Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers Match Prediction

Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers Team Previews

Sydney Sixers

The Sixers started the competition with an authoritative  display of power hitting and quality bowling against the Melbourne Stars where they registered the highest ever win in a BBL match. And they continued to showcase their quality right through the competition and as a result of that, they are currently at the top of the table with three wins from four matches. The Scorchers are right behind the Sixers having yet to lose a match in this year’s competition. A defeat here for the Sixers would mean that they will be pushed to the second spot with Scorchers claiming the top spot. The only match that the Sixers lost was against the Hurricanes where they looked out of sorts both with bat and ball. They have played their A game in all the remaining three games and Josh Philippe has been extraordinary for them at the top of the order. He is a consistent performer of the Sixers and the opening stand with James Vince in the opening match and crucial partnerships with captain Moises Henriques along with the finishing abilities that he showcased in the last match makes him an asset for any side.  Sixers have faced Hurricanes and Stars twice in this year’s competition and this will be the first time they will be playing another side other than these two. The one good thing for Sixers is the fact that they have not been over reliant on any particular player and there have been key performers both in the batting and bowling departments which made them work as a complete team. In their last encounter against Melbourne Stars, it was Josh Philippe who once again stood tall between Stars and their win as he thumped one off to the boundary of the last over off the match to bring victory to his side. The batting depth of Sixers is commendable and is strong as someone like Jordan batting at eight speaks volume of the talent that they possess right throughout the lineup. One huge body blow for them is the absence of certain key players who are ruled out of the tournament. Players like Tom Curran and Steve O’Keefe were sure starters and both will be unavailable for the rest of the tournament. Even after losing so many players the Sixers look like a team to beat, such is the talent that they boast on their bench.

Adelaide Strikers

Adelaide Strikers were one among the best sides of the tournament and last year also they have been very consistent with their performances. But, they have failed to live to everyone’s expectations this year. They have been out of sorts in both departments and losing their star performers like Travis Head and Alex Carey have affected them drastically and it is so evident in their recent results. They are completely out of focus and they need a push from some experienced figures in their squad to make a difference to what they are right now and what exactly they should be. They are in the fifth position of the table right now and if they continue to play ordinary cricket, it would be very difficult for them to get back on track. The first two fixtures for the blues were against Renegades and they lost their first match marginally and came back strong in their second match. But, they were completely thumped to the ground by the Scorchers in their last fixture and it would be difficult for them to come back and put up a fight against a quality side like the Sydney Sixers. Matt Short was the only one who batted out and scored some runs for the Strikers in their last match. He was handy with the ball as well with support from Daniel Worral who both were economical in the Scorchers showdown. What made the game worse for the Strikers is the fact that experienced bowlers like Peter Siddle, Rashid Khan and Wes Agar went for over 100 runs in the nine overs they have bowled. The Scorchers made batting look easy on that track as Munro thumped down each and every Strikers bowler down the ground with ease. The Strikers were unable to replicate what Munro did and some brilliant bowling from the Scorchers led by Tye and Behrendorff saw them finish the match at 146 chasing a target of 195. Strikers can still come back strong and reclaim their reign in the tournament if they believe in themselves and try to improve their game. What they possibly lack is some experienced batters who they can bank on to take them across the line. Having someone like Rashid Khan is an added advantage as he is a world class spinner who can turn matches upon its head and bring success to their side. They need to play out of their skins if they have any chance of coming on top against the Sixers. 

Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers Team Squads

Sydney Sixers

Dan Christian, Tom Curran (England), Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Mickey Edwards, Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Carlos Brathwaite (West Indies), Moises Henriques, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Nathan Lyon, Ben Manenti, Stephen O’Keefe, Josh Philippe, Lloyd Pope, Jordan Silk, James Vince (England)

Adelaide Strikers

Wes Agar, Fawad Ahmed, Alex Carey, Harry Conway, George Garton (England), Ryan Gibson, Spencer Johnson, Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), Harry Nielsen, Liam O’Connor, Matthew Renshaw, Liam Scott, Matt Short, Peter Siddle, Jake Weatherald, Jon Wells, Daniel Worrall

Sydney Sixers News

• The left arm pace bowling all rounder Hayden Kerr replaced the leg spinner Lloyd Pope as X factor player in their last game against Melbourne Stars.

• The seasoned off spinner Steve O’Keefe is ruled out and is replaced by the fellow Victorian Todd Murphy in the Sydney Sixers squad.

• Captain Moises is feeling confident in his team despite losing key players like Steve O’Keefe, Ben Manenti and Tom Curran.

Adelaide Strikers News

• The Strikers have extended their squad further with additions like Henry Hunt who is a replacement for Alex Carey.

• The young left arm pacer Spencer Johnson is also added to the squad as replacement along with previous additions like Liam Scott.

• Matt Renshaw will help strengthen the batting unit as he also returned to the squad after Australia A duties.