The 17th match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 season will be played at the Adelaide Oval between the Adelaide Strikers and the Perth Scorchers. The Adelaide Strikers have already hosted two matches at their home ground this season and will play three more matches here.
Adelaide won one of their two matches here against the Melbourne Stars but lost their last game to the Hobart Hurricanes. The STR vs SCO match will be played on New Year’s Eve. The weather in Adelaide on match day is expected to be clear that day, with no chance of rain affecting the match.
STR vs SCO Preview
The Strikers have won only 1 out of their 4 matches this season and currently sit in 7th position on the points table. On the other hand, the Scorchers have played 4 matches as well, winning 2, which places them in 3rd position. If the Scorchers defeat Adelaide, they will move up to 2nd place, while a loss could push them down the table.
This season, Adelaide and Perth will face each other for the first time. However, looking at their last five head-to-head matches, Perth has had a slight edge. The Scorchers have won 3 matches, while the Strikers managed to secure 2 wins.
STR vs SCO Dream11 Prediction
When comparing Dream Points between players from the Strikers and Scorchers this season, Adelaide’s all-rounder Jamie Overton leads the way with 396 points, featuring in the Dream Team in all four matches. Scorchers’ all-rounder Cooper Connolly is in second place with 303 Dream Points. He has been a standout performer this season, making it into the Dream Team in all four of Perth’s matches.
Matthew Short follows in 3rd place with 294 points, contributing both with the bat and the ball. In the wicket-keeper’s bracket, Adelaide Strikers’ Ollie Pope will be the best option. While Chris Lynn hasn’t been at his best so far this season, we still recommend including him in the Dream Team for the STR vs SCO match.
Wicket-keepers: O Pope
Batsmen: C Lynn, A Turner
All-rounders: J Overton, M Short (C), A Hardie, C Connolly (VC)
Bowlers: J Behrendorff, A Tye, H Thornton, L Pope
Adelaide Oval Pitch Report For STR vs SCO Match
Adelaide Oval has been a high-scoring venue in the Big Bash League. In the recent match, the Hobart Hurricanes set a mammoth total of 214 runs while batting first. The Adelaide Strikers’ batters responded strongly in the chase, managing to score 203 runs.
Adelaide Oval can be a challenging venue for pacers, as the conditions tend to favor spinners. Spinners often play a crucial role here, with the opportunity to bowl 6-10 overs in an innings. Part-time spinners can also have an impact, as we’ve seen in previous matches.
