Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers Match Details
Match: Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers, Match 48 | BBL 2022-23
Date: Friday, 20 January 2023
Time: 10:30 (GMT+5) / 11:00(GMT+5.5) / 11:30 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers Preview
- After defeating Hobart Hurricanes by a margin of seven wickets, Perth Scorchers reclaimed first place.
- The last three games for Adelaide Strikers have been losses.
- In their last five matches with the Strikers, the Scorchers have won three times.
At the Adelaide Oval on Friday afternoon, Adelaide Strikers and Perth Scorchers will play in Game 48 of the 2022–23 Big Bash League. Despite being in fourth place in the standings, the Strikers have dropped their last three matches. With nine victories, the Perth Scorchers are leading the table. Adelaide kicks off this game at 6:00 local time.
As the group stage is about to come to a finish, Adelaide Strikers have fallen out of form. They only have two games left, and one of those games is against the team at the top of the standings.
The Perth Scorchers, who appear to be on track to defend their championship from the 2021–22 season, had another strong group stage. They are in great shape, and we fully anticipate them to win in Adelaide.
Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers Weather Report, Toss Prediction, And Pitch Report
There will be some cloud cover in the sky. 14 to 24 degrees Celsius will be the temperature range. At 15 to 30 km/h, the wind will be blowing from the west.
At the Adelaide Oval, teams who bat first have won 58.7% of BBL games. We, therefore, anticipate that both captains will opt to bat first in this game.
First-inning batting is encouraged by the pitch. It provides a high bounce and swings in the later stages for pacers.
Adelaide Strikers Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Peter Siddle, the team’s captain, is anticipated to return to lead the squad in this match after missing the journey to Coffs Harbour for Match 45 versus Sydney Sixers due to a back injury. Jake Weatherald will continue to miss practice because of an abdominal issue.
Recent form – L L L W W
Adelaide Strikers’ Probable XI
Peter Siddle (c), Alex Carey (wk), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Colin de Grandhomme, Adam Hose, Benjamin Manenti, Thomas Kelly, Wes Agar, Cameron Boyce, Henry Thornton
Perth Scorchers Team News & Probable Playing XIs
It would be surprising if Perth Scorchers made any changes to their starting lineup after defeating Hobart Hurricanes by seven wickets with 15 balls remaining in Match 46. The following game is when Jhye Richardson is anticipated to return from a hamstring injury.
Recent form – W L W W W
Perth Scorchers’ Probable XI
Ashton Turner(C), Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Bancroft, Steve Eskinazi, Nick Hobson, Aaron Hardie, Matthew Kelly, Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye, Lance Morris
Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost | No result |
| Adelaide Strikers | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Perth Scorchers | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers Prediction
Winning the toss
- Perth Scorchers
Top batsman
- Adelaide Strikers – Alex Carey
- Perth Scorchers – Aaron Hardie
Top bowler
- Adelaide Strikers – Wes Agar
- Perth Scorchers – Lance Morris
Most sixes
- Adelaide Strikers – Alex Carey
- Perth Scorchers – Aaron Hardie
Player of the Match
- Perth Scorchers – Aaron Hardie
Team Scores Batting First
- Adelaide Strikers – 170+
- Perth Scorchers – 180+
Perth Scorchers is the favourite to win this match.
Perth Scorchers have been playing outstanding cricket throughout this competition, despite their loss to Sydney Sixers in Match 43, their group-stage rivals. The Adelaide Strikers have played some terrific games, but they have had trouble staying consistent from game to game. We anticipate another victory for the Perth Scorchers in this game.