BBL 2022: Match 5, THU vs STR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers?

Sydney Thunder are set to take on Adelaide Strikers in Match 5 of the Big Bash League 2022 at the Sydney Showground Stadium. Both these teams have started their campaign with a victory and will have a chance to move to the top of the points table early.  

Sydney Thunder did not have the ideal start as they almost collapsed in the run chase against Melbourne Stars in their first encounter. They managed to sneak in past with a one-wicket victory in a low scoring game and will be looking for a complete performance in the upcoming fixture.  

On the other hand, Adelaide Strikers came up with a strong performance in their first game without big names like Alex Carey and Travis Head. Matthew Short stepped up to the occasion in the previous game and the batting department looked in good touch.  

Match Details 

Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney 

Date & Time: December 16, 2:45 PM IST 

Telecast & Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Sony Liv App 

Pitch Report 

The Sydney Showground Stadium has been a difficult ground to chase down scores and batting has been a tough job at the venue. The skipper winning the toss will be looking to bat first and use the scoreboard pressure to their advantage. 

Predicted Playing XIs for THU vs STR 

Adelaide Strikers:

Jake Weatherald, Matthew Short, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Colin de Grandhomme, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen (wk), Rashid Khan, Wes Agar, Henry Thornton, Peter Siddle (c) 

Sydney Thunder:

Alex Hales, Matthew Gilkes (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Jason Sangha (c), Daniel Sams, Alex Ross, Oliver Davies, Chris Green, Gurinder Sandhu, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Brendan Doggett 

Probable Best Performers from THU vs STR 

Probable best batter: Adam Hose 

Adam Hose had a terrific stint in the Hundred tournament in England and he has continued his form into the Big Bash League. The 30-year-old came in at four and played a quickfire knock of 40 off just 22 balls against Sydney Sixers, which included three fours and two sixes. He has the ability to be quite destructive and can have a great impact in the middle-order. 

Probable best bowler: Rashid Khan 

Rashid Khan has done the job for his team day in and out and yet again he came up with a brilliant spell in the previous game. The leg-spinner picked up three wickets and gave away just 21 runs in his four overs and has started his BBL stint this year with a bang. He is likely to add a few more wickets to his column in the upcoming fixtures. 

Today's Match Prediction: Sydney Thunder to win the match 

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