Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: Big Bash League 2022-2023 - Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers - 45th match - 17 January 2023
The 45th match of the Big Bash League 2022-2023 will take place between Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers on the 17th of January, 2023 at the International Sports Stadium, Coffs Harbour.
Live Scores - Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers Match 45
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Sydney Sixers are placed at the second position on points table.
The top run scorer for Sydney Sixers is Jordan Silk with 273 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Sydney Sixers is Sean Abbott with 19 scalps under his belt.
Sydney Sixers have won their previous match against Perth Scorchers by 6 runs.
Sydney Sixers batted first and they posted a total of 151 for 5 in 20 overs. Josh Philippe and Steven Smith played superbly and they struck 54 and 36 runs respectively to instill hope for a big total. The middle order failed to provide any acceleration to the innings and as a result, Sydney Sixers were restricted to a low score of 151 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Cameron Bancroft and Aaron Hardie lost their wicket early on in the innings. Josh Inglis too was dismissed at a wrong time. Stephen Eskinazi played well and tried his best to take Sydney Sixers over the line with a knock of 66 not out in 54 balls. He failed in his quest to win it for his team though. Perth Scorchers were restricted to 145 for 7 in 20 overs as they lost the match by 6 runs.
Adelaide Strikers Form Guide:
Adelaide Strikers are currently placed at the 4th position on points table.
The top run scorer for Adelaide Strikers is Matthew Short with 418 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Adelaide Strikers is Henry Thornton with 16 scalps under his belt.
Adelaide Strikers have lost their previous match against Brisbane Heat by 17 runs.
Brisbane Heat batted first and they posted a total of 154 before being bowled out. Marnus Labuschagne was the top run scorer as he smashed 46 off just 33 balls. Matt Renshaw also played well for his knock of 25 in 19 balls. On the back of these two thrilling batting performances, Brisbane Heat got to a total of 154.
During the chase, Adelaide Strikers lost their key man Travis Head early on in the innings. Matthew Short played a good knock of 39 in 30 balls but lost his wicket at a wrong time. Colin de Grandhomme played a little cameo of 21 runs in the lower middle order but it was not enough as Adelaide Strikers were restricted to 137 for 9 in 20 overs, losing the match by 17 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
Sydney Sixers - Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Dan Christian, Ben Dwarshuis, Moises Henriques, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Nathan Lyon, Izharulhaq Naveed, Chris Jordan, Steve O'Keefe, Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk, James Vince
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Adelaide Strikers
Who will win? - Adelaide Strikers
Top Batter (Runs Score) – Travis Head (Adelaide Strikers), Josh Philippe (Sydney Sixers)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Matthew Short (Adelaide Strikers), Sean Abbott (Sydney Sixers)
Most Sixes – Travis Head (Adelaide Strikers), Josh Philippe (Sydney Sixers)
Player of the Match - Travis Head (Adelaide Strikers)
Team Scores Batting first – Adelaide Strikers 160+, Sydney Sixers 150+
Match Handicap: Adelaide Strikers
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