Australian T20 League 2022

Match 45: SIX vs STR

Preview 

Sixers (SIX)  will meet Strikers (STR) in the 45th game of the Aus T20 League 2022-23 at the International Sports Stadium in Coffs Harbour on Tuesday, January 17. The Sixers have won seven of their first eleven games and are second in the points table. They are heading into this encounter on the back of a three-match winning streak. In their most recent encounter, they defeated table toppers Scorchers by six runs. The Sixers scored 151 runs in 20 overs for the loss of six wickets and successfully defended the target. Sean Abbott took three wickets for 18 runs and was named Player of the Match.

The Strikers on the other hand have won five of their eleven games and are now placed fourth in the league standings. They've had an inconsistent start, losing their previous two games. They failed to reach the 155-run mark, falling 17 runs short. Ahead of this key clash, let us have a look at how these sides will fare out in Tuesday’s fixture. 

Match Details

Match: SIX vs STR, 45th Match, Aus T20 League 2022-23

Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Time: 1:45 PM

Venue: International Sports Stadium, Coffs Harbour 

Pitch and Weather Report

It will be the first and only game at Coffs Harbour's International Sports Stadium this season. In the past five meetings here, the average first innings total has been 164 runs. The team that bowls first has won the majority of the matches at this venue, and the side that wins the toss will most likely bowl. 

Scattered Clouds is forecasted on matchday. 

Form Guide

SIX: L NR W W W

STR: L W W L L

Head to Head

Team            Matches Won 

SIX                11

STR               07 

Squads

SIX: Josh Philippe (wk), Steven Smith, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Lyon, Steve O'Keefe, Daniel Hughes, Todd Murphy, Jackson Bird

STR: Matthew Short, Ryan Gibson, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen (wk), Ben Manenti, Cameron Boyce, Wes Agar, Henry Thornton, Peter Siddle ©, Harry Conway, Henry Hunt

Probable Playing XIs

SIX: Kurtis Patterson, JC Silk, Steve Smith, Sean Abbott, DT Christian, Moises Henriques(C), Hayden Kerr, JR Philippe, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Lyon, Steve O'Keefe

STR: TM Head(C), AJ Hose, HJ Hunt, Colin de Grandhomme, MW Short, BAD Manenti, AT Carey, WA Agar, CJ Boyce, Harry Conway, Henry Thornton

Hot Fantasy Picks

(i) Wicket Keeper

Josh Philippe: The 25-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has made 230 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 127.77 and an average of 23. He is our pick for wicketkeeper in this game.

(ii) Batters 

Jordan Silk: He is the top run getter for Sixers this season. With 273 runs in ten innings at an average of 45.5 and a strike rate of 124.65, he is certainly to keep a keen eye on. 

Adam Hose:  He has scored  270 runs in 11 matches at an average of 30 and a strike rate of 128.57. He will be a key player for the Strikers as the season moves towards the business end. 

(iii) All Rounders

Colin Grandehomme: The former kiwi all-rounder has been in excellent form recently. In 10 matches, he has scored 206 runs at an average of 22.88 and a strike rate of 140.13.

Sean Abott: He has been named Player of the Match in the last two games. In 10 games, he has taken 19 wickets at an average of 15.63.

(iv)  Bowlers 

Henry Thornton: The 26-year-old pacer has been amongst the leading wicket takers this season. In eight matches, he has taken 16 wickets at an average of 14.75, an economy of 8.47, and a strike rate of 10.4.

Match Prediction

The Moises Henriques-led side has played some excellent all round cricket in the tournament so far. They defeated Scorchers in their previous game, and thus will be brimming with confidence. Meanwhile, Strikers suffered a loss to Heat. As a result, the Sixers are expected to maintain their winning momentum and move to the top of the table.  

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