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BBL14 Match 3 - Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers - Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: December 17
Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the Big Bash League, 3rd Match - Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers, which will be played on the 17th of December at the Manuka Oval, Canberra.
3rd Match - Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers (Manuka Oval, Canberra)
Current Form Sydney Thunder:
Sydney Thunder finished at the bottom most position on points table in the previous edition of Big Bash League. They managed to win only 1 match in the competition.
The top run scorer for Sydney Thunder in the previous edition of BBL was Alex Hales with 258 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Sydney Thunder in the previous edition of BBL was Daniel Sams with 12 scalps under his belt.
Sydney Thunder have one of the weakest sides in the competition. They do have match winners like Lockie Ferguson, Daniel Sams and Nathan McAndrew. However, all of them will have to come good at right times for their team to do well in the competition.
Players to look out for:
1. Sherfane Rutherford - He is a ferocious striker of the cricket ball. Sherfane has been in good form against Bangladesh in the ongoing Tour. He will play an important role for Sydney Thunder in the upcoming matches.
2. Nathan McAndrew - He is an experienced strike bowler for Sydney Thunder who can provide early in-roads for his team in crunch matches.
Current Form Adelaide Strikers:
Adelaide Strikers performed well in the previous edition of Big Bash League. They qualified for the Challenger Match and lost to Brisbane Heat by 54 runs.
The top run scorer for Adelaide Strikers in the previous edition of BBL was Matt Short with 541 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Adelaide Strikers in the previous edition of BBL was Jamie Overton with 16 scalps under his belt.
Adelaide Strikers have a very strong squad that includes the likes of players like Travis Head, Chris Lynn, Fabian Allen, D'Arcy Short, and Jamie Overton. They are expected to make it to the Playoffs with ease.
Players to look out for:
1. D'Arcy Short - He is a classy batter who has a good range of shots in his arsenal. If D'Arcy Short gets going in the tournament with the bat, Adelaide Strikers will find themselves in a comforting position.
2. Jamie Overton - He was the top wicket taker for Adelaide Strikers in the previous edition of Big Bash League. Overton is expected to perform to his potential with the ball for Adelaide Strikers.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Sydney Thunder: Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings (England), Ollie Davies, Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand), Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Ryan Hadley, Liam Hatcher, Sam Konstas, Nic Maddinson, Nathan McAndrew, Sherfane Rutherford (West Indies), William Salzmann, Daniel Sams, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner
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
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Sydney Thunder
Who will win?- Adelaide Strikers
Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Cameron Bancroft (Sydney Thunder), Matt Short (Adelaide Strikers)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Nathan McAndrew (Sydney Thunder), Jamie Overton (Adelaide Strikers)
Most Sixes – Cameron Bancroft (Sydney Thunder), Matt Short (Adelaide Strikers)
Player of the Match- Matt Short (Adelaide Strikers)
Team Scores Batting first – Adelaide Strikers 170+, Sydney Thunder 160+
Match Handicap: Adelaide Strikers
*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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BBL|14, Match 3: Sydney Thunder win by 2 wickets
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