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This will be the 17th game of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Adelaide Strikers will be against the Perth Scorchers at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. The match will be played on 31st December 2024 at 1:45 PM IST.
Adelaide Strikers are in the 7th position with a win and 3 losses in four matches. They have some in-form players in their squad but they’ve failed to win games as a team. Jamie Overton, Matthew Short, Henry Thornton and Lloyd Pope have been in good form for the Strikers. Chris Lynn’s poor form is a concern for them. The Strikers will be eager for a win in this match.
Meanwhile, Perth Scorchers are in the 3rd position with 2 wins and 2 defeats in 4 games. They defeated the Brisbane Heat by 33 runs in their last game after losing two matches in a row. Finn Allen’s form will be a big concern for them but Adelaide is the only venue where he’s expected to regain his touch with the bat. Jhye Richardson’s return will be a big boost for the Scorchers.
BBL: STR vs SCO Probable Playing XI
Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (c), D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn/Jake Weatherald, Ollie Pope (wk), Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Liam Scott, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope
Perth Scorchers: Finn Allen, Matthew Hurst (wk), Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris/Matthew Kelly
STR vs SCO BBL Dream11 Pitch Report
The pitch at the Adelaide Oval will be an excellent one for batting. The batters will enjoy their time on the crease and a high scoring encounter is expected in this match. There will be little to no movement for the pacers with the new ball, the spinners will come into play as the game progresses. The ball will come onto the bat nicely and the short square boundaries will further assist the batters.
Scores in the range of 180-200 are expected in this match. Teams are expected to chase if they win the toss.
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Try to fit in the top 4 batters from both the teams.
- Spinners from the 2nd innings will be important.
- Death bowlers from the first innings and batters will be good C/VC options.
STR vs SCO BBL Dream11 Prediction: Must Picks
Jamie Overton (STR)
- Jamie Overton has been in sublime form in the BBL. He has 126 runs in 4 innings at an average of 45 and has struck at 155.55. Overton has picked up 7 wickets as well.
- Jamie Overton will be a top C/VC pick for this game, especially if Adelaide bowls first.
Cooper Connolly (SCO)
- Cooper Connolly is currently the highest run-scorer of BBL 14 with 181 runs in 4 innings. He averages 45.25 including 2 fifties.
- Connolly can bowl an over or two as well if required. He’ll be another excellent C/VC option.
Matthew Short (STR)
- Matthew Short scored 52 runs in the last game. He loves playing at the Adelaide Oval and is expected to bowl 3 to 4 overs in this match.
- Short will be a very popular C/VC choice in fantasy cricket.
BBL Dream11 Prediction and Tips
If Adelaide Strikers bats first
- Matthew Hurst will be a top differential pick.
- Cooper Connolly and Matthew Short will be the top C/VC picks.
- You can take the risk of dropping Henry Thornton.
If Perth Scorchers bats first
- Aaron Hardie and Finn Allen will be the top differential picks.
- Dropping Andrew Tye and Ashton Agar can be worth the risk.
- Jamie Overton and Matthew Short will be the best C/VC picks.
STR vs SCO BBL Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Teams
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