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The final Sunday of the league stage in BBL09 has key implications for both teams.

The home side, Adelaide Strikers will lock in second place with a win by any margin. They have superior net run rate to Sydney Sixers, who occupy second place before this match. With the top two getting a guaranteed second chance, finishing there is crucial.

It is also a vital game for Hobart Hurricanes. They have roared back into contention with two straight wins, including a thumping victory over Thunder two days ago. The return of key players has given them a boost, and if they win this, they could spend the next 24 hours (depending on the Scorchers-Thunder result) in the top five.

Who will hold their nerve?

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

• D’Arcy Short loves playing the Strikers. He is the all-time leading run-scorer in Strikers-Hurricanes matches.
• His 355 runs have come at a superb average of 59.17 and SR 148.54. He can also offer value with the ball (five-wicket haul vs Thunder).
• Jake Weatherald is next on the list with 302, including a century on this ground in the BBL07 Final vs Hurricanes.
• Jono Wells is third in the BBL09 run-scoring list with 429. He has been dismissed just five times in 12 knocks, averaging over 80 as a result.
• Travis Head (79 off 40) and David Miller (90* off 48) were the star performers when these teams met a week ago.
• Also, Head is fourth on the all-time Strikers-Hurricanes run-scoring chart with 225 runs, avg. 45.00, SR: 146.10.
• Mac Wright has been a breath of fresh air for Hurricanes in BBL09. He has struck 70* (50) and 64 (45) since his return to the team.
• Matthew Wade has also been superb in the last two matches: 66 (29) and 56 (34).
• Phil Salt has hit some form in recent games, with two fifties in his past four knocks.
• James Faulkner returned last game and took 1/18. He remains a vital bowler for the Hurricanes.
• Scott Boland has also played a key role for the Hurricanes in BBL09: 12 wickets in eight games.
• Wes Agar took 4/33 vs Hurricanes a week ago. He has since taken 2/30 and 3/36.
• Rashid Khan is third on the BBL09 wicket-taking chart with 18. He is always one to watch.

Head-to-Head

• Matches 13, Strikers 8, Hurricanes 4, NR 1.
• Strikers won the last meeting by 10 runs, seven days ago.
• Strikers have won five of seven games vs Hurricanes at Adelaide Oval.

Possible Playing 11

Adelaide Strikers have named the same 13-man squad for this Bushfire Appeal match.

Adelaide Strikers: 1. Phil Salt, 2. Jake Weatherald, 3. Travis Head (c), 4. Alex Carey (wk), 5. Jono Wells, 6. Matthew Short, 7. Michael Neser, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Peter Siddle, 10. Wes Agar, 11. Billy Stanlake

Hobart Hurricanes have also named the same 13-man squad.

Hobart Hurricanes: 1. Matthew Wade (c), 2. D’Arcy Short, 3. Mac Wright, 4. David Miller, 5. Ben McDermott (wk), 6. George Bailey, 7. James Faulkner, 8. Clive Rose, 9. Nathan Ellis, 10. Qais Ahmad, 11. Scott Boland

Adelaide Oval Pitch Report and Conditions

Mostly sunny and a pleasant 26 degrees is the forecast for Adelaide. In terms of the pitch, batsmen who have spent time in the middle have benefited with runs. At the same time, bowlers have had a good say in recent matches.

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Match Prediction

A cracking match in prospect. A big game for both teams, for different reasons.

Strikers, at home, are favourites, but it could come down to which team is able to set a score of 160+ and apply pressure when chasing.

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