AUS T20 League 2024-2025

Match 3: THU vs STR

Preview

Sydney Thunder will play Adelaide Strikers in the third match of the Australia T20 League 2024. The game will take place at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Tuesday, December 17. 

THU has a team of experienced players and upcoming talents. Their batting side will be led by David Warner, who doesn’t need any introduction. Sam Billings and Oliver Davies will add more firepower to the top order. Their bowling side will include Lockie Ferguson and Tanveer Shangha, providing a perfect blend of pace and spin to trouble the opponent's batters. They also have seasoned all-rounders like Daniel Sams and Chris Green. 

On the other side, STR will enter this tournament with a team of veterans and newcomers. Their batting side will be headed by Travis Head, who has strong arms like Chris Lynn and Alex Carey and is competent in dominating any bowler. Henry Thorton will lead their bowling side with other spin and pace options. They have more players like Matthew Short and Fabian Allen, who will provide more balance. 

Match Details

Match: THU vs STR, 3rd Match, Aus T20 League 2024-25

Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Time: 01:45 PM

Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra

Pitch Report

The surface at the Manuka Oval typically favours batters, and strokemakers enjoy playing under these conditions. The surface offers true bounce, which helps batters predict deliveries and play accordingly. Some movement with the new ball may be possible for fast bowlers, but overall, the conditions favour the batters more.

Canberra's weather will be warm and breezy. Rain is not predicted, and the average temperature will be 31 degrees Celsius. Thus, the fans can expect a full, uninterrupted match.

THU vs STR Squads

THU: David Warner (c), Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings, Ollie Davies, Lockie Ferguson, Chris Green, Sam Konstas, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras, Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Sams, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha.

STR: Matt Short (c), Fabian Allen, James Bazley, Cam Boyce, Chris Lynn, Harry Nielsen, Jamie Overton, Lloyd Pope, Alex Ross, Liam Scott, D'Arcy Short, Henry Thornton, Jake Weatherald.

THU vs STR Probable Playing XIs

THU: David Warner (c), Sam Billings, Oliver Davies, Daniel Sams, Lockie Ferguson, Tanveer Sangha, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Ryan Hadley, Matthew Gilkes, Nic Maddinson

STR: Travis Head, Alex Carey, Chris Lynn, Matthew Short (c),  Harry Nielsen, Fabian Allen, Thomas Kelly, Lloyd Pope, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Brendan Doggett

Match Prediction

Adelaide Strikers have won their previous five Aus T20 games against Sydney Thunder, which is their longest winning run against a single team in the league's history. With a well-rounded team, all things on pen and paper indicate that Adelaide Strikers have an edge to win their inaugural game of the 14th edition of the tournament.  

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