Big Bash League – Match 28 - Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder – Preview, Playing XI, Live Streaming Details, and Updates

Adelaide Strikers are set to cross swords with Sydney Thunder in match 28 of the Big Bash League (BBL). The COVID-19 made its presence felt as the Scorchers vs Stars encounter was postponed due to the Omicron threat. However, there are no concerns about the Strikers vs Thunder going ahead as of now.

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The Strikers have had a horrible start to the tournament as they have won just one of the six games they have played. Worst, all their losses have been by big margins and that has resulted in a poor net run rate. The Peter Siddle-led side are on a four-match losing streak. The bowling has been the biggest letdown for the team. Rashid Khan has lacked support from the rest of the bowlers.

Siddle has not looked threatening, conceding more than seven runs per over in most of the games. The Strikers have to address the bowling woes if they want to break into the top four. 

Meanwhile, the Thunder are placed fourth on the points table. They have won three and lost three games. There is a slight inconsistency in the team’s performance in the BBL 2021.

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However, they are coming off a resounding win against Scorchers and would love to string in more such good performances. Sam Billings has been the chief contributor for the team with the bat, while Tanveer Sangha has looked good with the ball.

Pitch report

The track at Adelaide Oval has historically been good for batting. Scores in excess of 150 have been posted regularly on this surface. The spinners also seem to get some purchases owing to the sluggish nature.

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Probable XIs

Adelaide Strikers: Jake Weatherald, Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Jonathan Wells, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen, George Garton, Rashid Khan, Wes Agar, Peter Siddle (c), Fawad Ahmed.

Sydney Thunder:

Matthew Gilkes/Sam Whiteman, Alex Hales, Jason Sangha, Sam Billings, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Chris Tremain, Tanveer Sangha.

Head to Head

Matches- 14, Adelaide Strikers – 7, Sydney Thunder – 7

Match Details

Match: Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder, Match 28, BBL 2021-22

Date: December 31, 2021 (Friday)

Time: 1:45 pm IST

Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network