Aus T20 League 2021-22

Match 52: STR vs SIX 

Preview

Strikers will host Sixers in match 52 of the Aus T20 League 2021-22 at the Adelaide Oval on Monday. Strikers have found form off late and have done quite well in the last couple of games to bounce back in the tournament. After a torrid start to their campaign, Peter Siddle’s men have played some good brand of cricket to revitalize their 2021-22 season. With 24 points in 13 games, Strikers are currently placed at fifth position. Sixers on the other hand have been one of the most consistent outfits this year. They outplayed Thunders in their last game to consolidate their position at the top half of the table. Henriques men have won 8 out of the 13 games they have played this season with 31 points to their name. 

Strikers are in red hot form at the moment. They are on a 4 match winning streak and will be keen to extend their dream run. Matthew Short has been their standout player with both bat and ball. He has scored runs at a brisk rate and picked up crucial breakthroughs. As per sources, the 26 year old is expected to miss this encounter due to a side strain. This will certainly hurt the hosts. Hunt and Renshaw are likely to open the innings. Addition of Cockbain at number three has bolstered the batting department. The exciting talent showed us a glimpse of his range in the last couple of games. Wells and Weatherald will follow at three and four. While Wells has had a decent Aus 2021-22 so far, Jake has found it hard to get going. 

Sixers are the team to beat this season. They are the reigning champions and are playing like one. Be it batting, bowling or fielding, the men in pink have excelled in every department. Their batting prowess comprises the likes of Philippe, Henriques, Chrisitan and Hughes. Jack Edwards is fresh to the side but has already turned heads with his ability to keep the scoreboard ticking. Bowling department will be led by Sean Abott who has been their pick of the bowlers this season. Steve O'Keefe who instantly created impact after his return in the previous game will be the other bowler to watch out for. Ben Dwarshius and Hayden Kerr have bowled well so far and the skipper would be hoping the pace duo to come good against a robust Strikers batting unit. Ahead of this enthralling clash, let us have a look at how these sides will fare out in today’s clash

Match Details

Match: STR vs SIX, 52nd Match, Aus T20 League 2021-22

Date: Monday, January 17, 2022

Time: 11:35 AM

Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide  

Pitch Report

The pitch in Adelaide has been a pretty decent one for batting. Bowlers need to be on their toes, especially in the powerplay and at the death. Four out of six games went in favour of the team batting first and hence, teams may avoid chasing.

STR vs SIX Squads

STR: Matt Renshaw, Henry Hunt, Ian Cockbain, Jonathan Wells, Jake Weatherald , Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen (wk), Henry Thornton, Peter Siddle (c), Harry Conway, Fawad Ahmed, Liam Scott, Daniel Worrall, Matthew Short, Ryan Gibson, Liam O Connor

SIX: Jack Edwards, Josh Philippe (wk), Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (c), Daniel Christian, Justin Avendano, Sean Abbott, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Todd Murphy, Lloyd Pope, Mickey Edwards, Jordan Silk, Steve O'Keefe, Lawrence Neil-Smith, Nick Winter

STR vs SIX Probable XIs

STR: Matt Renshaw, Henry Hunt, Ian Cockbain, Jonathan Wells, Jake Weatherald , Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen (wk), Henry Thornton, Peter Siddle (c), Harry Conway, Fawad Ahmed

SIX: Jack Edwards, Josh Philippe (wk), Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (c), Daniel Christian, Justin Avendano, Sean Abbott, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Todd Murphy

Match Prediction

Sixers are the stronger side on paper but if you look at the current form and balance, we believe Strikers have the edge. They are familiar with the conditions and are on a 4 match winning streak. We predict the hosts to emerge victorious. 

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