Adelaide Oval Pitch Report For STR vs SIX BBL 2024-25 Match 35

Rajgeeta Yadav

Adelaide Oval Pitch Report [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X.com]Adelaide Oval Pitch Report [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X.com]

Sydney Sixers will lock horns with Adelaide Strikers in the 35th match of the BBL 2024-25 at the Adelaide Oval on January 15. Both teams are riding high after winning their previous games and will be eager to continue the momentum. The Adelaide Strikers have had an up-and-down season but came out all guns blazing in their last match. They crushed Brisbane Heat by a massive 56-run margin. Skipper Matthew Short stole the show with an explosive 109 off just 54 balls, smashing ten boundaries and seven sixes. His partner Chris Lynn joined the party with a quick 47 off 20 balls, while Alex Ross added 44 off 19 balls at the death. The Strikers posted a whopping 251/5 in their 20 overs.

With the ball, D’Arcy Short led the charge, taking 4 wickets for just 15 runs. Liam Haskett and Lloyd Pope also grabbed two wickets each to seal the game for the Strikers.

The Sydney Sixers are in red-hot form, with five wins in eight matches. In their last outing, Steve Smith was unstoppable, scoring a stunning 121 off 64 balls against Perth Scorchers. Sean Abbott shone with the ball, taking 4/43, helping the Sixers defend their 220-run total.

So, ahead of the upcoming clash, let's see how the surface at Adelaide Oval will behave throughout the match.

Adelaide Oval Stats And Records In BBL

Criterion
Data
Matches Played 95
Matches Won Batting 1st 47
Matches Won Bowling 1st 48
Average 1st Innings Score 157.82
Average 2nd Innings Score 143.70


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

Adelaide Oval is known for being a batting-friendly track. It has been a flat surface, making it perfect for batters to score big runs. Fans can expect a high-scoring match if the batters take full advantage of this.

Earlier, the pitch used to offer some help to fast bowlers, but things have changed. In the last match played here, teams managed to score as high as 251 runs. As for spinners, the pitch has sometimes supported them toward the end of the innings, but that’s not guaranteed. The results in recent BBL matches have shown mixed outcomes for bowlers.

When it comes to the toss, the team winning it will most likely choose to bat first. Out of the four matches played here this BBL season, three teams that batted first won, while only one team managed to win while chasing.

Players To Watch Out For At Adelaide Oval

Steve Smith

  • Steve Smith has made a stunning comeback in the BBL 2024-25 season, smashing an unbeaten 121 runs in his last match. He’s in top form and is expected to perform well in Adelaide. After an impressive Border-Gavaskar Trophy where he scored two centuries, Smith has once again shown his class. All eyes will be on him to lead with the bat.

Matthew Short

  • Matthew Short, playing for Adelaide Strikers (ADS), has been a standout performer this season. The opener has been in red-hot form, which earned him a spot in Australia’s squad for the Champions Trophy 2025. He’s known for his power-packed knocks and has consistently delivered with the bat. Given his current form, he’s definitely a player to keep an eye on.

Ben Dwarshuis

  • The left-arm pacer has been a key bowler for the Sydney Sixers this season. With 11 wickets in 7 matches, he’s one of the most consistent bowlers in the league. What makes him more dangerous is his ability to bowl with variations, keeping batters on their toes. He’s also proven to be a handy lower-order batter, contributing quick runs when needed. Ben Dwarshuis will be crucial for his team’s success.