As the Big Bash League’s group stages move on there is a massive gap erupting between the chasing pack and the leading pack. With just a handful of games left to play before the playoffs, time is running out for a few teams.
One such team is the Adelaide Strikers (STR) who are sitting at the bottom of the table with three points from six games. The strikers were soundly beaten in their previous game away from home on Wednesday.
Perth Scorchers (SCO) has played outstanding cricket to stay unbeaten so far. The defending champions have 9 points from five games as they will look to inflict more misery on the Strikers.
STR vs SCO – Match Details
Match – Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers – Big Bash League 2023, Match 27
Date and Time – 5th January 2024, 1:45 PM IST
Venue – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Live Coverage Details – Star Sports India (TV), Disney + Hotstar (OTT)
STR vs SCO – Likely Pitch report
Two games have been played at the Adelaide Oval so far and on both occasions, the teams chasing have won the game. Adelaide Strikers' only win during the Big Bash League 2023 tournament came against Sydney Thunder while chasing.
It has been a high-scoring ground in each of the two games played here at the Adelaide Oval. With the shorter boundaries on each side, the batters have made merry and the bowlers have found it difficult to contain the run flow. The team winning the toss will want to bowl first and chase down the runs as the conditions get favourable for batting second.
STR vs SCO – Likely Playing XI
Adelaide Strikers –
Matthew Short, D Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Thomas Kelly, Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Harry Nielsen, Henry Thorton, David Payne, and Cameron Boyce.
Perth Scorchers –
Zak Crawley, Sam Whiteman, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, Laurie Evans, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, and Lance Morris.
STR vs SCO – Dream 11 Fantasy Teams
Grand League Team –
Batters – Laurie Evans (Captain), Zak Crawley, Chris Lynn, and Matthew Short
All-Rounder – Aaron Hardie, Ashton Agar, and Jamie Overton
Wicketkeeper – Josh Inglis (VC)
Bowlers – Lance Morris, Jason Behrendorff, and Cameron Boyce
Head-to-Head Team –
Batters – Laurie Evans (Captain), Zak Crawley, Chris Lynn, and Matthew Short
All-Rounder – Aaron Hardie (VC), Ashton Agar, and Jamie Overton
Wicketkeeper – Josh Inglis and Harry Nielsen
Bowlers – Lance Morris and Cameron Boyce