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For the first time in BBL 11, if the match doesn’t end in a certain way, it will be considered quite the upset. Adelaide Strikers, who are without linchpins Alex Carey and Travis Head due to successful Test duty, have found the going tough so far this season. So, if they beat the high-flying Sydney Sixers in Sydney, it would be some result.

The Strikers have found it difficult to score big, with scores of just 151, 149 and 146 so far. The onus is on the bowlers to keep the in-form Sixers’ batsmen in check, particularly Josh Philippe and Moises Henriques who have both led from the front this season.

However, the Sixers have been dealt a blow with Tom Curran to miss the remainder of BBL 11 due to a back injury. Also, key spinner Steve O’Keefe is out with a calf injury, with fellow finger spinner Ben Manenti out with a stress fracture in his neck. So, these absentees give the Strikers reason to believe, but the Sixers’ depth – which has been key to their success – will be a challenge to overcome.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Sydney Sixers:

• What a season Josh Philippe is having. He is currently the top run-scorer in BBL 11 with 259 runs in four matches at an average of 86.33 and strike rate of 156.96 with three half-centuries. This includes a superb 99* in his last match.
• Philippe has struck 83 and 72 so far at the SCG this season. He also has a good record against the Strikers, with 172 runs in six innings at an average of 43.00 and strike rate of 147.01.
• Moises Henriques is also having a fine season (204 runs, avg. 102.00, SR 155.72). The skipper has the most runs of any Sixers player against the Strikers, with 219 in eight matches at an average of 36.50 and strike rate of 134.36.
• Jordan Silk continues to be a reliable middle order player for the Sixers. He struck 25* off 19 balls in his last match vs Stars, and has scored the third-most runs in T20s at the SCG: 23 inns, 610 runs, avg. 38.13, SR 130.34.
• Dan Christian smashed 50 off 16 balls last season vs Strikers. Also, he took two wickets across the two meetings in BBL 2020/21. Can he fire here?
• Ben Dwarshuis has the most wickets in Sixers-Strikers matches. The left-armer has 14 scalps in nine matches at an average of 17.29 and economy rate of 6.91.
• Sean Abbott is set to return after the birth of his daughter last week. The seamer enjoys bowling against the Strikers, with 12 wickets in seven matches at an average of 17.08 and economy rate of 8.72.
• Also, Abbott has the most T20 wickets of any bowler at the SCG, with 51 scalps in 35 matches at an average of 19.73 and economy rate of 8.53.

Adelaide Strikers:

• Matt Short has been a shining light for the Strikers this season. He has struck 124 runs in three matches at an average of 41.33 and strike rate of 151.21.
• Can he improve on a terrible record against the Sixers? Short has scored 27 runs in five matches against them at an average of just 5.40. However, Short looks an improved player this year.
• Jake Weatherald is key to the Strikers’ hopes. He has scored 198 runs in eight innings vs Sixers at an average of 28.29 and strike rate of 129.41.
• Matt Renshaw is set to return, and will be key. He has scored 84 runs in four innings vs Sixers, so he will be looking to build on that today.
• Jono Wells has an outstanding record for Strikers against Sixers. In seven matches, he has struck 247 runs at an average of 82.33 and strike rate of 121.67.
• Rashid Khan has an excellent record vs Sixers, with 13 scalps in seven matches at an average of 14.92 and economy rate of 6.93. He took 3/18 in his last match against them back in January, dismissing Philippe, Jack Edwards and Daniel Hughes.
• Daniel Worrall (four wickets this season, econ. 6.17) and George Garton (three wickets, econ. 6.00) have both bowled well so far in BBL 11.

Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 14, Sixers 9, Strikers 5.
• Sydney Sixers have won the past five meetings between the teams.
• Peter Siddle has taken just two wickets in seven innings against the Sixers (avg. 93.00).
• James Vince has scored 113 runs in five matches vs Strikers at an average of 28.25.

Possible Playing 11

Sydney Sixers have named their squad for this match. As mentioned, Tom Curran, Steve O’Keefe and Ben Manenti are unavailable due to injury.

Sydney Sixers: 1. Josh Philippe (wk), 2. James Vince, 3. Moises Henriques (c), 4. Daniel Hughes, 5. Jordan Silk, 6. Dan Christian, 7. Sean Abbott, 8. Chris Jordan, 9. Ben Dwarshuis, 10. Hayden Kerr, 11. Lloyd Pope

Matt Renshaw is named in the Strikers squad and is a welcome addition after Australia A duty. Also, promising batsman Henry Hunt is in the squad.

Adelaide Strikers: 1. Matt Short, 2. Jake Weatherald, 3. Matt Renshaw, 4. Jono Wells, 5. Harry Nielsen (wk), 6. George Garton, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. Peter Siddle (c), 9. Wes Agar, 10. Daniel Worrall, 11. Fawad Ahmed

SCG Pitch Report and Weather

It has been a belter of a pitch at Sydney so far in BBL 11. There have been two 200+ scores in as many matches, with the likes of Philippe, Henriques and Matthew Wade scoring big. It should be another good surface here, but don’t be surprised if it’s a touch on the drier side after a number of hot days in Sydney.

Rain will not play a factor in this one. A warm and clear evening is forecast.

Dream11 Prediction

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

• Wicket-keepers: Josh Philippe (c)
• Batsmen: James Vince, Jake Weatherald
• All-rounders: Moises Henriques, Matt Short
• Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Sean Abbott

Match Prediction

Sydney Sixers should be too good in this one. The Strikers’ best hope likely lies with the likes of Rashid Khan and Jake Weatherald.