BBL 2025-26: Predicting playing XI for match 25

Adelaide Strikers will face the Sydney Thunder in the 25th match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 on Tuesday, January 6, at the Adelaide Oval. The Strikers have won two out of five matches so far and are in sixth position. The Thunder are in last position and have won one out of six matches. The Strikers have won just one out of the last five matches against the Thunder. 

Let’s look at the probable playing XI for match 25 of the BBL 2025-26:

Adelaide Strikers

Top Order: Matthew Short (c), Chris Lynn, and Mackenzie Harvey (wk)

Matthew Short, Chris Lynn, and Mackenzie Harvey will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Short is the leading run-scorer for the Strikers with 184 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 131.42.

Middle Order: Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, and Harry Manenti

Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, and Harry Manenti are likely to be there in the middle order. Scott is the second-highest run-scorer for the team with 122 runs in five matches.

Lower Middle Order: Jamie Overton and Jerrssis Wadia

Jamie Overton and Jerrssis Wadia are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Overton has taken six wickets in five games at an average of 18.83 and has made 62 runs at a strike rate of 134.78.

Bowlers: Luke Wood, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Lloyd Pope

Luke Wood, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Lloyd Pope could be the three bowlers for the team. Pope is the leading wicket-taker for the team with eight wickets in five matches at an average of 17.87.

Sydney Thunder

Top Order: David Warner (c), Sam Konstas, and Matthew Gilkes

David Warner, Sam Konstas, and Matthew Gilkes will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Warner is the highest run-scorer for the team with 174 runs in five games at a strike rate of 159.63.

Middle Order: Sam Billings (wk), Nic Maddinson, and Shadab Khan

Sam Billings, Nic Maddinson, and Shadab Khan are likely to be there in the middle order. Shadab is the second-highest wicket-taker for the team with up seven wickets in six matches at an average of 26.57.

Lower Middle Order: Daniel Sams and Chris Green

Daniel Sams and Chris Green are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Sams is the highest wicket-taker for the team with 10 wickets in six games at an average of 21.40.

Bowlers: Nathan McAndrew, Wes Agar, and Tom Andrews

Nathan McAndrew, Wes Agar, and Tom Andrews could be the three bowlers for the team. McAndrew has taken four wickets in five matches at an economy of 10.43.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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