Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars are set to clash in match no. 38 of the Big Bash League 2022-23. The Stars will host the contest at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, January 12th. Adelaide Strikers are the favourites to win this match with the odds of 8/15 (1.53) while Melbourne Stars have much bigger odds of 7/5 (2.40).
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These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.
- Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers, Match 38, BBL 2022-23
- January 12, 2023 – 8:15 AM GMT
- Melbourne Cricket Ground
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Melbourne Cricket Ground is a venue which offers a good balance between bat and ball. The average first innings score from over 60 domestic T20s hosted at this venue reads 160. The average batting first score here in international T20s this year also stands at 160. You can expect some assistance for the seamers.
As for the weather, Melbourne should be mostly clear on Thursday evening despite 60% cloud cover. The temperature could be around 18°C during the match hours.
Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers – Match Predictions
There’s nothing to separate the two teams when it comes to the head to head record as each side has won eight matches. However, Adelaide Strikers look a much stronger side on paper and will be strengthened with incoming Test stars. Melbourne Stars are struggling with injuries as well as form.
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Probable 6s
Adelaide Strikers have a considerably stronger batting unit with Matthew Short, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Colin de Grandhomme in great form, and Travis Head and Alex Carey joining. The Strikers have hit 50 sixes in nine matches (5.4/innings) while the Stars have hit 41 sixes in nine matches (4.5/innings).
Our Prediction: Adelaide Strikers to hit most sixes in this match with the odds of 5/6 (1.83).
Probable Wickets
Nathan Coulter-Nile is an experienced campaigner and has been superb in the ongoing season, picking 10 wickets in seven innings. Coulter-Nile has the odds of 11/4 (3.75) to be the highest wicket-taker for Melbourne Stars. From Adelaide Strikers, Wes Agar has the odds of 13/5 (3.60) to be the top bowler.
Our Prediction: Nathan Coulter-Nile to be the highest wicket-taker for Melbourne Stars at 11/4 (3.75).
Man of the Match
Matthew Short has scored 359 runs in the season at a strike rate of 145 and has picked nine wickets with the ball. Short is the top pick for the player of the match with the odds of 15/2 (8.50). Chris Lynn and Travis Head are the other two strong betting options.
Our Prediction: Matthew Short to be the Man of the Match at 15/2 (8.50) odds.
Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers Preview
The bottom-placed Melbourne Stars will be desperate for a win when they take on Adelaide Strikers at home. Let’s take a look at both sides ahead of their match on Thursday.
Melbourne Stars
Melbourne Stars are languishing at the bottom of the table with just two wins in nine games, losing seven. They’re coming off three straight losses, with the most recent one being a two-wicket defeat versus Hobart Hurricanes on Monday.
The Stars didn’t have Marcus Stoinis, who is out with hamstring injury for a couple of matches. Their batting unit is in disarray with even Joe Clarke not firing. The bowling unit is their stronger suit with the likes of Adam Zampa, Luke Wood and Nathan Coulter-Nile.
Squad: Joe Clarke (wk), Thomas Rogers, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Nick Larkin, James Seymour, Clint Hinchliffe, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Luke Wood, Liam Hatcher, Adam Zampa (cap)
Adelaide Strikers
Adelaide Strikers are third on the table with 10 points and the best net run-rate in the competition of 0.932. They have won five matches and lost four. They’re coming off two straight wins, with a 20-run win over Melbourne Renegades being the most recent one.
Matthew Short, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose and Colin de Grandhomme have been magnificent in the batting department, which will be further strengthened by Travis Head and Alex Carey. The bowling attack looks thin on paper with no Peter Siddle and Rashid Khan.
Squad: Matthew Short (cap), Travis Head, Chris Lynn, Alex Carey (wk), Adam Hose, Colin de Grandhomme, Thomas Kelly, Wes Agar, Benjamin Manenti, Cameron Boyce, Harry Conway
How to Watch Big Bash in the UK: Live Streaming & Channel List
For those in the UK, Sky Sports Cricket is the official broadcaster of the Big Bash League. You can also catch the action live on the online streaming platform SkyGo application.
- Sky Sports Cricket (TV)
- SkyGo app (Streaming)
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