BBL 2023-24 | STR vs HUR, Match 31 - Cricket Fantasy Guide
Lloyd Pope could be an important pick for the fantasy contests of the match (Source: x.com)
Adelaide Strikers (STR) will take on the Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) in the 31st match of the Big Bash League 2023. The game will be played at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide at 1:45 PM IST on 9th January 2023. There are plenty of quality players in both teams who are capable of winning games single-handedly on their day. This fantasy guide will help you in picking a top notch fantasy team to help you win big in this game.
Adelaide Strikers are in the 6th position in the points table with 2 wins in 7 games. They won their last game quite convincingly against the Perth Scorchers by 9 wickets. Their batters, especially the top order is in excellent form and they need their bowlers to step-up if they are to win this game.
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Hobart Hurricanes, on the other hand, lost a thriller of a game against the Brisbane Heat by 1 run. Their players have been in decent form but they've been a bit inconsistent this season. They are in the 5th position with 3 wins in 7 games. They have to be at their best in this game.
Pitch Report
Batters, Batters & Batters. Load up your fantasy teams with batters as Adelaide Oval is the best venue for batting in Australia. A flat pitch with short square boundaries will await the batters in this game. All three games at this venue in BBL 2023 have been won by the chasing sides. There won't be much help for the bowlers and the match will be dominated by the batters. Teams batting first will have to score around 180-200 to be in the game.
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Pick top 4 batters from both the teams as batters will be in for a treat in this game.
- Bowlers who will bowl in the death overs will be important.
- The sqaure boundaries at the Adelaide Oval are on the shorter side so hit the deck bowlers won't be that effective at this venue.
- Wrist spinners will be important in this game, especially while bowling 2nd.
- You can drop majority of the bowlers, especially the pacers from the team bowling second, especially if it's the Hurricanes.
STR vs HUR, Match 31: Differential Picks
Alex Carey (STR)
- Alex Carey will play this game and will be an excellent differential pick, especially if he is listed to open the innings.
- Carey has done well at the Adelaide Oval and he can score big in this game.
- Select him as C/VC if he's opening and the Strikers are chasing.
Henry Thornton (STR)
- Henry Thornton has picked up 2 wickets in the last two games.
- He will be a key bowler for his team and will be a good differetnial pick, especially while bowling first.
Lloyd Pope (STR)
- Lloyd Pope picked up 2 wickets in the last game.
- Wrist spinners have found success at the Adelaide Oval, especially in the second innings.
- Pope will be a top differential pick if the Strikers are batting first.
Other Differential Picks
- Caleb Jewell
- Tim David
- Cameron Boyce
STR vs HUR, Match 31: Fantasy Cricket Tips
If Adelaide Strikers Bat First
- Alex Carey & Lloyd Pope will be top differential picks.
- Pick the top 3 from the Hurricanes.
- Ben McDermott will be a top C/VC option.
- Dropping David Payne can be worth the risk.
If Hobart Hurricanes Bat First
- Pick Alex Carey if he is listed as an opener. You can select him as C/VC too. Drop him if he's listed to bat at 4 or below.
- Dropping Chris Jordan can be fruitful.
- Patrick Dooley will be a good differential pick for Mini GLs/GLs.
- Henry Thornton will be a good differential pick.
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