STR vs THU T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, BBL 2023
Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder get the 2023-24 Big Bash League back underway with Match 8 of the tournament on Tuesday evening in Adelaide. The Strikers saw their only fixture abandoned without a ball bowled whereas Sydney Thunder lost to Brisbane Heat in Match 6. Read on as we preview this game. The match gets underway at the Adelaide Oval at 19:15 local time.
The Strikers will be desperate to get their tournament underway with a win after the disappointment of their washout fixture during the first round of games. The players will be raring to go and have an excellent chance of success in front of their home fans.
Sydney Thunder will be looking for more runs from their top order in this match than we saw in Canberra in Match 6 but if their bowlers can maintain the same level then they will have a good chance of pushing Adelaide Strikers all the way in this clash.
Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder 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 THU Match Toss Prediction
Across T20s, teams batting first have a stronger record than those fielding first at the Adelaide Oval. We predict that both teams will want to bat first in this game on Tuesday evening.
STR vs THU Pitch Report
The wicket at the Adelaide Oval usually provides for a good cricket contest. A par score will be around 175 but pace and spin bowlers will both get assistance from the surface.
Adelaide Weather Report
Clear conditions are forecast across Tuesday evening in Adelaide. It will start off at a mild 16 degrees but the temperature could drop as low as 13 degrees by the end.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder, BBL 2023
Adelaide Strikers Team News & Playing 11
STR Team News
Due to the Australia versus Pakistan Test series, Adelaide Strikers will be without both Travis Head and Alex Carey for this clash. There is plenty of debate over who they will select as their bowling attack but they have no injuries to contend with in their squad.
STR Key Players
- Chris Lynn - The 33 year old right-hander struggled in the Abu Dhabi T10 tournament but he has so much experience that he is never far from making a big score in white ball cricket.
- Matthew Short - The Australian international has hit over 1800 T20 runs at a strike-rate of 139.74 and with a top score of 100 not out.
- Wes Agar - The 26 year old approaches every game with the mindset of bowling as fast as he can. He has a strike-rate of 15.5 in T20 cricket.
- David Payne - the England international will have no issues with the colder conditions in this game. He bowls a full length and regularly gets swing to trouble some top batters
STR Team Form
Adelaide Strikers did not make it onto the field in their opening game but have plenty of players who have been in strong form over recent months.
Adelaide Strikers Predicted Playing 11
Matthew Short (c), D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Jake Weatherald, James Bazley, Jamie Overton, Harry Nielsen (wk), Wes Agar, Henry Thornton, David Payne
Sydney Thunder Team News & Playing 11
THU Team News
It is highly unlikely that Jason Sangha, who is struggling with a wrist injury, and Will Salzmann, who is currently ill, will be able to take the field for this game on Tuesday. David Warner remains away with the Test team but Jason Sangha is expected back for this match.
THU Key Players
- Alex Hales - The vastly experienced opener comes into this match after a golden duck in the last match and on a poor run of scores but he has been one of the best T20 batters in the world over the last 10 years.
- Oliver Davies - With 35 runs and top scoring for Thunder against Brisbane Heat, it already looks like the 23 year old is on the same impressive level as last year’s tournament.
- Tanveer Sangha - The young leg-spinner looks set for a long international career and dismissed three of Brisbane Heat’s top three in Match 6.
- Zaman Khan - The Pakistan international is only available until the end of Round 4 of the BBL 2023. As a result, we expect him to be pushing that little bit more in these opening games.
THU Team Form
Sydney Thunder’s bowlers put their team in a strong position in the last game but their batters will need to improve if they are to win this match.
Sydney Thunder Predicted Playing 11
Cameron Bancroft, Alex Hales, Matthew Gilkes (wk), Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Liam Hatcher, Zaman Khan, Tanveer Sangha
Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder Head to Head
These two sides have been very well matched across the years of the BBL with the Strikers currently leading Thunder 10-9 overall. A win on Tuesday will see the Strikers record their fourth successive win over Thunder.
STR vs THU Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
STR Won |
THU Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
21 |
10 |
9 |
0 |
2 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder Betting Odds
The bookmakers have Adelaide Strikers as the favourites at 1.72 to win this match. Sydney Thunder are the underdogs at 2.05.
Who will win Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder T20 Match?
Sydney Thunder under-performed in their opening fixture but they have plenty of strong players across their squad. However, up against Adelaide Strikers, they must be at their best. We have the Strikers as the top team ahead of Tuesday.
🏆 Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder Prediction
Although Adelaide Strikers are yet to bowl or bat in the tournament, most pundits still think that they will be one of the strongest sides as they have consistent performers across their XI. Sydney Thunder were not at their best in their opener and they need to show more quality particularly with the bat. Overall, at their home ground, we are backing Adelaide Strikers to win.
Adelaide Strikers to beat Sydney Thunder
Dec 19, 2023
13:45 IST / 8:15 GMT
Adelaide Oval - Adelaide, Australia
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