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BBL 10 Match 11: SIX vs STR Preview Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report | SIX vs STR Dream11 Prediction Today | Sixers vs Strikers Key Players | Bellerive Oval Pitch Report
As the gruelling first Test between India and Australia came to an end post an apocalyptic collapse in India’s second innings, the focus shifts back to T20 cricket in the same country. The Big Bash League returns back to the primetime slot, as announced by its organisers, as the defending champions Sydney Sixers clash with the Adelaide Strikers on Sunday as both the teams look to maintain their winning momentum.
Both the teams got off to a similar start in their opening game as they were edged out by the Hobart Hurricanes. However, both of them made a comeback in their respective games that followed and hence are on the 3rd and 4th position respectively in the BBL 10 standings.
The Adelaide Strikers defeated the Hurricanes in the reverse fixture as they comfortably chased a target of 147 with more than an over to spare as skipper Alex Carey and Jake Weatherald hit half-centuries, as they bagged the first win for the Adelaide-based team.
On the other hand, the Sydney Sixers are on a high having bagged the biggest victory by the margin of runs in BBL history. Josh Phillipe and Jordan Silk, quickfire efforts made sure that Sixers breached the 200-mark for the first time in their history before the inspired bowling performance resulted in their opponents getting bowled out for 60.
On Sunday, both the teams will be looking to register another victory.
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
- Ben Dwarshuis is the leading wicket-taker in the matches between the two sides. He has also taken 4 wickets in 4 matches in the powerplay this season.
- Although Jordan Silk has a career SR of under 120, he scored 45 runs off just 19 deliveries in the previous game.
- Josh Phillipe scored the highest score ever by a Sixers batsman as he hit 95 off 57 deliveries and accelerated from a position of 27 off 24 balls.
- Steve O’Keefe has picked 4 wickets in the middle overs, and against Carey, he will pose a threat to the Strikers.
- Danny Briggs has scored at SR of 220 in the death overs.
- Rashid Khan picked 4-22 the last time these two sides met.
- Peter Siddle took 5 wickets in his last game, against the Hurricanes.
Stats and Facts
- Head-to-head: Sydney Sixers have won 7 matches while the Strikers have won 5.
- The Sixers have won the last 4 matches between the two sides.
Possible Playing 11
Both teams were victorious in their previous games and hence with no changes in the player availabilities, the XI will most likely be the same.
Adelaide Strikers XI: Philip Salt, Jake Weatherald, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey(w/c), Jonathan Wells, Ryan Gibson, Rashid Khan, Daniel Worrall, Peter Siddle, Wes Agar, Danny Briggs
Sydney Sixers XI: Josh Philippe(w), Jack Edwards, James Vince, Daniel Hughes(c), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Carlos Brathwaite, Ben Dwarshuis, Steve O’Keefe, Ben Manenti, Gurinder Sandhu
Bellerive Oval Pitch Report and Weather
The average first innings total at Bellerive Oval is 169 and the pitch is one of the better batting decks in Australia.
The weather is expected to be cloudy and there are slight chances of rain at Hobart tomorrow.
Dream11 Prediction
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Match Prediction
Having registered a mammoth victory on this ground in the previous game, the Sixers will fancy their chances in this encounter.
Written by Sarthak Karkhanis. Follow Sarthak on Twitter today.
