BBL 2021/22, Match 52: STR vs SIX Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Adelaide Strikers will face Sydney Sixers in the 52^nd match of the BBL 2021/22 on Monday. Strikers are playing their last league game and they must win this match to finish at the top 4 spots and need to have a close look at other results as well. They are in absolutely stunning form, having won their last 3 matches in a convincing manner. Currently, they are placed at the 4^th spot in the standings with 24 points.

Sydney Sixers, on the other hand, have almost confirmed their playoffs spot and are just a win away from getting official confirmation. They too are in a good zone, having won their last 2 matches against Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades. With 8 wins and 3 losses, they are now at the second spot in the standings with 31 points.

Match Details:

Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers, Match 52

Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Date & Time: January 17th, at 11:35 AM IST and 4:35 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

The bowlers have dominated the last 3 matches played here. Having said that, the batters didn’t meet the expectations. It’s a tough ask for the team batting first to set the target here and hence bowling first is a good option.

Probable Playing XIs for STR vs SIX:

Adelaide Strikers

Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Ian Cockbain, Jonathan Wells, Jake Weatherald, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielson (wk), Henry Thornton, Harry Conway, Fawad Ahmed, Peter Siddle (c)

Sydney Sixers

Jack Edwards, Josh Philippe (wk), Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (c), Dan Christian, Jordan Silk, Sean Abbott, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Steve O’Keefe

Top Picks for STR vs SIX Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Batters

Jonathan Wells is in sublime form. He has scored 382 runs in 13 matches at an average of 31.83, with the highest score of 73.

Daniel Hughes played a crucial knock for the Sixers in the last match against Thunder. He scored 66 runs from 48 balls and took his total tally of runs to 186 in this tournament.

Top Picks ­– All-Rounders

Matthew Short played a crucial part for Strikers in the last 3 matches. Overall in this tournament, he has accumulated 359 runs in 13 matches and has also picked up 6 wickets with the ball.

Sean Abbott is termed as a game-changer for the Sixers. In 8 matches in this league, he has picked up 15 wickets with the best figures of 4 for 31 and has also scored 67 runs in 5 innings.

Top Picks ­– Bowlers

Peter Siddle has bowled remarkably well in this tournament. In 13 matches, he has bagged 21 wickets with the best figures of 5 for 23.

Steve O’Keefe is an experienced bowler who has the knack for picking wickets. In 6 matches in this tournament, he has picked up 10 wickets with the best figures of 4 for 14.

Top Picks ­– Wicketkeepers

Josh Philippe has had a dream tournament so far. In 11 matches in this year’s BBL, he has amassed 384 runs at an average of 38.4 and a strike rate of 147.69.

STR vs SIX Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for STR vs SIX Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Josh Philippe, Moises Henriques (c), Jonathan Wells (vc), Daniel Hughes, Ian Cockbain, Jake Weatherald, Sean Abbott, Matthew Short, Peter Siddle, Steve O’Keefe, Ben Dwarshuis

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for STR vs SIX Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Josh Philippe (vc), Moises Henriques, Jonathan Wells, Jordan Silk, Matt Renshaw, Jake Weatherald, Dan Christian, Matthew Short (c), Peter Siddle, Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr

STR vs SIX Risky Captaincy Choices:

Ian Cockbain has played only 2 matches in this tournament and has scored 52 runs at a strike rate of 126.82. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Dan Christian has struck 199 runs and has also picked up 7 wickets in this tournament. He is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.

Player you should avoid:

Harry Conway has scalped 3 wickets in 5 matches in this tournament. Considering there is too much competition among the bowlers’ slots, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.

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.