BBL 2023-24 | THU vs STR, Match 37 - Cricket Fantasy Guide

image-lrcg6dqpLloyd Pope could be good pick for the fantasy contests of the match (Source: x.com)

Sydney Thunder (THU) will take on the Adelaide Strikers (STR) in the 37th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023. The venue for this game will be the Manuka Oval in Canberra. The match will be played on 14th January 2023 at 1:45 PM IST. There are many quality players in this game and this guide will help you in selecting a top fantasy team for this match.

Sydney Thunder are already ruled out of the Finals race. They have been below average as a team as they've won only one game out of nine this season. They lost their last game against the Sixers by 19 runs. Thunder will look to win this game and end their campaign on a winning note. 

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Adelaide Strikers, meanwhile, are in the fourth position with four wins in nine games. They won their last game against the Hurricanes by eight wickets thanks to Jake Weatherald's blistering knock. They have been in good form as a team and they must win this game to confirm their place for the next round. 



Pitch Report

The pitch at the Manuka Oval will be a balanced one. There will be some help for the bowlers with the new ball and the spinners will come into play as the game progresses. Batters, once set, will be in for a big score. The new ball will move a bit in the 2nd innings as well. The average first innings score here is 164 runs with chasing sides winning majority of the matches at this venue.

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

  • New ball bowlers from the second innings alongside the spinners and death bowlers from the first innings will be a must in your fantasy teams.
  • The likes of Cameron Boyce and Lloyd Pope will be top differential picks. 
  • You can drop one of the openers from the team batting second. 
  • Adelaide Strikers will be the favorites for this match. 


THU vs STR, Match 37: Differential Picks

Lloyd Pope (STR)

  • Lloyd Pope will bowl 3-4 overs and will be a top differential pick, especially if the Strikers bat first. 
  • He has an excellent googly and has picked up 3 wickets in 3 games in BBL 2023-24. 
  • Pope can pick up a few wickets in this game and help you win big in fantasy cricket. 

Henry Thornton (STR)

  • Henry Thornton will be another top pick for this game. 
  • He has picked up wickets in almost every game this season. 
  • Thornton will bowl in the power play and then towards the end of the innings. 

Toby Gray (THU)

  • Toby Gray bowled well in the last game and picked up a wicket as well. 
  • He is handy with the bat and can score some useful runs if he gets the chance to bat. 
  • Try him in GLs/Mini GLs. 

Adam Hose (STR)

  • Adam Hose looked in good touch in the last game for his 25* runs. 
  • He is a good player of spin bowling and can score big when on song. 
  • Hose will bat at 4 and will be a top pick for this match. 

Other Differential Picks

  • Liam Hatcher
  • Tom Kohler Cadmore
  • Oliver Davies


THU vs STR, Match 37: Fantasy Cricket Tips

If Sydney Thunder Bat First

  • Try Alex Hales as C/VC in GLs/Mini GLs.
  • Dropping D'Arcy Short can be worth the risk.
  • Adam Hose will be a top differential pick alongside Henry Thornton. 

If Adelaide Strikers Bat First

  • You can take the risk of dropping Alex Hales.
  • Lloyd Pope will be an excellent differential pick.
  • Try Liam Hatcher in GLs/Mini Gls.