Adelaide Strikers' quest for a big win in last home game
| Date | January 09, 2024 |
| Time | 2:10 PM IST |
| Venue | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Big Bash League 2023-24 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Matthew Short has odds of 3.00 to be Adelaide Strikers' best batsman.
- Matthew Wade has odds of 3.15 to be Hobart Hurricanes' best batsman.
- David Payne has odds of 3.70 to be Adelaide Strikers' best bowler.
- Riley Meredith has odds of 3.60 to be Hobart Hurricanes' best bowler.
MATCH PREVIEW
The Adelaide Strikers will play for the last time at their home ground in the Big Bash League 2023-24. The hosts defeated the Perth Scorchers by a big margin in the last game, which has boosted their camp's confidence. However, they have dealt with inconsistency and need a good show from their players in this must-win game. The Hobart Hurricanes narrowly lost the last game against Brisbane Heat. They have a poor record playing at this venue. It will be interesting to see if the Hurricanes can strike the Strikers and improve their hopes of reaching the playoffs.
Adelaide Strikers Preview
Matthew Short would take confidence from the 9-wicket win against the Perth Scorchers. They had lost the previous four games and had fallen on the points table. It is their last game at the Adelaide Oval, where the side has enjoyed a good record, and they will look to cash in on this advantage and improve their hopes of reaching the playoffs.
Matthew Short played a captain's knock in the last game and will look to deliver a positive start with his partner, D'Arcy Short. Chris Lynn is a powerful hitter at No. 3 and one of the top-rated players on cricket betting apps. In the middle order, he must build partnerships with Thomas Kelly and Adam Hose. The side will expect quick runs from Jamie Overton and Harry Nielsen.
David Payne and Matthew Short are key bowlers for the team, and the side will expect a strong start from them with the new ball. Jamie Overton and Henry Thornton must do well in the middle overs, as the Hurricanes have a strong batting lineup. Lloyd Pope and Cameron Boyce complete a strong attack for the team.
Expected Starting XI for Adelaide Strikers
Matthew Short (c), Chris Lynn, D'Arcy Short, Adam Hose, Jamie Overton, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen (wk), David Payne, Henry Thornton, Lloyd Pope, Cameron Boyce
Hobart Hurricanes Preview
Nathan Ellis' team went down by one run in the last game against the Brisbane Heat. They fought well after a batting collapse but failed to get over the finishing line. The side will need a good show from its batting lineup, which has been inconsistent. It will be a tough challenge against the Strikers, and Ellis would like a determined show from his players.
Ben McDermott and Caleb Jewell have lacked consistency, and the team needs a strong start from the pair to win this game. Matthew Wade's entry strengthens the batting lineup, and the side will expect a good show from him, along with Sam Hain and Corey Anderson in the middle order. They bat deep and expect runs from Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, and Chris Jordan.
The side will expect early strikes from Riley Meredith and Corey Anderson with the new ball, as it is a challenge to bowl on this wicket. Nathan Ellis has to do well in the middle overs and put brakes on the scoring rate along with Patrick Dooley and Chris Jordan. Nikhil Chaudhary and Tim David will look to do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Hobart Hurricanes
Nathan Ellis (c), Caleb Jewell, Matthew Wade, Ben McDermott (wk), Sam Hain, Corey Anderson, Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, Patrick Dooley, Chris Jordan, Riley Meredith
TOSS: To Bowl First
Adelaide Oval is a tough venue to defend totals, as the small ground allows batters to chase down big scores. The last three games have been won by teams chasing the score. The side that wins the toss shall look to bowl first and chase a small total.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect clear skies over Adelaide and should have a good game on our hands. It is a great batting surface where batsmen can play their strokes freely with short square boundaries, offering lots of scoring opportunities. The side batting first would eye 180 runs to feel confident while defending.
OUR PREDICTION
We expect a cracker of a contest here as both sides play for their place in the playoffs. The Hobart Hurricanes haven't done well with the bat in the last few games and need a better show from their batsmen to win this game. The Strikers have done well at home and know the conditions well, and they will be favorites according to our cricket betting tips.
Our Prediction is for Adelaide Strikers to win
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