Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: Big Bash League 2022-2023 - Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers - 38th Match - 12th January 2023

The 38th match of the Big Bash League 2022-2023 will take place between Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers on the 12th of January, 2023 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.

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Melbourne Stars Form Guide:

Melbourne Stars are placed at the bottom most position on points table.

The top run scorer for Melbourne Stars is Joe Clarke with 248 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Melbourne Stars is Luke Wood with 15 scalps under his belt.

Melbourne Stars have lost their previous match against Hobart Hurricanes by 2 wickets.

Melbourne Stars batted first and they were restricted to 131 for 7 in 20 overs. Joe Clarke and Thomas Fraser Rogers were dismissed early on in the innings. Hilton Cartwright played a good knock of 57 in 47 balls but the rest of the batters couldn't really take Melbourne Stars to a respectable total. They had to settle down for a small total of 131 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Hobart Hurricanes lost Ben McDermott early on in the innings. Caleb Jewell then took the responsibility of taking his team over the line. He smashed 70 off just 44 balls to take Hobart Hurricanes home in the 18th over with 2 wickets in hand.

Adelaide Strikers Form Guide:

Adelaide Strikers are currently placed at the 3rd position on points table.

The top run scorer for Adelaide Strikers is Chris Lynn with 393 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Adelaide Strikers is Henry Thornton with 16 scalps under his belt.

Adelaide Strikers have won their previous match against Melbourne Renegades by 20 runs.

Adelaide Strikers batted first and they posted a huge total of 202 for 4 in 20 overs. Matthew Short at the top of the order smashed 38 runs off just 22 balls. Chris Lynn provided the required momentum into the innings with his exhilarating knock of 69 not out in 37 balls to take Adelaide Strikers to a respectable total of 202 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Melbourne Renegades lost Martin Guptill and Marcus Harris early on in the innings. Sam Harper made a good looking 63 off just 36 balls. However, he kept losing partners at the other end and as a result, Melbourne Renegades never really looked in the game. They were restricted to 182 for 6, losing the match by 20 runs.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

Adelaide Strikers - Wes Agar, Cameron Boyce, Alex Carey, Harry Conway, Colin de Grandhomme, Ryan Gibson, Travis Head, Adam Hose, Henry Hunt, Thomas Kelly, Rashid Khan, Chris Lynn, Harry Nielsen, Matt Short, Jake Weatherald, Henry Thorton, Peter Siddle, Ben Manenti

Melbourne Stars - Trent Boult, Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke, Brody Couch, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Liam Hatcher, Clint Hinchliffe, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Luke Wood, Adam Zampa, Campbell Kellaway

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Melbourne Stars

Who will win?- Melbourne Stars

Top Batter (Runs Score) – Joe Clarke (Melbourne Stars), Matthew Short (Adelaide Strikers)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Adam Zampa (Melbourne Stars), Wes Agar (Adelaide Strikers)

Most Sixes – Joe Clarke (Melbourne Stars), Matthew Short (Adelaide Strikers)

Player of the Match- Joe Clarke (Melbourne Stars)

Team Scores Batting first – Melbourne Stars 160+, Adelaide Strikers 145+

Match Handicap: Melbourne Stars

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*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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