BBL 2018-19, Match 45, Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers, Match Prediction – Weather Report, Pitch Conditions, Playing XIs and Live Streaming Details

The Sixers are at the second position in the points table at the moment.

Published - 28 Jan 2019, 17:47 IST | Updated - 28 Jan 2019, 17:47 IST

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In an endeavour to improve their qualification chances, the Sydney Sixers will host the Adelaide Strikers at the SCG for the 45th match of BBL 2018-19. The Sixers are coming off an impressive win against the Hurricanes. They defeated the Heat by a huge margin in the match before that. The team currently stands second on the points table with 6 wins in 11 games and are only differentiated from the other teams courtesy their NRR.

They’d play their last three games of the season starting with the game against the Strikers, who occupy the sixth spot on the points table. The side needs to win all their last four matches, if not, at least three games, to give themselves an opportunity to play the semi-final. Hence, this is an extremely critical encounter for both the teams.

Pitch and Conditions

The Sydney pitch has got something on offer for everyone. Once you are settled in as a batsman, you can get those big scores. But, the ball also tends to hold up on the pitch at times which makes score-making difficult. Also, there is enough assistance for the spinners as well. There is a high amount of humidity predicted during the match time.

Hence, the surface might assist the batsmen under the lights. However, the extremely strong winds that are predicted to blow around might have something to offer for the bowlers.

Team Combinations

Sydney Sixers

Josh Philippe and James Vince will be back in action after the sizzling performances against the Hurricanes. Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Moises Henriques will be the important men in the batting line-up. Moreover, there are plenty of options available in the bowling department as well. Jack Edwards and Mickey Edwards are expected to continue to warm the bench.

Predicted XI: Josh Philippe (wk), Daniel Hughes, James Vince, Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, Tom Curran, Sean Abbott, Steve O’Keefe, Lloyd Pope, Ben Dwarshius, Ben Maneti.

Adelaide Strikers

The defending champions Adelaide Strikers have got some of the finest match-winners in their side. Yet, they’ve failed to create an impact in the tournament. It is important for players like Alex Carey, Jake Weatherald, Colin Ingram and Rashid Khan to perform collectively as a unit. Peter Siddle is back joining the squad and might get to replace one of Ben Laughlin or Liam O’Connor. Also, there will also be thought about bringing Cameron Valente in place of Jon Wells.

Predicted XI: Alex Carey (wk), Jake Weatherald, Jake Lehmann, Colin Ingram (c), Jonathan Wells, Matthew Short, Michael Neser, Rashid Khan, Ben Laughlin, Liam O’Connor/Peter Siddle, Billy Stanlake.