ADS vs STH Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – BBL 2020-21, Match 53

Match Details:

The 53rd match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 season will be played between Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.

This match will start at 01:45 PM IST (07:15 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Sports Network and live streaming is available on Sony LIV.

Preview:

The league stage of another enthralling BBL season is coming to an end and Adelaide Strikers will face the Sydney Thunder twice in two days. Both the teams still have a decent chance to make it to the top five. The Strikers won the contest on Sunday and the Thunder will be keen on making amends and sealing their playoff spot for the ongoing season.

ADS vs STH Weather Report for Match 53:

The weather isn’t encouraging on Monday with 80% chances of rain during the match time. A washout is on the cards if heavens open up.

Pitch Report:

The pitch is a decent one for the batsmen and expect yet another high-scoring game on Monday.

Average first innings score:

182 (Last 5 BBL 2020-21 matches played at the venue)

Record of the chasing teams:

Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tie – 0

Injury & Availability News:

(Will be added if there is an update)

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ADS vs STH Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Adelaide Strikers:

Philip Salt, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (WK), Ryan Gibson, Jake Weatherald, Travis Head (C), Michael Neser, Peter Siddle, Danny Briggs, Wes Agar, Liam O Connor.

Bench: 

Harry Nielsen, Daniel Worrall, Spencer Johnson, Harry Conway, Jonathan Wells, Liam Scott, Matt Short, Cameron Valente.

Sydney Thunder:

Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson (C), Sam Billings (WK), Alex Ross, Oliver Davies, Ben Cutting, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Adam Milne, Brendan Doggett/Tanveer Sangha.

Bench:

Tanveer Sangha/Brendan Dogget, Matthew Gilkes, Baxter Holt, Arjun Nair, Jason Sangha, Jonathan Cook, Chris Tremain.

ADS vs STH Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

Alex Hales has scored 472 runs so far this season and is the highest run-getter of the season. Callum Ferguson is the second-highest run-getter for Thunder while Wes Agar is the leading wicket-taker of the season with 21 scalps to his name. Alex Carey has mustered 410 runs in 11 innings while the veteran Peter Siddle is also an exciting top pick.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson, Sam Billings

Vice-Captain Options – Alex Carey, Wes Agar, Peter Siddle

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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ADS vs STH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Alex Carey (VC), Sam Billings

Batsmen – Alex Hales (C), Jake Weatherald, Philip Salt, Callum Ferguson

All-rounders – Ben Cutting

Bowlers – Wes Agar, Danny Briggs, Peter Siddle, Brendan Doggett

12th Man – Travis Head

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ADS vs STH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Alex Carey, Sam Billings 

Batsmen – Callum Ferguson (C), Philip Salt, Alex Hales

All-rounders – Michael Neser, Ben Cutting

Bowlers – Wes Agar (VC), Peter Siddle, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan McAndrew

12th Man – Travis Head

Expert Advice:

Tanveer Sangha has picked 20 wickets in 13 matches so far this season. Neser has also done well in limited matches so far and both the players can be picked in your Fantasy teams.

Today’s ADS vs STH Probable Winners:

Sydney Thunder are expected to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram Channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.