BBL 2023-24 | STR vs STA, Match 20 - Cricket Fantasy Guide

image-lqsaxv28Imad Wasim will be an important player for the Stars in the match (Source: x.com)

Adelaide Strikers (STR) & Melbourne Stars (STA) will be against each other in the 20th match of the Big Bash League 2023. The game will be played at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide at 1:45 PM IST on 31st December 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 5th position with 1 win, 2 defeats & 1 abandoned game after 4 games. They lost their last game by 4 wickets against the Melbourne Renegades. Their batters are in good form but they need some consistency in the bowling, especially in the pace department. Ony Jamie Overton has been in good form. 

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Melbourne Stars, meanwhile, have picked up the pace after a shaky start to the tournament. They have won the last two games and are looking in good form as a team. The bowlers have done well while the batters have been in great form. They'll look to continue that and register their consecutive win in this game. 


Pitch Report

Adelaide Oval is one of the best batting venues in the world and the batters are expected to dominate this game. There isn't much help for the pacers with the new ball and the spinners also get little to no help off the pitch. It is expected to be a high scoring encounter with both possesing some explosive batters. Wrist spinners have done well in the second innings at the Adelaide Oval so pick Cameron Boyce if the Strikers bat first. The average first innings score here is 173 runs & teams batting first have won 58% of the matches played here. 

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

  • Load up your fantasy teams with top order batters and death bowlers from the first innings. Spinners from the 2nd innings will be important. 
  • Players who will bat in the top 6 and bowl 3-4 overs will be important. 
  • Batters are expected to dominate this game. 


STR vs STA, Match 20: Differential Picks

Imad Wasim (STA)

  • Imad Wasim will bowl his full quota and he can contribute with the bat as well.
  • He bowled in the last game & picked up a wicket as well.
  • Hurricanes' middle order can struggle against quality spin bowling and Wasim can exploit that, especially while bowling second. 

Cameron Boyce (STR)

  • Cameron Boyce will be a good differential pick the Strikers bat first. 
  • Leg spinners have found success at the Adelaide Oval while bowling second and he can be a game changer in fantasy cricket if he picks up a 2-3 wickets in this game. 

Henry Thornton (STR)

  • With David Payne not in the squad for this game, Henry Thornton is expected to play this game. 
  • He will bowl an over in the power play and may bowl in the power surge as well. 
  • Thornton will be an excellent differential pick if he plays this game. 

Other Differential Picks

  • Henry Hunt (if plays & bats in the top 4)
  • Wes Agar
  • Joel Paris
  • Adam Hose


STR vs STA, Match 20: Fantasy Cricket Tips

If Adelaide Strikers Bat First

  • If Henry Hunt is not in the playing XI then Adam Hose will bat at number4. This boosts his fantasy value and he becomes an excellent differential pick.
  • Joel Paris will bowl 3-4 overs and will be a good differerntial pick. 
  • Brody Couch, if plays, will be a good differential pick while bowling first. Try him in big leagues. 

If Melbourne Stars Bat First

  • Jamie Overton will be a good differential C/VC pick. He will bowl 4 overs and will contribtue with the bat as well. 
  • Imad Wasim will be an excellent pick as Strikers' middle order is struggling at the moment. 
  • Henry Thornton will be a top pick.