The Adelaide Strikers will take on the Sydney Thunder in what promises to be an action-packed third match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 season at Manuka Oval, Canberra, tomorrow, December 17, 2024. Fans are eagerly looking forward to a clash between two teams that have had quite contrasting fortunes recently.
Adelaide Strikers starts with a lot of hype. They almost went through to the finals last season with strong performances by everyone, especially Matt Short. He was the league’s leading run-scorer at 541 runs. Other star performers are Chris Lynn and Jamie Overton, who batted well and also made impactful bowling performances. It would be an explosive start from Adelaide Strikers, using its explosive top order along with its disciplined bowling line-up.
Sydney Thunder will seek to redeem themselves from their last season’s last-place finish, winning only one game. The team has seen a lot of changes, with David Warner being their new captain, who has his first full BBL season. His leadership and experience may be the difference-maker along with Daniel Sams, an all-rounder and a key player for the team. Despite their woes last season, the Thunder seem sharper and more balanced, and their depth in the squad may surprise.
The game also has special interest as it pits two different strategies against each other: Adelaide’s solid core against Sydney’s new lineup seeking redemption. Given the firepower of the Strikers and their recent form, they look like favorites, but Warner’s Thunder can upset the applecart if their key players fire on the day.
Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder Team Prediction-Playing XI
- Captain-M Short
- Vice Captain-D Sams
- Wicket Keeper-C Bancroft
- Batters-D Warner, C Lynn, S Rutherford
- Allrounders-M Short, J Bazley, C Green, N Mcandrew, D Sams
- Bowlers-C Boyce, B Doggett