BBL 2024 - 17th Match - Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers - Cricket Match Predictions: 31 December, 2024

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the Big Bash League, 17th Match - Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers, which will be played on the 31st of December at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.

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Current Form Adelaide Strikers:

Adelaide Strikers are currently placed at the 7th position on points table with 1 win and 3 losses to their credit.

The top run scorer for Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League is Jamie Overton with 126 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League is Jamie Overton with 7 scalps under his belt.

Adelaide Strikers have lost their previous match against Hobart Hurricanes by 11 runs.

Hobart Hurricanes batted first and they posted a total of 214 for 5 in 20 overs. Mitchell Owen got out without troubling the scorers much. Caleb Jewell also disappointed and took 20 deliveries to make 22 runs. A real game changing knock was played by Ben McDermott, who smashed 68 runs off just 34 balls to take Hobart Hurricanes to a tall total of 214 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Matthew Short and D'Arcy Short started off very well for Adelaide Strikers. They stitched an opening partnership of 76 runs. Matthew Short in particular was simply exceptional with his timing. He scored 52 runs off 29 balls and instilled hopes for a successful chase. Ollie Pope and Jamie Overton also tried their best to win the match for Adelaide Strikers but failed as they fell short by 11 runs in the end.

Current Form Perth Scorchers:

Perth Scorchers are currently placed at the 3rd position on points table with 2 wins and 2 losses to their credit.

The top run scorer for Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League is Cooper Connolly with 181 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League is Jason Behrendoff with 7 scalps under his belt.

Perth Scorchers have won their previous match against Brisbane Heat by 33 runs.

Perth Scorchers batted first and they posted a total of 165 for 6 in 20 overs. Finn Allen got out for a duck, leaving Perth Scorchers in all sorts of bother. Cooper Connolly once again shone bright and scored 37 runs to keep Perth Scorchers in the game. Nick Hobson then smashed 47 runs off 16 balls to help Perth Scorchers get to a competitive total of 165 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Brisbane Heat lost Tom Banton and Jimmy Peirson cheaply. Colin Munro and Nathan McSweeney also disappointed and got out for low scores. It was Matt Renshaw who tried his best to take Brisbane Heat over the line. He scored 36 runs but failed to win the match for Brisbane Heat as they fell short by 33 runs in the end.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

Adelaide Strikers: Fabian Allen (West Indies), James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Jordan Buckingham, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Travis Head, Thomas Kelly, Chris Lynn, Harry Nielsen, Jamie Overton (England), Lloyd Pope, Ollie Pope (England), Alex Ross, D'Arcy Short, Matt Short, Henry Thornton, Jake Weatherald

Perth Scorchers: Ashton Agar, Finn Allen (New Zealand), Mahli Beardman, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Sam Fanning, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Matthew Hurst (England), Josh Inglis, Keaton Jennings (England), Matt Kelly, Mitch Marsh, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Matthew Spoors, Ashton Turner, Andrew Tye

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Perth Scorchers

Who will win?- Adelaide Strikers

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Matthew Short (Adelaide Strikers), Cooper Connolly (Perth Scorchers)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Lloyd Pope (Adelaide Strikers), Ashton Agar (Perth Scorchers)

Most Sixes – Matthew Short (Adelaide Strikers), Cooper Connolly (Perth Scorchers)

Player of the Match- Lloyd Pope (Adelaide Strikers)

Team Scores Batting first – Adelaide Strikers 155+, Perth Scorchers 145+

Match Handicap: Adelaide Strikers

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