THU vs STR Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Big Bash League 2024, Match 3
The third match of the Big Bash League 2024 will see Sydney Thunder (THU) squaring off against Adelaide Strikers (STR) at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Tuesday, December 17. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the THU vs STR Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.
Adelaide Strikers had a decent Big Bash League 2023 season as they won five of their ten group stage matches. They lost the challenger match to Brisbane Heat by 54 runs. Sydney Thunder, on the other hand, won only one of their ten league stage matches.
These two teams have played a total of 21 head-to-head matches. Sydney Thunder have won nine matches while Adelaide Strikers were victorious in 12 matches.
THU vs STR Match Details
The third match of the Big Bash League 2024 will be played on December 17 at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. The game is set to take place at 1:45 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
THU vs STR, 3rd Match
Date and Time: 17th December 2024, 1:45 PM IST
Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
Pitch Report
The pitch at Manuka Oval in Canberra is good for both batters and bowlers. Team winning the toss should look to bowl first and make the best use of swing in initial overs. Fans can expect a good scoring match with wickets falling from both the ends. The last BBL match played at this venue was between Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers, where a total of 281 runs were scored at a loss of 11 wickets.
THU vs STR Form Guide
THU - Will be playing their first match of the series
STR - Will be playing their first match of the series
THU vs STR Probable Playing XI
THU Playing XI
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David Warner, Matthew Gilkes, Jason Sangha, Ollie Davies, Sam Billings (wk), Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan McAndrew, Lockie Ferguson, Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Sherfane Rutherford
STR Playing XI
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Matt Short, Jake Weatherald, Jamie Overton, Brendan Doggett, Chris Lynn, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen (wk), Fabian Allen, Henry Thornton, Jordan Buckingham, Cameron Boyce
THU vs STR Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Cameron Bancroft
Cameron Bancroft is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order. He has smashed 282 runs in 11 head-to-head matches at an average of 26. Sam Billings is another good wicket-keeper option for today's nail-biting match.
Batters
David Warner
Chris Lynn and David Warner are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Chris Lynn is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. He has smashed 667 runs in 19 head-to-head matches at an average of 42. Sherfane Rutherford is another good batter for today's match.
All-rounders
Matt Short
Daniel Sams and Matt Short are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. Matt Short is expected to bat in the top order and bowl a good number of overs in today's match. He has smashed 360 runs and taken three wickets in 14 head-to-head matches. Darcy Short is another good all-rounder for today's match.
Bowlers
Lockie Ferguson
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Cameron Boyce and Lockie Ferguson. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. Lockie Ferguson has an exceptional venue record and can once again take a lot of wickets. Brendan Doggett is another good bowler for today's nail-biting match.
THU vs STR match captain and vice-captain choices
Matt Short
Matt Short is the most crucial pick from Adelaide Strikers as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the top order and bowl a good number of overs. He has smashed 109 runs in just three venue matches. He has also smashed 360 runs and taken three wickets in 14 head-to-head matches.
David Warner
David Warner is one of the most crucial picks from the Sydney Thunder squad. He is in top notch form and can once again perform well at this venue. He will bat in the top order and has already smashed 63 runs in just four venue matches.
5 Must-Picks for THU vs STR, 3rd Match
Matt Short
Darcy Short
David Warner
Daniel Sams
Chris Green
Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making hard hitters or all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: C Bancroft
Batters: C Lynn, D Warner, S Rutherford
All-rounders: M Short, D Short, D Sams, C Green
Bowlers: C Boyce, L Ferguson, B Doggett
Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: S Billings
Batters: C Lynn, D Warner
All-rounders: M Short, D Short, D Sams, C Green, N McAndrew
Bowlers: J Overton, L Ferguson, T Sangha