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Our Pick Sydney Sixers are favourites to win
Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers are both looking to build on wins last time out when they meet in the latest 2020-21 Big Bash League fixture. The match, at the Blundstone Arena, takes place on Sunday December 20 and the live action starts at 11:10 local time.
The Sixers were particularly impressive last time out, earning a record-breaking win against Melbourne Renegades. After posting 205/4, powered by Josh Philippe’s 95, Ben Dwarshuis claimed 4-13 as they carted Melbourne Renegades for just 60 in reply.
Adelaide Strikers have played Hobart twice, meanwhile. They lost the first game but got their revenge last time out. Peter Siddle took 5-16 as they bowled Hobart out for 146, before Jake Weatherald hammered 68* in a five-wicket win.
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Though they were asked to bat first last time out, Sydney Sixers might choose to this time, given their success.
There is a small chance of rain on a cloudy morning in Hobart.
Pace bowlers and batsmen have got the most out of the Hobart wicket.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers, Big Bash League 2020-21.
Jason Holder is available for Sydney Sixers’ match against Adelaide Strikers. The Sixers must now decide whether to put the West Indian all-rounder straight in or stick with the side that thrashed Melbourne Renegades.
Sydney Sixers put an opening defeat to Hobart Hurricanes firmly behind them by beating Melbourne Renegades last time out. After hitting 162/6 in reply to 178/8 in the opening match of the tournament, they bounced back by smashing 205/4 last time out. Josh Philippe smashed 95 and that alone would have been more than enough as Ben Dwarshuis took 4-13 and the Renegades folded for just 60.
Josh Philippe (wk), Jack Edwards, James Vince, Daniel Hughes (c), Jordan Silk, Dan Christian, Jason Holder, Carlos Brathwaite, Ben Dwarshuis, Steve O’Keefe, Gurinder Sandhu
Harry Conway and Liam Scott are available and in the squad as Adelaide look to build on their win against Hobart last time out. They could stick with a winning team, however.
Adelaide Strikers opened with a defeat to Hobart Hurricanes but then beat the same opposition last time out. Peter Siddle took 5-16 and Jake Weatherald (68*) and Alex Carey (55) ensured the Strikers earned a comfortable five-wicket win chasing 147.
Phil Salt, Jake Weatherald. Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (c, wk), Jonathan Wells, Matthew Short, Ryan Gibson, Rashid Khan, Dan Worrall, Peter Siddle, Wes Agar
Sydney Sixers have won their last four games against Adelaide Strikers. Last season, they chased 177 to win by seven wickets at Coffs Harbour and then bowled the Strikers out for 135 to win by two wickets at the Adelaide Oval. Rashid Khan took four wickets in the latter game, but three consecutive fours for Josh Hazlewood got the nervy Sixers just over the line.
| Matches Played | SYS Won | ADS Won | Tie | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Sydney Sixers should be favourites for this game, having got back to winning ways in some style last time out, but the bookmakers have gone the other way. The Sixers are well worth backing as a result.
Sydney Sixers might be outsiders with the bookmakers but their performance last time out shows they are well worth backing.
Wicket-keeper(s)
Josh Philippe and Alex Carey are both 9.5 credits but both found form last time out and are both worth picking.
Batsmen
Jake Weatherald starred last time out, while Jordan Silk has also found form this season as well. Jake Edwards is 8.5 credits, like Silk, and the three make a versatile batting line-up.
All-rounders
Jason Holder is pushing for a first start and if he does, he is worth picking at nine credits. His bowling is key and he will swing the bat if it comes down to it. Compatriot Carlos Brathwaite showed his bowling form last time out, meanwhile, and he is just 8.5 credits.
Bowlers
Rashid Khan is 9.5 credits and looks an excellent pick, even if he is still yet to find his world-leading form. Peter Siddle and Ben Dwarshuis are exceptional value considering their form in their respective last games, while Steve O’Keefe has been in the wickets of late too.
Captain/vice-captain
Ben Dwarshuis and Peter Siddle go into this game on the back of excellent bowling performance, while the two wicket-keepers are in good batting form. Josh Philippe and Alex Carey are might be worth gambling on.
Batsmen:Jake Weatherald, Jordan Silk, Jake Edwards
All Rounder:Jason Holder, Carlos Brathwaite
Wicket Keeper:Josh Philippe (c), Alex Carey (vc)
Bowler:Rashid Khan, Peter Siddle, Steve O’Keefe, Ben Dwarshuis
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