STR vs SCO Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report - BBL 14, Match 17

STR vs SCO Dream11 Prediction [Source: @BBL/x]

Adelaide Strikers (STR) will host the Perth Scorchers (SCO) in match number 17 of the BBL 2024-25 season at the Adelaide Oval on December 31 from 1:45 PM IST onwards. The match marks the fifth respective outing for both sides this competition.

Ahead of this game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

STR vs SCO, BBL 2024-25 Preview

The Adelaide Strikers team has secured just one win out of their first four matches of the BBL 2024-25 season so far. With three defeats in the competition, including two in succession over the last eight days, the NRR of the Strikers has plummeted down to -0.013 and the Matthew Short-led team is currently ranked seventh on the BBL 2024-25 points table. Among all Strikers batters this season, only Jamie Overton and D’Arcy Short have managed to rack up over 100 runs. Overton is also leading the wicket-taking charts of his team this season alongside leg-spinner Lloyd Pope.

Perth Scorchers snapped their unwanted losing streak with a 33-run win over defending champions Brisbane Heat last week. With two wins and two defeats from four matches, the Scorchers are ranked fourth on the eight-team BBL 2024-25 standings. Another win at this stage of the competition will help them rise to number two on the table to find themselves just behind table-toppers Sydney Sixers. Scorchers top-order batter Cooper Connolly has tallied the highest number of runs among all players this BBL season so far with 181 runs from just four innings. With the ball, Jason Behrendorff has ably helmed the Scorchers pace attack.

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STR vs SCO, BBL 2024-25 Weather And Pitch Report

Weather: According to AccuWeather, fans can enjoy an entertaining evening of cricket at the Adelaide Oval as there is no chance of rainfall during the scheduled match time. The temperature is expected to hover between 22° and 23° in the second half.

Pitch Report: The playing conditions at the Adelaide Oval will largely be conducive to batters. Even the average first innings total at the venue across all BBL matches has amounted to a staggering 157. Fast bowlers will likely get early lateral movement with the new ball. In a bid to succeed in the slog overs, it is imperative for the pacers to employ variations. Toss will not factor much into the outcome of the contest, but the teams batting first have won both matches played at the venue this BBL 2024-25 season so far.

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STR vs SCO, BBL 2024-25 Captain and Vice-captain

STR vs SCO, BBL 2024-25 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

STR vs SCO, BBL 2024: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Ollie Pope, Matty Hurst
Batters: Ashton Turner, D’Arcy Short, Alex Ross, Nick Hobson
All-rounders: Jamie Overton, Matthew Short, Cooper Connolly
Bowlers: Jason Behrendorff, Lloyd Pope

Captain: Jamie Overton
Vice-captain: Cooper Connolly

STR vs SCO, BBL 2024-25 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

STR vs SCO, BBL 2024: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Ollie Pope
Batters: Ashton Turner, D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn
All-rounders: Jamie Overton, Matthew Short, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Agar, James Bazley
Bowlers: Jason Behrendorff, Henry Thornton

Captain: Matthew Short
Vice-captain: Jason Behrendorff

STR vs SCO, BBL 2024-25 Expert Advice

Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 2-4-3-2 or 1-3-5-2 combination will be ideal for the game.

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