Adelaide Oval Pitch Report For STR vs SCO BBL 2024-25 Match 17

Debashis Sarangi

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On Tuesday, Adelaide Strikers will cross swords against Perth Scorchers in the seventeenth group-stage match of the ongoing Big Bash League competition. The much-awaited face-off will be played at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia. 

Led by Matthew Short, Adelaide Strikers have been miserable in the BBL 2024-25, claiming the seventh position in the points table with one win in four matches. Although they defeated Melbourne Stars in their second game, consecutive losses against Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes put their BBL campaign in jeopardy. 

On the other hand, Perth Scorchers have blown hot and cold in the BBL 14, occupying the third position with two wins in four outings. They were handed crushing defeats by the Hurricanes and the Renegades, but got back on the winning track with a fighting 33-run victory over the Heat. 

So, as both teams gear up for an enthralling clash, let's see how the surface at Adelaide Oval will behave throughout the contest. 

Adelaide Oval Stats And Records In BBL

Criterion
Data
Matches played93
Matches won batting 1st46
Matches won bowling 1st47
Average 1st innings score156.98
Average 2nd innings score143.12


Adelaide Oval Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The surface at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide generally favours the batters. In two BBL matches, the average scoring rate in Adelaide has been a whopping 9.15 this season. This stat indicates that the pitch has heavily assisted stroke play, making things tough for the bowlers in the BBL 14. 

So, there could be a hint of movement for the fast bowlers early on with the new ball, but overall, the conditions are expected to be excellent for batting. The spinners must be accurate with respect to their line and length to succeed, while the pacers will focus on hitting the deck and bowling more change-ups than seam-ups when the ball gets old. The track won't likely slow down with time, so the toss-winner will likely bowl first. 

Players To Watch Out For At Adelaide Oval

Matthew Short

  • Adelaide Strikers' captain Matthew Short regained his mojo with a blistering fifty in the last game. He has also been instrumental with the ball, scalping five wickets in four matches. So, considering his form and past record at the venue, we expect Short to emerge as a key player for the Strikers if he sees through the new ball spell. 

Cooper Connolly

  • Perth Scorchers' explosive top order batter Cooper Connolly has exhibited remarkable form in the BBL 14, scoring 181 runs at an average of 45.25. He has been a consistent performer for the five-time champions and will likely enjoy Adelaide's flat batting deck.

Jamie Overton

  • Adelaide Strikers' experienced all-rounder Jamie Overton has been prolific with bat and ball in the BBL this season. Besides scoring 126 runs at a blistering strike rate of 155.56, Overton has bagged seven wickets in four games, making him the most valuable player for the Strikers.