In Match No. 5, the Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers are scheduled to battle it out. on December 16 of the Big Bash League (BBL). This exciting match will take place at the Sydney Showground Stadium. In their previous match against the Melbourne Stars, which they won by one wicket after chasing down 123 off the final ball, the Thunder, led by Jason Sangha, had a fortunate escape.
They will want to improve their performance against the Strikers at home. The Thunder’s pace-bowling unit performed admirably against the Stars, but their batters had a difficult time. The Thunder would not have been able to secure two crucial points if the ninth-inning batsman, Gurinder Sandhu, had not made a cameo appearance, scoring 20 runs off 16.
The Strikers, led by the highly experienced Peter Siddle, will be pleased with their performance on Wednesday against the Sydney Sixers. The Strikers will be overjoyed to have prevailed by 51 runs in their very own backyard in their first match.
After choosing to bat first, the Strikers scored 184/6 with Matthew Short’s 53-ball knock of 84, which included 11 fours and two sixes. Short set the tone for the game. From there on, Henry Thornton and Rashid Khan got seven wickets to break the foundation of the Sixer’s batting unit.
Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers Match details :
- Match: Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers, Match 5, Big Bash League 2022-23
- Date and Time: December 16, 2022, Friday, 02:45 pm IST
- Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers Prediction :
While the Thunder’s batters aren’t in their best form, the Strikers have a potent bowling attack. The Thunder may run into a lot of problems if Rashid and Thornton get their bearings. The Strikers, who were also impressed with the bat the previous time, are the favorites to win against the Thunder. Adelaide Strikers will prevail in this contest.
Prediction: Adelaide Strikers to win this encounter.
Sydney Showground Stadium Pitch report :
It is anticipated that the pitch in Sydney will be excellent for batting. A high-scoring challenge is by all accounts on the cards. Bowlers may have a limited margin for error. After winning the toss, teams should choose whether to field first.
Sydney Showground Stadium Weather Report :
At this time, there is no chance of rain. Temperatures will be around 16 degrees Celsius, making the playing conditions cool. There will be 24% overcast cover, however, the sky won’t open up. At night, the humidity will be in the 60s.
Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers Streaming details and channel list :
TV: Sony Sports Network
Live Streaming: Sony LIV App