Sydney Thunder (THU) will take on Adelaide Strikers (STR) in Canberra on Sunday in Match 37 of the 2023-24 Big Bash League (BBL). In their previous encounter on December 19, Strikers won by six wickets on the back of captain Matthew Short's sensational 41-ball 81 while chasing 201. Strikers will aim to dominate yet again as this will further ensure a play-off berth for them.
With four wins and 9 points from as many matches, STR is currently fourth in the points table. On the other hand, Thunder have lost six of their eight games and are currently second last in standings. Fans can expect a thrilling game of cricket as two strong units clash against each other.
THU vs STR: Match Details
Match: Sydney Thunder (THU) vs Adelaide Strikers (STR), Match 37, Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24
Date & Time: January 14, 1:45 p.m. IST
Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
Live Coverage Details: Disney+Hotstar, and Star Sports India
THU vs STR: Pitch Report
The pitch at the Manuka Oval is expected to assist the bowlers more. Batters need to be patient and once settled, they can go for big shots and eventually put a big total on the board. The captain who wins the toss may opt to bowl first in the aim of restricting the opponent to a moderate score.
THU vs STR: Probable Playing XI
Sydney Thunder XI: David Warner, Alex Hales, Cameron Bancroft, Tom Calhore Kadmore, Ollie Davies, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan McAndrew, Liam Hatcher, Toby Gray
Adelaide Strikers XI: Darcy Short, Matthew Short, Chris Lynn, Jake Weatherald, Harry Nielsen, Henry Thronton, Cameron Boyce, David Payne, Jamie Overton, Lloyd Pope.
THU vs STR Dream 11 Fantasy Teams
Grand League:
Wicketkeepers: C Bancroft
Batters: David Warner, Alex Hales
All-rounders: J Overton, M Short (C), D Short, D Sams (VC)
Bowlers: C Boyce, D Payne, N McAndrew, T Sangha
Head-to-Head
Wicketkeepers: C Bancroft
Batters: David Warner, Alex Hales, O Davies
All-rounders: J Overton, M Short (C), C Green, D Short, D Sams (VC)
Bowlers: C Boyce, D Payne
THU vs STR: Full Squads
Sydney Thunder Squads: Jason Sangha (c), Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, Matt Gilkes, Chris Green, Alex Hales, Liam Hatcher, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner, Zaman Khan.
Adelaide Strikers Squads: Wes Agar, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Travis Head, Henry Hunt, Thomas Kelly, Chris Lynn, Ben Manenti, D’Arcy Short, Matt Short, Henry Thornton, Rashid Khan (withdrawn), Jamie Overton, Adam Hose, Jake Weatherald, Harry Nielsen, David Payne (overseas replacement for Rashid Khan), Josh Kann