STR vs STA Dream11 Prediction: 20th Match of Big Bash League, 2023-24 Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars Dream11 Team

The 20th match of the Big Bash League 2023 will see Adelaide Strikers (STR) squaring off against Melbourne Stars (STA) at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Sunday, December 31.

Let’s take a look at our fantasy preview for this game.

Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars, Match 20 of Big Bash League, 2023-24

31 December, 1:45 PM IST

Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia

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STR vs STA Preview

5th match for Adelaide Strikers in this tournament. They are in the 5th place of the points table.

Melbourne Stars, on the other hand, are at the fourth of the points table. We can expect a good battle at Adelaide Oval.

Form Guide

Adelaide Strikers – LLWLL

Melbourne Stars – WWLLL

Adelaide Oval Pitch Report

The Adelaide Oval has always been a typically high-scoring ground in Australia, with assistance for both the pacers as well as the spinners. Particularly under lights, batting first could have its advantages. The average scoring pattern for this stadium in BBL is:

Below Score 150: 17

Score between 150 and 169: 19

Score between 170 and 189: 24

Above Score 190: 10

Last T20 result at the venue (Dec 19, 2023)

Sydney Thunder – 200/7 (Pacers – 5w, Spinners – 2w)

Adelaide Strikers – 205/4 (19.4) (Pacers – 2w, Spinners – 1w)

Strikers won by 6 wickets.

STR Playing 11

Matthew Short (c)
D’Arcy Short
Chris Lynn
Thomas Kelly
Adam Hose
Jamie Overton
James Bazley
Harry Nielsen (wk)
Wes Agar
Ben Doggett
Cameron Boyce

Adelaide Strikers Team News

Middle order batter Thomas Kelly has been included in his first Adelaide Strikers squad of KFC BBL|13, for the Strikers’ annual New Year’s Eve match against the Melbourne Stars.

Squad of 13 v Stars: Matthew Short (c), Wes Agar, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Brendan Doggett, Adam Hose, Thomas Kelly, Chris Lynn, Ben Manenti, Harry Nielsen (wk), Jamie Overton, D’Arcy Short, Henry Thornton

Jake Weatherald and David Payne have been left out of the squad that lost to the Melbourne Renegades at Marvel Stadium on Friday night.

Batting order should remain the same.

STR Key Players

Matthew Short Stats vs STA in BBL

Last 5 Scores in T20	Last 5 bowling figures in T20	T20 Batting vs Stars	T20 Bowling vs Stars	Stats at Adelaide	Captain or Vice Captain choice
55, 66, 16, 22, 19	2/13, 1/43, 0/10, DNB, 0/13	113 runs in 9 innings	1 Wickets in 5 Innings	832 Runs in 27 innings & 7 Wickets in 19 Innings	✅

Chris Lynn vs STR in BBL

Last 5 Scores in T20	T20 Batting vs Stars	Batting Stats at Adelaide	Captain or Vice Captain choice
56, 37, 14, 19, 4	431 Runs in 15 Matches	363 Runs in 15 Matches	❌

STA Playing 11

Sam Harper (wk)
Tom Fraser Rogers
Beau Webster
Dan Lawrence
Glenn Maxwell
Marcus Stoinis
Hilton Cartwright
Imad Wasim
Jono Merlo
Mark Steketee
Brody Couch

Melbourne Stars Team News

The Melbourne Stars have named a 14-man squad ahead of the match against the Strikers on New Year’s Eve at the Adelaide Oval.
Lawrence and Couch replace Pakistan internationals Haris Rauf and Usama Mir who have been released for national commitments.
Squad vs Strikers: Glenn Maxwell (Captain), Hilton Cartwright, Brody Couch, Sam Harper, Nick Larkin, Dan Lawrence (ENG), Jono Merlo, Joel Paris, Corey Rocchiccioli, Tom Rogers, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Imad Wasim (PAK), Beau Webster.
Batting order should remain the same.

STA Key Players

Glenn Maxwell Stats vs STR in BBL

Last 5 Scores in T20	Last 4 bowling figures in T20	T20 Batting vs Stars	T20 Bowling vs Sixers	Stats at Adelaide in BBL	Vice Captain choice
35, 12, 30, 23, 104	3/29, DNB, DNB, 1/44, 0/30	285 runs in 11 innings	5 Wickets in 9 innings	180 Runs in 8 innings & 3 Wickets in 6 Innings	✅

Beau Webster vs STR in BBL

Last 5 Scores in T20	T20 Batting vs Strikers	Batting Stats at Adelaide	Captain or Vice Captain choice
DNB, 35, 59, 4	221 Runs in 8 innings	137 Runs in 7 innings	❌