On December 19th, Tuesday, the BBL 2023 presents the 8th Match between Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder at Adelaide Oval. The match is set to commence at 08:15 AM GMT, providing cricket enthusiasts with an exciting clash at 06:45 PM local time in Adelaide. Get ready for a riveting showdown at one of Australia’s iconic cricket venues.
Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder Match Preview
As the Sydney Thunder gear up to face the Adelaide Strikers in the 9th match of the BBL, both teams find themselves in contrasting situations. The Thunder faced a setback in their opening match against the Brisbane Heat, succumbing to a loss. Currently, positioned second last on the points table, the Thunder will be eager to bounce back and secure their first win in the tournament.
On the other side, the Adelaide Strikers had their first match abandoned without a toss, leaving them with a solitary point. Despite the disrupted start, the Strikers find themselves in a relatively better position, sitting at the 4th spot on the table. With both teams seeking to make a mark in the competition, the upcoming clash promises to be a crucial encounter in the early stages of the BBL.
Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder Weather Report
During the match, the weather is expected to be around 13°C with a RealFeel® of 10°C. The conditions are anticipated to be clear, accompanied by a southeasterly wind at 19 km/h. As the match progresses, temperatures are likely to drop, making it a colder and potentially challenging environment for the players.
Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder Pitch Report
Adelaide Oval, known for its traditionally batting-friendly wicket, tends to offer good bounce and carry. The pitch is expected to favor both batsmen and pacers, with spinners finding some assistance as the match progresses.
Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder Predicted XI
Adelaide Strikers: D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Matt Short (C), Alex Carey, Jake Weatherald, Brendon Doggett, Harry Nielsen (WK), James Bazley, Ben Manenti, Henry Thronton and Cameron Boyce
Sydney Thunder: Matthew Gikes (WK), Alex Hales, Oliver Davies, Cameron Bancroft, Alex Ross, Nathan McAndrew, Daniel Sams, Chris Green (C), Zaman Khan, Tanveer Sangha, Liam Hatcher
Dream11 Team for Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder
Wicketkeeper: Matthew Gikes
Captain: Matt Short
Batters: Cameron Bancroft, Alex Hales, Chris Lynn
Bowlers: Ben Manenti, Cameron Boyce, Zaman Khan
All-rounders: James Bazley, Chris Green, Daniel Sams
Where to Watch Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder?
| COUNTRY | TV CHANNELS | STREAMING PLATFORMS | RADIO COMMENTARY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo Sports | Kayo, Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) | Fox Sports, Seven Network (TV), BBC Radio 5 Live Extra, BBC Sounds (Radio) |
| India | Sony Six, Sony Ten, SonyLiv, Star Sports | Disney+Hotstar | Star Sports Network (TV), Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) |
| Pakistan | Geo Super, Ten Sports, Smartcric | – | – |
| New Zealand | Sky Sports NZ, Spark Sport | – | Sky Sport (TV) |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports, Sky Go, Sky Now | – | Sky Sports (TV), BBC Radio 5 Live Extra, BBC Sounds (Radio) |
| United States | Willow TV, Willow Xtra | – | Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) |
| Bangladesh | Channel 9, Gazi TV (GTV), BTV | – | – |
| Sri Lanka | Channel Eye (SLRC), Dialog TV, Peco TV | – | – |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports, ESPN+ | – | – |
| MENA Countries | OSN Sports Cricket | – | – |
