Cricket Free Tips | BBL 2021/22, Knockout: Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers

The Knockout match of the BBL 2021/22 will be held at the MCG in Melbourne, played between Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers. The match will be kicked off on 23rd January (Sunday) at 14:15 (GMT+6).    

With 35 points, the Sydney Thunder finished third in the standings. The inclusion of Ashes hero Usman Khawaja in the squad has boosted the Thunder unit’s confidence. In their final league game, they defeated Renegades by one run.

On the other hand, Adelaide Strikers did everything right in their Eliminator match against the Hurricanes, winning by a score of 22 runs to book their place in the Knockout. Alex Carey hit a superb 67 in his first game of the competition to give his team a strong start. Both teams have star players in their lineups, so this should be a nail-biting match. The winner of this match will face the Sydney Sixers in the Challenger on Wednesday.

Weather
Throughout this evening match in Melbourne, it will be partly cloudy with temperatures in the 30s.

Pitch
On this dead batting track, the batters will have complete freedom to score runs, while the spinners will get some assistance as well. On either side, the boundaries are far too excellent, and running between the wickets is crucial. 

Probable Playing XIs

Sydney Thunder:
Usman Khawaja (C), Ben Cutting, Alex Hales, Tanveer Sangha, Jason Sangha, Matthew Gilkes, Nathan McAndrew, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, and Gurinder Sandhu.

Adelaide Strikers:
Peter Siddle (C), Matthew Short, Alex Carey (WK), Fawad Ahmed, Jonathan Wells, Travis Head, Henry Thornton, Ian Cockbain, Matt Renshaw, Thomas Kelly, and Harry Conway.

Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers – Knockout, Dream 11:
Matthew Short (C), Alex Hales (VC), Alex Carey, Peter Siddle, Usman Khawaja, Fawad Ahmed, Jonathan Wells, Tanveer Sangha, Jason Sangha, Daniel Sams, and Gurinder Sandhu.

Prediction

Match winner

• Sydney Thunder

Winning the toss

• Sydney Thunder

Top Batsman

• Sydney Thunder –  Alex Hales
• Adelaide Strikers – Matthew Short

Top Bowler

• Sydney Thunder –  Tanveer Sangha
• Adelaide Strikers – Peter Siddle

Most Sixes 

• Sydney Thunder –  Alex Hales
• Adelaide Strikers – Matthew Short

Player of the Match

• Sydney Thunder – Alex Hales

Team Scores Batting First 

• Sydney Thunder – 190+
• Adelaide Strikers – 170+  

This should be a thrilling Knockout match between Adelaide Strikers, who have thrashed everyone in their path over the last five matches, and Sydney Thunder, who have had a recent wobble in form. Our cricket experts are expecting a competitive clash with Sydney Thunder to advance in the competition!