The Adelaide Strikers are all set to take on the Melbourne Stars in Match 20 of the Big Bash League 2023-24 on Sunday, December 31 at the Adelaide Oval. The hosts started off the tournament well defeating the Sydney Thunder after the washed-out game. However, two consecutive losses have pegged them back.
Currently, Adelaide Strikers are fifth on the table, with three points from four games. Meanwhile, the Melbourne Stars are fourth on the table with four points from five games. They had a contrasting start, losing their first three matches. However, they have made a great comeback winning their last two games. In this article, we take a look at fantasy suggestions for Match 20 of the Big Bash League 2023-24 between the Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars.
Match Details
Match: Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars, Match 20, BBL 2023-24
Date: Sunday, December 31, 06:45 PM LOCAL, 1.45 PM IST
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Live Streaming: Star Sports, Hotstar
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Adelaide Oval is likely to suit the batters in the upcoming game. The average score at the venue in T20 is 153. The team that wins the loss is likely to bowl first.
Head-to-Head Record
The Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers have a close rivalry. The Melbourne Stars have a slight upper hand winning nine games against them, one more than what the Adelaide Strikers have won.
Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers – Predicted Playing XI
Adelaide Strikers: D’Arcy Short, Matthew Short, Chris Lynn, Jake Weatherald, Adam Hose, Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Harry Nielsen, Wes Agar, David Payne, Cameron Boyce
Melbourne Stars: Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Imad Wasim, Jonathan Merlo, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Joel Paris
Dream11 Suggestions
Captain: Glenn Maxwell
Vice-captain: Matthew Short
Wicket-keeper: Sam Harper
Batter: Chris Lynn, Thomas Rogers
All-rounders: Jamie Overton, Beau Webster, D’Arcy Short
Bowlers: David Payne, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf
Squads
Melbourne Stars Squad: Sam Harper(w), Glenn Maxwell(c), Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Thomas Rogers, Beau Webster, Imad Wasim, Jonathan Merlo, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Daniel Lawrence, Nick Larkin, Mark Steketee, Corey Rocchiccioli
Adelaide Strikers Squad: Matthew Short(c), D Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Harry Nielsen(w), Wes Agar, Cameron Boyce, Brendan Doggett, Thomas Kelly, Ben Manenti, Henry Thornton
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