Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers: 3rd Match Prediction & Preview | Big Bash League

By Alex, CricTips Editorial Team · How we predict. Every prediction is reviewed under the CricTips editorial methodology.

Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers: Match Preview

Match Facts

Who: Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers

What: Match 3, KFC BBL|14

Where: Manuka Oval, Canberra

When: Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 08:15 GMT

Match Squads

Sydney Thunder:

• David Warner (c)
• Wes Agar
• Cameron Bancroft
• Sam Billings
• Ollie Davies
• Lockie Ferguson
• Chris Green
• Sam Konstas
• Nathan McAndrew
• Blake Nikitaras
• Sherfane Rutherford
• Daniel Sams
• Jason Sangha

Adelaide Strikers:

• Matt Short (c)
• Fabian Allen
• James Bazley
• Cam Boyce
• Chris Lynn
• Harry Nielsen
• Jamie Overton
• Lloyd Pope
• Alex Ross
• Liam Scott
• D'Arcy Short
• Henry Thornton
• Jake Weatherald

Head-to-Head

The two teams have met five times in the past, with Adelaide Strikers leading the head-to-head record 4-0.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Manuka Oval is expected to be a balanced one, with good help for both pacers and spinners. The surface will favor fast bowlers in the early stages, with spinners coming into play as the match progresses.

Weather Report

The weather is expected to be dry with sunny intervals, with temperatures around 30°C at the start of play.

Match Prediction

This is likely to be a closely contested game, with both teams looking to start their BBL|14 campaign with a win. Adelaide Strikers have a strong top order, with Matt Short and Chris Lynn expected to provide a solid foundation. Sydney Thunder, on the other hand, will be relying on their new captain David Warner to lead from the front.

Case 1: If Sydney Thunder bats first

• First Innings score prediction: Sydney Thunder will score 150-160
• Result prediction: Adelaide Strikers will win the match by 5 wickets

Case 2: If Adelaide Strikers bats first

• First Innings score prediction: Adelaide Strikers will score 170-180
• Result prediction: Adelaide Strikers will win the match by 10-20 runs

Predicted XIs

Sydney Thunder Predicted XI:

David Warner, Matthew Gilkes, Jason Sangha, Ollie Davies, Sam Billings, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan McAndrew, Lockie Ferguson, Wes Agar

Adelaide Strikers Predicted XI:

Matt Short, Jake Weatherald, Jamie Overton, Brendan Doggett, Chris Lynn, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen, Fabian Allen, Henry Thornton, Jordan Buckingham, Cameron Boyce

Betting Analysis

Daniel Sams is a consistent performer for Sydney Thunder, and his left-arm medium-fast bowling can prove effective both in the powerplay and at the death. Consider backing Sams to record over 1.5 match wickets.

Matt Short has been exceptional for Adelaide Strikers in the past two seasons, and his ability to clear the fence is well-known. Back Short to accumulate 30+ runs and to strike over 0.5 match sixes.

Top Tip

Adelaide Strikers to win the match.

This is likely to be a closely contested game, but Adelaide Strikers' strong top order and balanced bowling attack make them the favorites to win.