Match 20 of the "Big Bash League, 2023/24 " will be played between Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars (STR vs STA). The match will be played at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide on 31st December 2023 at 01:45 PM IST.
STR vs STA (Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars), Match 20 - Match Information
Match: Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars, Match 20
Date: 31st December 2023
Time: 01:45 PM IST
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
STR vs STA, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 156 runs. The pitch at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Temperature will hover around 18.23 °C and humidity is expected to be around 48%. Winds at a speed of 4.42 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 75% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
STR vs STA, Head to Head
In the 17 matches played between these 2 teams, Adelaide Strikers Batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Melbourne Stars.
STR vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Lynn | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 0 | 0 | 37, 14, 0, 0, 1 | - |
| Thomas Rogers | 5 | 85 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 21, 20, 21, 22, 1 | - |
| Sam Harper | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 0 | 0 | 0, 17, 5, 1, 4 | - |
- Christopher Austin Lynn
Chris Lynn is a Batter and has an average of 22 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 52 runs averaging 10.4 per match.
- Thomas Fraser Rogers
Thomas Rogers can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Thomas Rogers has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 21, 20, 21, 22, 1 runs at an average of 17 per match.
- Samuel Bryan Harper
Sam Harper can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Sam Harper has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 0, 17, 5, 1, 4 runs at an average of 5.4 per match.
STR vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usama Mir | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 3, 0, 0, 0 |
| Jamie Overton | 3 | 31 | 6.2 | 5 | 1 | 0, 31, 0, 0, 0 | 3, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | 3 | 1 | 0.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 1 |
- Usama Mir
Usama Mir is a Bowler and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. Usama Mir is a leg break Bowler and in the recent 4 matches he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Jamie Overton
Jamie Overton is a Bowler and has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the last 3 matches Jamie Overton has taken 3, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 1.
- Nathan Mitchell Coulter-Nile
Nathan Coulter-Nile can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches Nathan Coulter-Nile has taken 0, 1, 0, 1, 1 wickets at an average of 0.6.
STR vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 4 | 77 | 15.4 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 35, 12, 30, 0 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Beau Webster | 3 | 94 | 18.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 35, 59, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 4 |
| Matthew Short | 3 | 153 | 30.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 55, 0, 82, 16 | 2, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Glenn James Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell is an All Rounder and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 4 matches this player has scored 77 runs averaging 15.4 per match.
- Beau Jacob Webster
Beau Webster is an All Rounder and has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Beau Webster is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 0, 0, 35, 59, 0 runs at an average of 18.8 per match.
- Matthew William Short
Matthew Short is an All Rounder and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches Matthew Short has scored 153 runs at an average of 30.6 per match.
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STR vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 4 | 77 | 15.4 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 35, 12, 30, 0 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Matthew Short | 3 | 153 | 30.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 55, 0, 82, 16 | 2, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Haris Rauf | 4 | 8 | 1.6 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 8 | 3, 3, 0, 0, 0 |
| Chris Lynn | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 0 | 0 | 37, 14, 0, 0, 1 | - |
| Thomas Rogers | 5 | 85 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 21, 20, 21, 22, 1 | - |
| Adam Hose | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 0 | 0 | 5, 28, 17, 24, 10 | - |
The Top Point Getters for Adelaide Strikers are Matthew Short with 126 match fantasy points. Chris Lynn with 59 match fantasy points and Adam Hose with 25 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Melbourne Stars are Glenn Maxwell with 160 match fantasy points. Haris Rauf with 91 match fantasy points and Thomas Rogers with 49 match fantasy points.
STR vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 4 | 77 | 15.4 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 35, 12, 30, 0 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Usama Mir | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 3, 0, 0, 0 |
| Beau Webster | 3 | 94 | 18.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 35, 59, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 4 |
| Matthew Short | 3 | 153 | 30.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 55, 0, 82, 16 | 2, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 3 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 0, 0, 6, 9 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Glenn James Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell is an All Rounder and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 4 matches this player has scored 0, 35, 12, 30, 0 runs at an average of 15.4 per match.
- Usama Mir
Usama Mir is a Bowler and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Usama Mir bowls leg break and in the last 4 matches he has taken 1, 3, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Beau Jacob Webster
Beau Webster is an All Rounder and has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches Beau Webster has scored 94 runs averaging 18.8 per match.
- Matthew William Short
Matthew Short is an All Rounder and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 0, 55, 0, 82, 16 runs at an average of 30.6 per match.
- Marcus Peter Stoinis
Marcus Stoinis is an All Rounder and has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. Marcus Stoinis is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 15 runs at an average of 3 per match.
STR vs STA Squad Information
Adelaide Strikers (STR) Squad: Chris Lynn, David Payne, Cameron Boyce, Jamie Overton, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Matthew Short, James Bazley, Adam Hose, Henry Thornton, Henry Hunt, Wes Agar, Jake Weatherald, Brendan Doggett, D'Arcy Short, Harry Nielsen, Benjamin Manenti, Josh Kann and Thomas Kelly
Melbourne Stars (STA) Squad: Liam Dawson, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Imad Wasim, Joe Burns, Mark Steketee, Olly Stone, Scott Boland, Joel Paris, Beau Webster, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Nick Larkin, Sam Harper, Dan Lawrence, Harry Brook, Jonathan Merlo, Haris Rauf, Corey Rocchiccioli, Brody Couch, Campbell Kellaway and Thomas Rogers
STR vs STA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Sam Harper and Alex Carey
Batter: Jonathan Merlo
All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis, James Bazley and D'Arcy Short
Bowlers: Usama Mir, Mark Steketee and Henry Thornton
Captain: Jonathan Merlo
Vice-Captain: Marcus Stoinis
STR vs STA (Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars), Match 20 Preview
Adelaide Strikers have played 3 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fifth on the points table, while Melbourne Stars have played 5 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table.
Big Bash League, 2023/24 Points Table
The points table of Big Bash League, 2023/24 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 38 of the Big Bash League, 2022/23 where Harry Nielsen scored the highest fantasy points for Adelaide Strikers with 53 match fantasy points while Nathan Coulter-Nile topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Melbourne Stars with 97 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers Last Match Scorecard) played by Adelaide Strikers against Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Renegades beat Adelaide Strikers by 4 wickets. The top fantasy player for Adelaide Strikers was David Payne who scored 89 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne Stars beat Hobart Hurricanes by 7 wickets (D/L method). The top fantasy player for Melbourne Stars was Glenn Maxwell who scored 160 fantasy points.