Big Bash League Cricket Match Prediction 2023-24 | Match 20 | Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars – Can the MS pull off their third consecutive win in the tournament? | Dec 31

Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars Match Analysis

On Sunday evening at the Adelaide Oval, the Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars will face off in Match 20 of the 2023-24 Big Bash League.

The BBL is entering the vital middle portion of the league contests, with clubs vying to finish in the top half of the points standings. Melbourne Stars won their next two matches following three consecutive losses. And will be seeking to build on their recent success with another victory to raise the points table. Adelaide Strikers have had a strange run of luck, having lost their previous two games after winning the first two. After their previous setbacks, they will look to regain momentum with a win in this encounter.

Adelaide Strikers are in the bottom part of the table and need to turn things around quickly if they are to save their season. However, they will enjoy their chances in front of their home crowd, even against a resurgent Melbourne Stars.

Melbourne Stars will go into every match knowing they have a chance now that Glenn Maxwell is back to full shape and performing with the bat. Their recent form has been excellent, and they will have no reservations about traveling to Adelaide for this game.

Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars Team Preview & Squads

Adelaide Strikers

The Adelaide Strikers will rely on the top three batsmen to perform. The opening duo of Matthew Short and D’Arcy Short has been in fantastic form, scoring two half-centuries each in three innings. Chris Lynn had a poor start to the season, but he returned to form in the last encounter, scoring 56 runs off 34 deliveries.

Middle-order batsmen such as Jake Weatherald, James Bazley, and Adam Hose have yet to be in great form, and the squad will need at least one of them to bat a long inning. The seamers, Jamie Overton and David Payne did well, each taking six wickets.

Cameron Boyce and Matthew Short, who have taken four wickets between them, lead the spin assault.

Adelaide Strikers Squads

Adelaide Strikers Squads

Matthew Short (c), Harry Nielsen (wk), D’Arcy Short, Jake Weatherald, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, James Bazley, Wes Agar, Jamie Overton, David Payne, and Cameron Boyce.

Melbourne Stars

Glenn Maxwell was in superb all-round form in the last encounter, taking three wickets and scoring 35 runs in a rain-affected match. He’ll be a key player once more. The Stars are concerned about Sam Harper’s poor play since he hasn’t been able to help the squad get off to a good start.

Hilton Cartwright is the team’s most consistent batter and its leading run-scorer. Because Haris Rauf and Usama Mir are out for the rest of the season, the Star’s bowling appears to be significantly weaker. So far, they have been the team’s leading wicket-takers.

Dan Lawrence will most likely fill in as a replacement and add depth to the batting order. He, like Imad Wasim, is a good bowler. Joel Paris and Marcus Stoinis are expected to spearhead the seam attack, while Wasim, Maxwell, and Glenn Maxwell will handle the spin.

Melbourne Stars Squads

Melbourne Stars Squads

Glenn Maxwell (c), Sam Harper (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Thomas Rogers, Jonathan Merlo, Imad Wasim, Mark Steketee, Joel Paris, and Olly Stone.

Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars outfield report

Adelaide Oval

Despite being put to bat first, the Adelaide Strikers won the previous encounter at the Adelaide Oval. If either captain wins the toss, we believe they will choose to field first.

Sunday will be a bright and sunny day in Adelaide, with temperatures dropping from 23 degrees to the upper teens in the evening.

During this year’s BBL, the only previous match at this venue saw a total of 405 runs scored. On Sunday evening, we anticipate another good batting wicket.

Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last five encounters, Melbourne Stars have won four while Adelaide Strikers has won only one.

Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars Prediction

Winning the toss

• Melbourne Stars

Player of the Match

• Melbourne Stars – Hilton Cartwright

Most runs

• Adelaide Strikers – Chris Lynn
• Melbourne Stars – Hilton Cartwright

Most wickets

• Adelaide Strikers – David Payne
• Melbourne Stars – Haris Rauf

Most sixes

• Adelaide Strikers – Chris Lynn
• Melbourne Stars – Glenn Maxwell

Team Scores Batting First

• Adelaide Strikers – 180+
• Melbourne Stars – 190+

According to cricket analysts, Melbourne Stars have a 51.8% chance to win.

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