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This is STR vs SIX Dream11 Prediction. It will be the 35th game of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Adelaide Strikers will be against the Sydney Sixers at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. The match will be played on 15th January 2025 at 2:00 PM IST.
Adelaide Strikers won their last game by 56 runs against the Brisbane Heat. Matthew Short led the side from the front with an excellent century. The bowlers also did a good job for the Strikers. They are in the 6th position and this is a must-win game for them to qualify for the next round. Chris Lynn’s absence will be a big blow to the Strikers in this game. Alex Carey, Ollie Pope and Jamie Overton will have to step up in this match for Adelaide.
Meanwhile, Sydney Sixers are in the 3rd position with 5 wins, 2 losses and an abandoned game in 8 matches. Steve Smith returned to the BBL in style, scoring 121 runs in the last game. Moises Henriques played an excellent knock. Sean Abbott has been brilliant for the Sixers picking up 7 wickets in the last two matches. The form of the other batters will be a concern for the Sixers. They’ve already qualified for the BBL finals but will look to move to the top of the table with a win in this game.
STR vs SIX Dream11 Prediction: Probable Playing XI
Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (c), D’Arcy Short, Alex Carey (wk), Ollie Pope, Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, Jake Weatherald, Brendan Doggett, Jordan Buckingham, Liam Haskett, Lloyd Pope
Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (wk), Steve Smith, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Ben Manenti, Joel Davies, Todd Murphy
STR vs SIX Dream11 Prediction: Pitch Report
The pitch at the Adelaide Oval is the best one for batting in the BBL. The ball will come onto the bat nicely and batters will love their time on the crease. There will be some help for the spinners and pacers may get little movement with the new ball. Overall, the batters are expected to dominate the game. A high-scoring game (180+ runs) is on the cards.
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Try to fit in the top 4 batters from both teams.
- You can take the risk of dropping the spinner from the team bowling first.
- Death bowlers from the first innings and batters will be good C/VC options.
STR vs SIX Dream11 Prediction: Must Picks
Steve Smith (SIX)
- Steve Smith scored 121* runs in the last game. He looked in sublime touch and will fancy his chances of scoring big in this match as well.
- He will be a top C/VC option in fantasy cricket. Smith scored 101 runs in just 56 deliveries against the Strikers in the last edition of the BBL.
Matthew Short (STR)
- Matthew Short scored 109 runs in the last match. He’s the best batter for his team in BBL 14 and has looked in exceptional touch.
- Short is the highest run-scorer at the Adelaide Oval with 1220 runs in 34 matches at an average of 40.67 including 8 fifties and 2 centuries to his name. Short will be a top C/VC pick as well.
Sean Abbott (STR)
- Sean Abbott has picked up 7 wickets in the last two games. He’ll bowl the key overs for his team and has been in top form with the ball.
- Abbott has picked up 12 wickets in 6 games at the Adelaide Oval at a strike rate of just 9.75!
STR vs SIX Dream11 Prediction and Tips
If Adelaide Strikers bats first
- Alex Carey will be a top differential pick.
- Matthew Short, Steve Smith and Sean Abbott will be the top C/VC options.
- You can take the risk of dropping Josh Philippe.
If Sydney Sixers bats first
- Liam Haskett will be a top differential pick.
- Dropping Hayden Kerr will be worth the risk.
- Steve Smith, Craig Overton and Matthew Short will be the top C/VC options.
STR vs SIX Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Teams
STR vs SIX Dream11 Prediction: Small League Team

STR vs SIX Dream11 Prediction: Grand League Team
