It’s another short turnaround for the Strikers on Saturday as they head to Canberra to face the Strikers. We take a look at Saturday’s (21/12/2019) BBL Big Bash 2019/2020 match between Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers. We take a look at both teams odds and give our tips and value tips for the match.
When: Saturday, 21st December at 6:10PM
Where: Manuka Oval
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Preview:
Adelaide gets its season underway late on neutral turf, which has left the bookies with no other choice but to offer even money in the market.
The Thunder enter this game a perfect 2-0 after a convincing win over the Heat and a close call against the defending champion Renegades on Thursday night. Sydney’s top order has been outstanding so far behind Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales and Callum Ferguson, leaving Adelaide’s bowling with plenty of work to do.
Rashid Khan leads the charge for the Strikers again after finishing sixth in wickets taken last year.
On the batting front, Adelaide will be hoping Jonathan Wells can pick up where he left off after finishing just inside the Top 10 in runs scored.
Alex Carey also holds the key to the Strikers’ chances in this one. The BBL veteran has averaged over 45-runs in four career matches against the Thunder, making him a worthwhile favourite as Top Runscorer.
Considering the Thunder are playing their third match is less than a week, it’s worth taking Adelaide here at handy odds. The Strikers have also won four of their last five against Sydney, so take Adelaide to open its season with a win.
Odds:
Tip: Adelaide Strikers $1.90
Value BET: Man of the Match: Alex Carey at $7.00
Teams:
Sydney Thunder
Squad: Callum Ferguson (c), Jonathan Cook, Oliver Davies, Brendan Doggett, Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Alex Hales (England), Usman Khawaja, Jay Lenton, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Morris (South Africa), Arjun Nair, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha, Chris Tremain
Adelaide Strikers
Squad: Travis Head (c), Wes Agar, Alex Carey (wk), Harry Conway, Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), Jake Lehmann, Michael Neser, Harry Nielsen, Liam O’Connor, Phil Salt (England), Matt Short, Peter Siddle, Billy Stanlake, Cameron Valente, Jake Weatherald, Jon Wells, Cameron White, Nick Winter
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
