πππππ :Β Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers
ππππ : December 17 ,βTuesdayββ
ππππ :β 13:45 PM ISTβββββ
πππππ : Manuka Oval, Griffith, Australia
ππππππππππ :ββ 3rd T20 2024
Adelaide Strikers have outplayed Sydney Thunder consistently in recent seasons, securing five straight victories against them.
- The captain who wins the toss might find it beneficial to send the opposition in first, as the conditions seem to suit the team that bats later.
- A score of around 160 will be par at the Manuka Oval.
- Adelaide Strikers will rely on Matthew Short, who topped their run charts last season with 541 runs.
Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
SYT vs ADS Match Prediction & Analysis
Adelaide Strikers are set to face Sydney Thunder in the third game of the 2024-25 Big Bash League at Canberra. While both teams will be looking to kick things off with a win, the Strikers will feel confident of their chances as they have dominated Thunder comprehensively over the past few seasons, having beaten them in five straight games.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Sydney Thunder Preview
Last season, the Thunder endured a dismal campaign, scraping together just a single victory from their eight complete games, propelling them to the bottom of the league. However, this season, they have the unique advantage of a stable squad, as none of their players are part of the Australian Test team.
David Warner, with his leadership ban lifted, will captain the side in his first uninterrupted BBL season. Despite coming into the tournament out of form, Warner has plenty to prove after being overlooked in the IPL auction. Expect him to make a statement on the excellent batting pitches at home.
Adelaide Strikers Preview
Adelaide Strikers may have struggled with consistency last season, but their upset win over the Perth Scorchers in the knockout final at Optus Stadium has shown they are not far off the mark. Matthew Short will remain a fixture at the top of the order for the Strikers. The leading run-scorer in BBL 13, Short piled up 541 runs last season and can deliver big performances throughout the league stage.
However, this season the spotlight might shift to Chris Lynn when it comes to their batting. Known for his six-hitting ability, Lynn has rediscovered form with Adelaide after a stellar career with Brisbane Heat and can be counted on to clear the ropes in multiple innings. With Travis Head and Alex Carey unavailable until the new year, Lynn and DβArcy Short will hold greater responsibility in carrying the batting lineup.
Weather Conditions
Known for its flat and slow pitch, the Manuka Oval typically favors batting, with scores often exceeding 160. The short boundaries allow for ample opportunities of boundaries, especially on the leg-side. The ground’s dry nature can assist spin bowlers as the game progresses, with the odd ball gripping and catching the batters off guard.
The weather in Canberra will be breezy and warm. There is no forecast of rain so we should get a full game.
SYT vs ADS Pitch Report
The average score batting first at the Manuka Oval is 164. The highest total posted at the venue is Sydney Thunderβs 219/7 versus Melbourne Stars in 2020. They won that game by 75 runs. The team batting first in this match will look to set a score of around 170-180 runs.
Toss: To Bowl
15 of the 23 T20s played at the Manuka Oval have been won by the team chasing. This suggests that batting second is the better option at the venue.
