear from the last game that Melbourne Stars are a little over-reliant on Glenn Maxwell. Overall, we have Adelaide Strikers as the top team.
🏆 Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars Prediction
Ahead of Saturday’s fixture, these teams were in fifth and fourth but not far behind the second placed side. We are expecting a close contest with the big name batters on both teams likely to enjoy the pitch. Our prediction is for another high scoring match at the Adelaide Oval and we expect the home supporters to be happy at the end of the game as we are backing Adelaide Strikers to win.
Adelaide Strikers to beat Melbourne Stars
Dec 31, 2023
13:45 IST / 8:15 GMT
Adelaide Oval - Adelaide, Australia
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