On Sunday evening, Sydney Thunder will meet Adelaide Strikers at the MCG for the Knockout fixture of the 2021/22 BBL campaign. Sydney Thunder will participate in its first playoff-fixture after finishing on 3rd spot during the regular-season. Adelaide Strikers have been the in-form side of the BBL in the latter-stages of the season after coming through the Eliminator with yet another victory.
Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers Betting Odds
Having finished 7 points ahead of Adelaide Strikers in the league-table, Sydney Thunder goes into this clash as the bookmakers' favourite.
Thunder: 1.77 on bet365
Strikers: 2.10 on bet365
Sydney Thunder Team News & Playing XI
Sydney Thunder returned to winning ways with a last-gasp victory over Melbourne Renegades in the final league-fixture of the season.
A fully-furbished Thunder line-up gave a decent display with the depth of its batting-card playing a key part. Usman Khawaja returned to the side with a fifty on his maiden appearance while fellow-opener Alex Hales is also in good form. Jason Sangha resumes in the no.3 spot with Alex Ross and Matthew Gilkes while Ben Cutting and Daniel Sams adds more power to the side.
The Thunder was forced to alter its bowling-unit once again as Mohammed Hasnain will remain unavailable for this massive clash. Therefore Gurinder Sandhu should take up the new-ball with Nathan McAndrew. Daniel Sams is the third seamer of the side with Ben Cutting providing an extra option. Chris Green and Tanveer Sangha are the two spin-bowlers of the team.
Probable XI: Alex Hales, Usman Khawaja, Jason Sangha, Matt Gilkes (wk), Alex Ross, Ben Cutting, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Gurinder Sandhu, Chris Green, Tanveer Sangha.
Adelaide Strikers Team News & Playing XI
With some key players returning to side, Adelaide Strikers defeated Hobart Hurricanes in the Eliminator to extend its winning-streak to 5 matches.
After struggling in the early part of the BBL, the Strikers batting-card looks in very good shape with a full-strength line-up. Alex Carey will open the innings alongside Matthew Short with both batsmen notching half-centuries in the last match. Ian Cockbain might take the no.3 role with Travis Head, Matt Renshaw and Jonathan Wells making up the middle-order.
The Strikers bowling-unit has also gathered up some steam after a mediocre first-half to the season. Peter Siddle has led the pace-attack superbly so far while Harry Conway and Henry Thornton have provided excellent support as well. However, Rashid Khan is no longer part of the squad therefore Fawad Ahmed and Matthew Short will be the two spin-bowling options.
Probable XI: Alex Carey (wk), Matthew Short, Ian Cockbain, Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Jonathan Wells, Henry Thotnton, Harry Conway, Peter Siddle, Fawad Ahmed.
India Bet Bookmaker Picks
Alex Hales Match Runs: Over 28.5
Alex Hales has been one of the key batsmen for Sydney Thunder with 374 runs to his name in this BBL. The seasoned English opener has score more than 20 runs in each of his last 6 matches including 2 half-centuries.
Bet on Over 28.5 at 1.83 with bet365
Matthew Short Match Runs: Over 24.5
Matthew Short is the leading run-getter of his side having accumulated 448 runs from his 14 matches thus far. The Adelaide Strikers opener has scored more than 25 runs in the previous 4 outings with a big fifty in the last game.
Bet on Over 28.5 at 1.83 with bet365
Most Match Sixes: Sydney Thunder
As of now, Sydney Thudner has smashed 82 sixes in their 14 matches of this BBL campaign. Meanwhile Adelaide Strikers have only managed to hit 53 maximums during this tournament despite playing an extra game.
Bet on Sydney Thunder at 1.90 with bet365
India Bet Bookmaker Picks
- Peter Siddle at 3.60 - Top Adelaide Strikers Bowler betting with bet365
- Jason Sangha at 4.50 - Top Sydney Thunder Batsman betting with bet365
- Jonathan Wells at 6.50 - Top AdelaiStrikers Batsman betting with bet365
India Bet Prediction
While Sydney Thunder were the much better team in the earlier stages of the season, Adelaide Strikers is undoubtedly the team in considerably better form heading into this pivotal clash.
Adelaide Strikers at 2.10 - Match Result betting with bet365. Make Your Predictions Here!
Date: 23rd January 2022, Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
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