STR vs STA, BBL 2023-24: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 20th match (Source: x.com)
Adelaide Strikers (STR) will lock horns in the 20th match with Melbourne Stars (STA) in the Big Bash League 2023-24 tournament. The match is all set to take place on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia at 1:45 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player picks, the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best predicted XI for the fantasy contests of this encounter.
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Adelaide Strikers (STR), who have won one of their last four matches, are presently occupying the fifth spot. They have lost their last match by 4 wickets against Melbourne Renegades. They have played four matches so far and they won one, lost two games and one game was abandoned. Currently they have 3 points and net run rate of -0.102.
On the other hand, Melbourne Stars (STA) played five games so far, with 4 points and net run rate of -1.947 and with two wins and three losses they are at the fourth position in the points table. They won their last match against Hobart Hurricanes by DLS method.
STR vs STA, Team Form Guide
Adelaide Strikers: L-L-NR-W
Melbourne Stars: W-W-L-L-L
STR vs STA, Match 20: Pitch Report
The Adelaide Oval pitch is renowned for its well-balanced characteristics, providing both batter and bowlers favourable conditions. In the initial stages, fast bowlers can capitalize on the advantageous bounce. At the same time, as the game advances, batters can take advantage of the pitch’s reliable bounce to execute their shots confidently. Additionally, in the later phases of the match, spin bowlers may find support from the conditions.
STR vs STA, Match 20: Top Player Picks
Jamie Overton (STR)
- Jamie Overton showcasing brilliant all-round performances for last two matches
- In the last match he scored 29 runs in 15 balls and picked 1 wicket.
D'arcy Short (STR)
- D'arcy Short played an excellent innings in the last match, where he scored 54 runs.
- In three innings he scored two half-centuries.
David Payne (STR)
- David Payne is consistently picking up wickets in every match.
- In the last match he picked up 3 wickets.
Glenn Maxwell (STA)
- Glenn Maxwell playing very good all-round cricket so far in this contest.
- In the last match he scored 35 runs and picked 3 wickets.
Beau Webster (STA)
- Beau Webster scored 98 runs with one fifty in 3 innings and picked up 4 wickets so far in this tournament.
STR vs STA, Match 20: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Player | Stats | Avg Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Overton | 60 runs and 6 wickets in 3 matches | 91 |
| D'arcy Short | 123 runs in 3 matches | 54.67 |
| David Payne | 6 wickets in 3 matches | 58.67 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 100 runs and 4 wickets in 4 matches | 74.25 |
| Beau Webster | 98 runs and 4 wickets in 3 matches | 64.25 |
STR vs STA, Match 20: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If Adelaide Strikers Bat First | D'arcy Short | Glenn Maxwell |
| If Melbourne Stars Bat First | Jamie Overton | Glenn Maxwell |
STR vs STA, Match 20: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
Looking at the squad strength of both the team and recent form, STA is favourite to win this game. Choose in-form players from both teams for this match. The best-suggested fantasy combination for this game is 1-3-5-2 or 1-3-4-3.
STR vs STA, Match 20: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Harry Nielsen
Batters: Chris Lynn, Hilton Cartwright, Thomas Rogers
All-rounders: D'Arcy Short, Jamie Overton, Matthew Short, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers: David Payne, Haris Rauf
Captain: D'Arcy Short
Vice-captain: Glenn Maxwell
Adelaide Strikers: 6 Players; Melbourne Stars: 5 Players
STR vs STA, Match 20: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Harry Nielsen
Batters: Chris Lynn, Hilton Cartwright, Thomas Rogers
All-rounders: D'Arcy Short, Jamie Overton, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers: David Payne, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir
Captain: Glenn Maxwell
Vice-captain: Jamie Overton
Adelaide Strikers: 5 Players; Melbourne Stars: 6 Players
