STR vs THU Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for BBL 2023, Match 8

Following a gap of five days due to the recently concluded Perth Test between Australia and Pakistan, the ongoing Big Bash League 2023 is set to continue from Tuesday, December 19. The eighth match of the tournament is set to be played between Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder. Both teams haven’t won the first matches, they played, respectively.

Adelaide Strikers got their first match against Brisbane Heat called off without a ball being bowled; so, they will be eyeing to start their winning run in the tournament. On the other hand, Sydney Thunder lost their first match against Brisbane Heat by 20 runs; they will also be focusing to get back to the winning ways with a win against Strikers in their second match of the campaign.

STR vs THU, Details

Match – Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder, Match 8, Big Bash League 2023-24

Time and Date – 1.30 PM (Indian Standard Time), Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Venue Details – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Broadcast Details – Star Sports Network (TV), Disney+ Hotstar (OTT)

STR vs THU, Pitch Report and Playing Conditions

The surface at the Adelaide Oval provides a balanced support for both batters and bowlers. The average total here is 153 runs. In the 18 matches played here, the team batting first have won 9 times, whereas the team batting second team have emerged victorious on 8 occasions. So, the captain winning the toss will look ahead to bat first and put the opponent in a tough run-chase.

STR vs THU, Predicted Playing XIs of both teams

Adelaide Strikers:

Matthew Short (c), D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Jake Weatherald, Adam Hose, Jamie Overton, Harry Nielsen (wk), James Bazley/Ben Manenti, Wes Agar, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce.

Sydney Thunder:

Cameron Bancroft, Alex Hales, Matthew Gilkes (wk), Ollie Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Ross, Chris Green (c), Nathan McAndrew, Liam Hatcher, Zaman Khan, Tanveer Sangha.

STR vs THU, Fantasy Dream11 Playing XIs

Head-to-Head:

Matthew Short (C), Daniel Sams (VC), Cameron Bancroft (WK), Alex Hales, O Davies, Jake Weatherald, D’Arcy Short, Chris Green, D Payne, N McAndrew, and W Agar.

Grand League:

Chris Lynn (C), Matthew Short (VC), Cameron Bancroft, Alex Hales, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, D’Arcy Short, Chris Green, Tanveer Sanga, Wes Agar, and D Payne.