ST vs AS Match Prediction | 3rd Match

Betting Tips

The Adelaide Strikers begin their fresh season at the BBL on Tuesday as they face Sydney Thunder at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.

Sydney Thynder vs Adelaide Strikers Head-to-Head Record

The two teams will face each other in 21 matches to date. The Strikers have a slight edge with 12 wins compared to 9 for the Thunder.

Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers Live-streaming and Broadcast

This match will be live-streamed on the Disney+ Hotstar App. One can also watch it live on the Star Sports Network.

ST vs AS Team Previews

Sydney Thunder

Sydney Thunder had a forgettable outing last time around as they managed to win just 1 of their 10 matches and ended with the wooden spoon. Nevertheless, the franchise has made a few changes to the squad and hopes to put up a better performance.

The biggest change in the batting line-up is the inclusion of Sam Billings. He is one of the most explosive batsmen in the league and if he gets going, Thunder could post a match-winning total. David Warner is available for the entire series and given his talent and experience, he is an invaluable part of the franchise.

Sherfane Rutherford has also been included in the squad in a bid to strengthen the middle order which will also see Oliver Davies and Chris Green. Sam Konstas is an exciting young talent who might feature at the top of the order.

The Thunder lost Gurinder Sandhu to the Renegades but they have bolstered the pace department by bringing in Lockie Ferguson. He will join hands with Wes Agar, while Tanveer Sangha may be included as the specialist spinner.

Sydney Thunder Expected Playing 11

Adelaide Strikers

The Adelaide Strikers put up a good show last year and made it to reach the playoffs. However, they were knocked out by eventual champions, Brisbane Heat, in the Challenger game.

The Adelaide Strikers have plenty of firepower in their batting unit thanks to the presence of players like Chris Lynn, Matthew Short, D’Arcy Short, and Alex Ross. Matthew Short had an excellent outing last year as he finished as the top-scorer of the tournament with 541 runs.

Alex Carey is on international duty and that means Harry Nielsen could be the first-choice wicket-keeper. The Strikers also have a pretty strong pace department. Henry Thornton and Brendan Doggett are likely to begin the attack with the new ball while Jamie Overton could come in as the first change.

The spin department consists of Fabian Allen, Cameron Boyce, and Lloyd Pope.

Adelaide Strikers Expected Playing 11

ST vs AS Toss Prediction

The team winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first.

Pitch and Conditions

The pitch at the Manuka Oval is balanced and provides a good contest between the bat and the ball. The average first-inning score here is around 160. The bowlers will get some movement with the new ball and the batsmen need to be careful with their shot selection. As the match progresses, the surface gets easier to bat on.

The weather at Canberra will be overcast and there might be some drizzling in the evening.

ST vs AS Betting Tips

We are backing the Adelaide Strikers to win this match. They have a strong squad at their disposal that has plenty of batting options. The bowling unit is also well-balanced. Also, Adelaide’s recent record against Sydney Thunder is pretty strong.

Bet on Adelaide Strikers to win this match.