The Sydney Thunder has endured a challenging campaign in BBL|13, managing only a solitary win in eight matches. Unfortunately, their lackluster performance has led to their elimination from the playoffs contention. The Thunder will be eager to salvage some pride in their remaining fixtures and end the season on a positive note.
On the other hand, the Adelaide Strikers find themselves in a more favorable position, currently holding the fourth spot in the BBL|13 points table. With several key players delivering consistent performances, the Strikers are still in the race for a playoff berth. A victory in this upcoming clash would strengthen their position and boost their chances of advancing to the knockout stages.
Big Bash League 2023-24, Match 37:
- Date and time: January 14, 2024, 08:15 am GMT/ 1:45 pm IST/ 07:15 pm local
- Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
Manuka Oval Pitch Report:
The Manuka Oval Stadium pitch offers benefits for both batters and fast bowlers, but it poses difficulties for spin bowlers. During the early overs of the match, fast bowlers experience significant support, with pronounced swing in the ball. The team that wins the toss is likely to opt for batting first.
THU vs STR Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Cameron Bancroft
- Batters: Alex Hales, Jake Weatherald, David Warner
- All-rounders: Matthew Short, Jamie Overton, Daniel Sams, D’Arcy Short, Chris Green
- Bowlers: Tanveer Sangha, Cameron Boyce
THU vs STR Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Matthew Short (c), Daniel Sams (vc)
Choice 2: Alex Hales (c), Tanveer Sangha (vc)
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THU vs STR Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Jason Sangha, Oliver Davies, Chris Lynn, Harry Nielsen
THU vs STR Dream11 Team for today’s match (Jan 14, 8:15 am GMT):
(Screengrab: Dream11)
Squads:
Sydney Thunder: Cameron Bancroft (wk), Alex Hales, Jason Sangha, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Gilkes, Liam Doddrell, Toby Gray, Liam Hatcher, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sam Konstas, Blake Nikitaras, William Salzmann
Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (c), D Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Harry Nielsen (wk), Adam Hose, Thomas Kelly, Jamie Overton, Henry Thornton, David Payne, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope, Wes Agar, James Bazley, Brendan Doggett, Ben Manenti, Jake Weatherald
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