The ‘number 5’ Adelaide Strikers will play the ‘number 7’ Hobart Hurricanes in the 13th game of the ongoing Big Bash League 2024-25. Adelaide’s Adelaide Oval will host this game on December 27, at 1:45 PM (IST). The Strikers are coming off a narrow 3-wicket defeat against the Brisbane Heat in their last game following a 15-run win against the Melbourne Stars.
In their campaign opener against Sydney Thunder, the Strikers lost by a narrow margin of 2 wickets. They will be eyeing winning their upcoming clash against the Hobart Hurricanes to move a spot or two up in the tournament’s points table.
With that said, here we’ll look at the predicted playing XI of the Adelaide Strikers for their next clash against the Hobart Hurricanes.
Openers: Matthew Short (C) and D’Arcy Short
The Strikers’ management will look ahead to go ahead with the same opening pair of D’Arcy Short and skipper Matthew Short. However, the duo couldn’t impress much in the last game against Brisbane Heat and both fell on the team’s total score of 21 runs in just 3.4 overs.
Despite that, The Short-duo is expected to provide a strong start for their side in the upcoming game against the Hobart Hurricanes.
Middle-Order: Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope (WK), and Alex Ross
Chris Lynn could be a crucial asset with the bat for his side at number 3 owing to his power-hitting abilities; he played a steady 24-run knock in the last game. Following Lynn, wicketkeeper-batter Ollie Pope will be a perfect fit to utilize at the number four, he also scored 34 runs, with three fours and a six.
Alongside Lynn and Pope, Alex Ross can provide vital stability to the team while batting at number five. He can also play the role of a finisher with staying for long there in the middle.
All-Rounders: Jamie Overton and James Bazley
All-rounder Jamie Overton played a blistering knock of 45 runs off just 24 balls in the last game against Brisbane Heat. He can score some impactful runs for the Strikers while batting down the order.
Overton can be accompanied by another bowling all-rounder James Bazley, who also scored quick 23 runs off just 11 balls, hitting one four and two sixes. Overton and Bazley could be there in the role of all-rounders for the Adelaide Strikers in the next game against the Hurricanes.
Bowlers: Liam Scott, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope
The in-form right-arm pacer Henry Thornton is expected to lead the bowling attack of the Strikers in the next game against the Hurricanes. He scalped 2 wickets in his four-over stint. Besides Thornton, Lloyd Pope was one of the most economical bowlers for his side, scalping 2 wickets at just 17 runs in three overs.
Alongside these two, Liam Scott and Cameron Boyce could also be picked in the playing XI of the Strikers in the next game against the Hurricanes
Disclaimer: This exclusive news is based on the author’s insights, analysis, and intuition. While reviewing this information, consider the points discussed and form your own conclusions.
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