Today BBL Prediction : Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars

Published On: December 20, 2024 4:01 am

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In the sixth game of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024–2025 season, the Adelaide Strikers will host the Melbourne Stars. The game will be streamed live from the Adelaide Oval on Friday, December 20, 2024, starting at 1:45 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).

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The Adelaide Strikers will play their second game at home in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024–25 league phase as they attempt to recover from their devastating loss to the Sydney Thunder in their season opener.

Due to two consecutive defeats in their first two games of the season, the Melbourne Stars have not had a successful start to the season and would like to finally turn things around here.

As part of the BBL 2024–25 season, the game will take place at the Adelaide Oval on Friday, December 20, live starting at 1:45 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).

Preview of the Adelaide Strikers

Despite having the game under control at one point, the Adelaide Strikers suffered a devastating loss in their season-opening game on December 17.

When the Strikers were called to bat first, they scored 182 runs. Despite losing skipper Matthew Short’s wicket in the second over, Jake Weatherald had a brilliant innings, scoring 40 runs off only 19 balls.

After that, the Strikers continued to lose wickets at a steady pace until James Bazley’s cameo of 31 runs off 12 balls and skipper Jamie Overton’s 45 off 35 balls helped the team reach 182 runs.

In the second over, the Strikers cheaply removed the opposing captain, David Warner, with the ball. However, youthful Sam Konstas scored a fifty thanks to his brilliant batting. However, the Strikers took advantage of the momentum after he left, reducing the Thunder to 6 wickets for 128 runs.

And just when it appeared like they were in control of the contest, Daniel Sams appeared. Arriving at number eight, the Australian all-rounder scored 42 runs in only 18 balls, including four fours and three sixes, to lead the Sydney Thunder to win by two wickets in the last over of the game.

Adelaide Strikers Predicted Playing XI: Matthew Short (C), Jake Weatherald, Chris Lynn, Harry Neilsen, Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, Fabian Allen, James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Llyod Pope.

Preview of the Melbourne Stars

The 2024–25 Big Bash League season has started with early defeats for the Melbourne Stars. In their opening two league games of the season, the Stars have suffered consecutive defeats. The Perth Scorchers and the reigning champion Brisbane Heat outperformed the Stars by much.

The Melbourne Stars would only manage 146 runs in their initial innings at a cost of nine wickets, which the Scorchers chased down in 17.1 overs to win by six wickets. In the other game, they easily chased the goal in 18.1 overs and scored 162 runs batting first, but their bowling was a complete disaster as the Brisbane Heat triumphed by 8 wickets.

The good news for the Melbourne Stars heading into the game, though, is that their star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has returned from injury, and Ben Duckett, who joined the squad following the completion of England’s Test series against New Zealand, will also be eligible for selection.

With bat and ball, the Stars have been clearly having trouble. In addition to being the top run scorer with 63 runs, Marcus Stoinis is also the top wicket-taker with 1. With 47 runs, their other all-rounder Beau Webster is now the second-leading run scorer and has not yet claimed a wicket.

Melbourne Stars Predicted Playing XI: Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke, Sam Harper, Marcus Stoinis (C), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Tom Curran, Adam Milne, Brody Couch, Peter Siddle.

Prediction for the Adelaide Strikers vs. Melbourne Stars match winner

The return of Glenn Maxwell and the addition of Ben Duckett to the club will be welcomed by the Melbourne Stars. On the other side, the Adelaide Strikers have a strong batting lineup, but Matthew Short’s performance is mostly what determines their success. The Melbourne Stars are the team to win if their hitters can break through, since the Stars’ superior speed presently gives them an advantage over the Strikers’ bowlers.