To claim a spot in the final, Adelaide Strikers will go up against Sydney Sixers at the SCG in the BBL 2021/22 Challenger on Wednesday evening. The Strikers have arrived at this juncture by defeating Sydney Thunder in the Knockout to maintain their hot run of form in the latter stages of the campaign. On the other hand, the Sixers receive another opportunity to reach their 3rd consecutive BBL final after losing to Perth Scorchers in the Qualifier last weekend.

Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Sixers Betting Odds

The bookmakers have placed defending champions Sydney Sixers as the favourites over Adelaide Strikers but the slimmest of margins.

Strikers: 1.95 on bet365

Sixers: 1.90 on bet365

Adelaide Strikers Team News & Playing XI

With the team currently enjoying a 6-game winning-run, there is no reason for Adelaide Strikers to make any changes to the line-up.

The Strikers batting-card which struggled for so long this season looks in excellent shape with all key members back in the side. Alex Carey and Matt Short will open the innings with Ian Cockbain resuming the no.3 role having made a huge impact since his arrival. Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Jono Wells and Thomas Kelly provide great ability and depth to the middle-order.

Despite having to do without its talisman Rashid Khan, the bowling-unit for the Strikers has coped up quite well. The vastly experienced Peter Siddle has been immense for the team with his death-overs bowling skills while Harry Conway and Henry Thornton are fulfilling their roles brilliantly as well. Matt Short and Fawad Ahmed will be the two spin-bowlers of the team.

Probable XI: Alex Carey (wk), Matthew Short, Ian Cockbain, Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Jonathan Wells, Thomas Kelly, Henry Thornton, Harry Conway, Peter Siddle, Fawad Ahmed.

Sydney Sixers Team News & Playing XI

Sydney Sixers are also unlikely to make any further changes after being forced into a few last-minute substitutions ahead of their previous match.

These changes have upset the balance of a batting-card that has been quite steady up till now. Jack Edwards is the latest Covid-19 causality so Justin Avendano will open with Josh Philippe while Mosies Henriques takes the no.3 spot with Daniel Hughes also sidelined. His replacement Nicholas Berthus forms the middle-order alongside Jordan Silk and Dan Christian.

The seasoned Sixers bowling-unit will want to bounce back from a fairly mediocre display in the last match. There is versatility in the line-up with two different left-arm seamers in Sean Abbott and Ben Dwarshuis. Hayden Kerr is the third seamer of the side with Dan Christian providing an extra option. Steve O'Keefe and Nathan Lyon are the spinners of the side.

Probable XI: Josh Philippe (wk), Justin Avendano, Moises Henriques, Nicholas Berthus, Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Sean Abbott, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Lyon, Steve O'Keefe.

India Bet Top Betting Tips

Matthew Short Player Performance: Over 40.5

Matthew Short is the leading run-getter for Adelaide Strikers with 487 runs from his 15 appearances. Short has instrumental of late having scored more than 25 runs in each of the last 5 matches along with 6 wickets to his name.

Bet on Over 40.5 at 1.83 with bet365

Ian Cockbain Player Performance: Over 24.5

Ian Cockbain has been an inspired acquisition for Adelaide Strikers courtesy of his performances in the latter-part of this BBL. The veteran Englishman has scored more than 30 runs in 3 of his 5 matches with 2 half-centuries.

Bet on Over 24.5 at 1.83 with bet365

Peter Siddle Player Performance: Over 21.5

Peter Siddle is the leading wicket-taker of the BBL with 29 dismissals to his name in the tournament. The Adelaide Strikers skipper has been exceptional in the latter-half of the season after taking 18 wickets from the last 8 games.

Bet on Over 21.5 at 1.83 with bet365

India Bet Bookmaker Picks
  • Josh Philippe at 3.60 - Top Sydney Sixers Batsman betting with bet365
  • Harry Conway at 5.00 - Top Adelaide Strikers Bowler betting with bet365
  • Matthew Short at 8.00 - Player of the Match betting with bet365

India Bet Prediction

There will be no lack of confidence for Adelaide Strikers with their current imperious form while Sydney Sixers are certainly not in the excellent shape that they were in opening few weeks of the season.

Adelaide Strikers at 1.95 - Match Result betting with bet365. Make Your Predictions Here!

Date: 26th January 2022, Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney

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