Adelaide Strikers return home to the Adelaide Oval for a high-stakes encounter against the Perth Scorchers in Match 32 of BBL|15. With the tournament entering its business end, this match is a classic “six-pointer.” The Scorchers are fighting to stay in the top two, while the Strikers are desperate to break back into the top four following a string of inconsistent results.
Perth Scorchers currently sit at 2nd on the points table with 4 wins and 3 losses. They have dominated recent meetings, including a convincing 33-run victory over the Strikers just a week ago in Perth. The Adelaide Strikers are positioned at 5th, coming off a tough away loss to the Hobart Hurricanes. While they have been travel-weary, their home form remains their greatest asset; both of their signature wins this season have come at the Adelaide Oval.
AS vs PS, BBL|15: Match details
- Date and Time: January 11 (Sunday); 1:45 pm IST / 8:15 am GMT / 6:45 pm Local
- Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
AS vs PS, Head-to-Head Record in BBL
Matches played: 28 | Adelaide Strikers won: 12 | Perth Scorcher won: 16 | No result/Tied: 0
Adelaide Oval Pitch Report
Adelaide Oval is widely regarded as a paradise for batters in the BBL, thanks to its even bounce and reliable pace that reward free-flowing stroke play. That said, the ground is not without its tests. Under lights, the new ball can move through the air and off the seam, giving fast bowlers a chance to strike early. As the match progresses, the surface tends to slow slightly in the middle overs, bringing spinners and bowlers with smart variations into the contest.
Squad
Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (c), Chris Lynn, Mackenzie Harvey, Liam Scott, Harry Manenti, Jamie Overton, Jerrssis Wadia, Luke Wood, Harry Nielsen (wk), Hasan Ali, Lloyd Pope, Jason Sangha, Henry Thornton
Perth Scorchers: Mitchell Marsh, Sam Fanning, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Brody Couch, Finn Allen, Mahli Beardman, Jhye Richardson, Laurie Evans, Joel Paris, David Payne, Corey Rocchiccioli
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AS vs PS, BBL|15: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Adelaide Strikers wins the toss and bats first
- Adelaide Strikers’ powerplay score: 48-58 (6 overs)
- Adelaide Strikers’ total score: 170-185
Case 2:
- Perth Scorchers wins the toss and bats first
- Perth Scorchers’ powerplay score: 52-62 (6 overs)
- Perth Scorchers’ total score: 175-195
Match result: Team batting first to win the contest
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