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The match no. 48 of the Big Bash 2022-23 brings us a battle between Adelaide Strikers and Perth Scorchers at Adelaide Oval on Friday, January 20th. Perth Scorchers head into this game as the favourites with the odds of 8/13 (1.61) while the home team Adelaide Strikers have odds of 11/10 (2.10) to win the match.
These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.
- Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers, Match 48, BBL 2022-23
- January 20, 2023 – 5:30 AM GMT
- Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
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Adelaide Oval has short square boundaries and the venue generally serves well for the batters. The average first innings score at this venue reads 165. That number in six matches played here in the ongoing Big Bash season shoots up to 184.
The Adelaide weather is predicted to be cloudy on Friday evening with 99% cloud cover but there’s no such threat of rain. The temperature will be ranging between 15-20°C.
Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers – Match Predictions
The head to head record suggests there’s not much to conclude with Perth Scorchers winning 11 matches and Adelaide Strikers clinching 10. But Perth Scorchers have a stronger side on paper and are in better form. The Scorchers have quality in both departments while the Strikers are really struggling with their bowling attack.
Prediction 1
Scorchers To Hit Most Sixes
10/11 (1.90)
Prediction 2
Morris To Take Most Wickets
7/2 (4.50)
Prediction 3
Hardie to be Man of the Match
7/1 (8.00)
Probable 6s
Both sides have some powerful batters in play for this game. Adelaide Strikers comprises Matthew Short, Travis Head, Alex Carey and Adam Hose while Perth Scorchers have Cameron Bancroft, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie and Ashton Turner. Adelaide Strikers have hit 59 sixes in 12 matches (4.9/innings) compared to Perth Scorchers who have struck 61 sixes in 12 games (5.1/innings).
Our Prediction: Perth Scorchers to hit most sixes in this match with the odds of 10/11 (1.90).
Probable Wickets
The wild thing Lance Morris was superb in the previous game, picking 2 for 21 in four overs. Morris has the odds of 3/1 (4.00) to be the highest wicket-taker for Perth Scorchers. For Adelaide Strikers, Cameron Boyce has a good chance of making an impact considering the spin weakness of their opponents. Boyce has the odds of 11/4 (3.75) to be the top bowler for the Strikers.
Our Prediction: Lance Morris to be the highest wicket-taker for Perth Scorchers at 7/2 (4.50).
Man of the Match
Aaron Hardie has been magnificent in the ongoing tournament, scoring 369 runs at an average of 53 while striking at 141, including four fifties. Hardie has the odds of 7/1 (8.00) to be the player of the match. Apart from him, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis, Andrew Tye and Travis Head are among the top betting options.
Our Prediction: Aaron Hardie to be the Man of the Match at 7/1 (8.00) odds.
Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers Preview
Adelaide Strikers will be in desperate need of a win when they host Perth Scorchers at home on Friday. Let’s take a look at the two teams ahead of their encounter.
Adelaide Strikers
Adelaide Strikers were in a pretty good position a week back but now find themselves at risk, having lost three games in a row. They have 10 points from 12 games and will need to win the remaining two to keep playoffs hopes alive. They’re coming off a 59-run thrashing against the Sixers.
The top order of Matthew Short, Travis Head and Alex Carey will need to deliver. Short has been superb in the competition while Colin de Grandhomme and Adam Hose have made occasional contributions. Their bowling attack has been expensive and remains a cause of concern.
Squad: Matthew Short, Travis Head (c), Alex Carey (wk), Adam Hose, Colin de Grandhomme, Thomas Kelly, Ben Manenti, Wes Agar, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Peter Siddle
Perth Scorchers
Perth Scorchers are sitting comfortably at the top of the table with 18 points from 12 games, having won nine of those. They’re coming off a convincing seven-wicket victory over Hobart Hurricanes, where Aaron Hardie smashed an unbeaten 90 off 62 to chase down 147 with 15 balls to spare.
The Scorchers have a strong batting line-up with Cameron Bancroft, Hardie, Josh Inglis and Ashton Turner in great form. The likes of Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, Matt Kelly and David Payne have been superb with the ball. The Scorchers keep rotating their pacers.
Squad: Cameron Bancroft, Stephen Eskinazi, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff/David Payne, Matt Kelly, Lance Morris
How to Watch Big Bash in the UK: Live Streaming & Channel List
For the UK viewers, Sky Sports Cricket hold the rights for the live broadcast of the Big Bash league. You can also catch the action live on the streaming platform SkyGo application.
- Sky Sports Cricket (TV)
- SkyGo app (Streaming)
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