STR vs STA Dream11 Prediction, BBL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 6 of BBL 2024-25

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By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 20 Dec 2024, 13:29 IST

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Preview

The Adelaide Strikers (STR) are all set to lock horns against the Melbourne Stars (STA) in the sixth game of the Big Bash League 2024-25, slated to take place on December 20 at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. The former currently places at the fifth spot after losing their opening encounter. On the other hand, the Stars are in the seventh spot after suffering defeats in their two out of two matches. The two sides have suffered defeat in the tournament so far and aim to mark their first tournament victory in this game.

The Adelaide Strikers head to this game after suffering a two-wicket defeat against Sydney Thunder in their recent encounter. Matt Short and his men are looking to win this game and sit at the top half of the points table. On the other hand, the Stars head to this game after suffering an 8-wicket loss to Brisbane Heat in their last outing. Marcus Stoinis and his men aim to avoid their third straight defeat in this game.

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Match Information

Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars, Match 6

Big Bash League, 20 Dec 2024, Fri, 1:45 PM IST ,Adelaide Oval

Broadcast

Star Sports Network

Live Stream

Disney+Hotstar app

Weather Report

Adelaide Oval

Clouds

15.5°C

58% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Adelaide Strikers

L
L
W
W
W

Melbourne Stars

L
L
L
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Glenn Maxwell

STA - all

325 Runs

9 Matches

2

311 Runs

11 Matches

3

Alex Ross

STR - bat

256 Runs

10 Matches

4

Ben Duckett

STA - wk

243 Runs

7 Matches

5

Matthew Short

STR - all

236 Runs

7 Matches

6

Chris Lynn

STR - bat

230 Runs

7 Matches

1

Alex Carey

STR - wk

189.29

3 Matches

2

Glenn Maxwell

STA - all

186.78

9 Matches

3

James Bazley

STR - all

176.09

6 Matches

4

Matthew Short

STR - all

171.01

7 Matches

5

Chris Lynn

STR - bat

165.47

7 Matches

6

Hamish McKenzie

STA - bowl

157.14

2 Matches

1

Mark Steketee

STA - bowl

15 Wkts

6 Matches

2

Lloyd Pope

STR - bowl

15 Wkts

10 Matches

3

Peter Siddle

STA - bowl

12 Wkts

10 Matches

4

Henry Thornton

STR - bowl

12 Wkts

8 Matches

5

Usama Mir

STA - bowl

11 Wkts

8 Matches

6

Jamie Overton

STR - all

11 Wkts

9 Matches

1

Fabian Allen

STR - all

5.00

1 Match

2

Joel Paris

STA - bowl

6.59

6 Matches

3

7.08

11 Matches

4

Mark Steketee

STA - bowl

7.23

6 Matches

5

Brendan Doggett

STR - bowl

7.26

6 Matches

6

D'Arcy Short

STR - all

7.55

9 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Adelaide Strikers

AI Ross, CA Lynn, J Weatherald, J Overton, MW Short (C), Fabian Allen, James Bazley, CJ Boyce, Henry Thornton, L Pope, HJ Nielsen (wk)

Bench : AT Carey, Ollie Pope, DJM Short, Brendan Doggett, Jordan Buckingham, TM Head, Thomas Kelly, Liam Scott

Melbourne Stars

HWR Cartwright, Campbell Kellaway, MP Stoinis (C), BJ Webster, TK Curran, SB Harper (wk), Hamish McKenzie, Brody Couch, JM Clarke, AF Milne, Tom Rogers

Bench : BM Duckett, GJ Maxwell, SM Boland, Mark Steketee, Usama Mir, JS Paris, J Merlo, PM Siddle, D Warren, Austin Anlezark, Blake Macdonald

Injury and availability news

No injuries have been reported so far and both sides are set to play with their full-strengthen squad.

Pitch Report

The Adelaide Oval pitch offers a perfect balance which is expected to assist both the batters and the bowlers in the initial stages. The Pacers might be dominating here as compared to the department.

70%

Pace Bowling

30%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

140

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Jamie Overton STR | ALL

The Adelaide star cricketer has made 45 runs and picked up two wickets in their first match. One must consider him for his stupendous form with both bat and the ball.

8.5
C

Jake Weatherald STR | BAT

The star batter has piled up an incredible 40 runs in their first game of the tournament and will be looking to pose a big threat to Melbourne bowlers.

8.5
C

Beau Webster STA | ALL

The Melbourne star all-rounder has made 47 runs in the last two matches. He might pose a big threat to Strikers with his performance with both bat and ball in the series.

9

Henry Thornton STR | BOWL

The star bowler has picked up two wickets in the last match and will be looking to pose a big threat to Melbourne batters in this game.

8

Marcus Stoinis STA | BAT

The Melbourne star cricketer has made 63 runs and picked up one wicket in their last two matches. He is in great form with both the bat and the ball.

8

Adam Milne STA | BOWL

The star bowler has picked up one wicket in the last match and will be playing as a big threat to Adelaide batters in this game.

7

Tom Curran STA | BOWL

The Melbourne star cricketer has made 40 runs and picked up one wicket in their last two matches. Curran is in great form with both the bat and the ball in the series.

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7.5

Scott Boland

STA | BOWL

7

Alex Carey

STR | WK

Last Updated On - Dec 20 2024 1:29 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

STR

6 : 5

STA

Credits Left
14/100

Head To Head
Sam Harper

7.5

Harry Nielsen

6.5

Marcus Stoinis
C

8

Alex Ross

7

Jake Weatherald

8.5

Beau Webster

8.5

Jamie Overton
VC

9

Fabian Allen

7

Tom Curran

7

Henry Thornton

9

Adam Milne

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

STR

6 : 5

STA

Credits Left
14/100

Mega League
Sam Harper

7.5

Harry Nielsen

6.5

Marcus Stoinis
C

8

Alex Ross

7

Jake Weatherald

8.5

Beau Webster

8.5

Jamie Overton
VC

9

Fabian Allen

7

Tom Curran

7

Henry Thornton

9

Adam Milne

8

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