Published on: Jan 25, 2022 1:54 pm IST|Updated on: Jan 25, 2022 2:00 pm IST
SIX vs STR Today Match Prediction: The Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers will face off in Challenger of the Big Bash League 2021. The team winning this fixture will clash with the Perth Scorchers in the Final of the tournament. The Sydney Sixers failed to chase down the total of 189 runs in the Qualifier match against Scorchers, and would look to improve their performance in both the departments. While the Adelaide Strikers are coming into this game after winning by 6 runs in the Knockout match against Sydney Thunder and will be confident of their abilities. It is expected to be quite a close match between the two evenly matched teams.
Form guide (Last 5 games)
SIX- L W L W W STR- W W W W W
Team record at Sydney in Big Bash 2021
SIX- 5 wins in 6 games STR- 1 wins in 3 games
Standings on Big Bash League 2021 League Stage Points table
SIX- 2 STR- 4
The Sydney Sixers team management announced the two covid positive cases of Mickey and Jack Edwards in the camp. But, these cases would not impact the Playing 11 of the team, as they were not a part of the last league match. The experienced batsman Daniel Hughes is racing against time to be fit for this crucial game, and can replace Bertus in 11.
The Adelaide Strikers have been terrific with their 6 consecutive wins in the tournament. The return of Head and Carey have also boosted the team’s confidence and prospects. For this game, they are not expected to make any changes in the winning combination.
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The both teams have been impressive in the tournament with their all round performances. The Sydney Sixers had a fine run in the 1st half of the season, while the Adelaide Strikers had a brilliant 2nd half with unbeaten run in the last 6 matches. The likes of Alex Carey and Siddle will play a key role for the Strikers, while Henriques and Dwarshuis will be looking to continue the same for Sixers. The odds on Betway suggests the Sixers have an edge in the SIX vs STR Dream11 Prediction, due to the few players having fine T20 experience in their 11.
Betway: SIX 1.83, STR 1.90
Josh Philippe (wk) Justin Avendano Moises Henriques (c) Jordan Silk Daniel Christian Sean Abbott Nicholas Bertus/ Daniel Hughes Hayden Kerr Ben Dwarshuis Nathan Lyon Steve OKeefe
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The top picks from the Sydney Sixers team will be Moises Henriques and Ben Dwarshuis
Moises Henriques Stats in Big Bash League 2021
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Matthew Short Alex Carey (wk) Ian Cockbain Travis Head Jonathan Wells Matt Renshaw Thomas Kelly Henry Thornton Peter Siddle (c) Harry Conway Fawad Ahmed
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Today match score: If the Sydney Sixers team bats first, they are expected to go past 160 on the board.
Today pitch report: The pitch is expected to provide assistance to the batters in posting a strong score on the board, while there will be no room for pace bowlers as well as spinners.
Who won yesterday match: Adelaide Strikers 184/6 won by 6 runs against Sydney Thunder 178/6 in Knockout of Big Bash 2021/22.
Big Bash League T20 Time Table: SIX vs STR January 26 at Sydney
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