Game No. 35 of the BBL 2024–25 season will take place on Wednesday at the Adelaide Oval between the Adelaide Strikers and the Sydney Sixers. Each team has specific objectives going into this game. The Sixers, with 11 points, are aiming to place in the top two, while the Strikers, with six points from eight games so far, are fighting for a top-four finish.
The outcome of this game is crucial for Adelaide. The Adelaide Strikers come into this game with a big squad. With a mix of experienced and young players, the Strikers aim to maximize their advantage at home. This season, Adelaide and the Sydney Sixers will play one another for the first time.
Here is the predicted Adelaide Strikers’ Playing XI for their clash against Sydney Sixers:
Top Order:
Chris Lynn and Matthew Short will open the batting attack for the Adelaide Strikers. Both batters can make use of the power play and can attack the opposition bowlers. During the last game, Matthew Short smashed a century which resulted in the team win. Coming down to bat Alex Carey powers the top order. He is one of the most destructive batters on the team.
Middle Order:
Ollie Pope and D’Arcy Short support the batting order of the team. Both the batters can keep the momentum going and can change the gear of the teams. If the top order fails both batters can take the game deep to put in a fightable total.
Lower Middle Order:
Alex Ross and Jamie Overton play important roles in the batting line-up. Both batters can stand for a while and hit the ball around the stadium to help the team to get runs. Apart from batting Jamie Overton is a useful bowler who can swing the ball well and get wickets for the team.
Lower Order:
Brendan Doggett and Jordan Buckingham are the key players in the team as they open the bowling attack for the team. Another fast bowler Liam Haskett is there to support them. Lloyd Pope is the lone but effective spin bowler in the team.
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