Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars Match Details
Match: Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars, Match 23 | BBL 2022-23
Date: Saturday, 31 December 2022
Time: 13:00 (GMT+5) / 13:30 (GMT+5.5) / 14:00 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars Preview
- The Adelaide Strikers have 6 points after 5 games, although their previous 2 games have ended in losses.
- Melbourne Stars are on a 3-match losing skid with only 2 points from 5 games.
- This season, Adelaide Strikers have won both of their games there.
On Saturday night at the Adelaide Oval, game 23 of the 2022–23 Big Bash League begins as Adelaide Strikers welcome Melbourne Stars. Despite being in second place on the standings, the Strikers have dropped their last two games. With just two points from their first five games, the Stars are tied for last place in the league. In New South Wales, the match begins at 18:30 local time.
Despite dropping two straight games, Adelaide Strikers are still in the mix with the top teams. They have a talented roster overall and ought to be able to turn things around in this game.
Cricket analysts have a few questions about Melbourne Stars so far in this competition. Despite having the highest run scorer and a strong bowling attack, they are having trouble. In this game, we anticipate them to be fierce competitors.
Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars Weather Report
There won’t be any weather delays in Adelaide, which will see bright and sunny weather.
Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars Match Toss Prediction
In the most recent six league games, chasing teams have a 4-2 win-loss record. Additionally, both captains hope to continue the trend in this game.
Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars Pitch Report
The Adelaide Oval has a decent cricket wicket, therefore the ball will come into the bat quickly.
Adelaide Strikers Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Jake Weatherald, the team’s opening batsman, was forced to miss the Boxing Day match against the Perth Scorchers due to an abdominal strain. Henry Hunt, who took his place, made a golden duck in his first BBL game of the year. For this game, Weatherald is anticipated to come back.
Recent form – L L W W W
Adelaide Strikers’ Probable XI
Peter Siddle (c), Harry Nielsen (wk), Jake Weatherald, Matthew Short, Adam Hose, Chris Lynn, Thomas Kelly, Colin de Grandhomme, Benjamin Manenti, Henry Thornton, Rashid Khan
Melbourne Stars Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Marcus Stoinis and Nathan Coulter-Nile, both Australian internationals, were reinserted into the Melbourne Stars XI for Thursday’s loss against the Perth Scorchers. They both make the squad stronger, so we do not anticipate any team adjustments before this game.
Recent form – L L L W L
Melbourne Stars’ Probable XI
Adam Zampa (c), Joe Clarke (wk), Beau Webster, Thomas Rogers, Marcus Stoinis, Nick Larkin, Campbell Kellaway, Hilton Cartwright, Luke Wood, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Trent Boult
Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost | No result |
| Adelaide Strikers | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Melbourne Stars | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars Prediction
Winning the toss
- Adelaide Strikers
Top batsman
- Adelaide Strikers – Jon Wells
- Melbourne Stars – Hilton Cartwright
Top bowler
- Adelaide Strikers – Wes Agar
- Melbourne Stars – Adam Zampa
Most sixes
- Adelaide Strikers – Jon Wells
- Melbourne Stars – Hilton Cartwright
Player of the Match
- Adelaide Strikers – Jon Wells
Team Scores Batting First
- Adelaide Strikers – 180+
- Melbourne Stars – 170+
Adelaide Strikers is the favourite to win this match.
With both teams eager to snap losing streaks, this game could be a great way to close the year. Melbourne Stars face an Adelaide Strikers bowling squad that is exceptionally proficient and self-assured after suffering heavy losses in all three of their most recent contests. We anticipate a competitive game, with Adelaide Strikers taking the lead.