SIX vs STR Dream11 Prediction, Match 4, Big Bash League Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

The Sydney Sixers are set to face the Adelaide Strikers in the 4th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Wednesday, December 17.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 17 Dec 2025, 00:23 IST

1 Min Read

Table Of Contents

Preview

In the 4th game of the BBL 2025-26, Sydney Sixers (SIX) are set to face Adelaide Strikers (STR). The Sydney Sixers did not have a good start to the season as they suffered a five-wicket defeat against the Perth Scorchers in their opening match. Jack Edwards starred for the side in this thrilling encounter, scoring 46 runs while also taking a wicket. Apart from him, Josh Philipps and Ben Dwarshuis also performed well. They will definitely try to win in the next game.

On the other hand, the Adelaide Strikers had a very disappointing and forgettable last season. They won just three out of 10 matches in the group stage, finishing last on the points table. This time the team will need to address the mistakes of last season and perform well. Moreover, some new players have joined the team for this season, which will definitely improve the performance of the team.

Match Information

Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers, Match 4

Big Bash League, 17 Dec 2025, Wed, 1:45 PM IST ,Sydney Cricket Ground

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

Sydney Cricket Ground

Clouds

29.4°C

56% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sydney Sixers

L
L
L
NR
W

Adelaide Strikers

L
L
W
L
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Jack Edwards

SIX - ALL-ROUNDER

78 Runs

2 Matches

2

74 Runs

2 Matches

3

Liam Scott

STR - all

51 Runs

1 Match

4

Jamie Overton

STR - all

30 Runs

1 Match

29 Runs

2 Matches

6

Ben Dwarshuis

SIX - ALL-ROUNDER

20 Runs

2 Matches

1

Hasan Ali

STR - bowl

200.00

1 Match

2

Lachlan Shaw

SIX - wk

190.00

1 Match

3

Jack Edwards

SIX - ALL-ROUNDER

185.71

2 Matches

4

160.87

2 Matches

5

Liam Scott

STR - all

159.38

1 Match

6

Jamie Overton

STR - all

150.00

1 Match

1

Luke Wood

STR - BOWLER

3 Wkts

1 Match

2

Jack Edwards

SIX - ALL-ROUNDER

3 Wkts

2 Matches

3

Ben Dwarshuis

SIX - ALL-ROUNDER

3 Wkts

2 Matches

4

Jamie Overton

STR - all

2 Wkts

1 Match

5

Lloyd Pope

STR - bowl

2 Wkts

1 Match

6

Joel Davies

SIX - bowl

1 Wkts

2 Matches

1

Joel Davies

SIX - bowl

3.00

2 Matches

2

Jamie Overton

STR - all

5.50

1 Match

3

Luke Wood

STR - BOWLER

6.50

1 Match

4

Charles Stobo

SIX - bowl

6.50

1 Match

5

Jafer Chohan

SIX - all

7.00

1 Match

6

Henry Thornton

STR - bowl

7.67

1 Match

Probable Playing XI

Sydney Sixers

JR Philippe (wk), Lachlan Shaw, Daniel Hughes, Babar Azam, J Edwards, Moises Henriques (C), Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Perry, Charles Stobo

Bench : Hayden Kerr, BAD Manenti, Mitchell Starc, JC Silk, Steve Smith, SM Curran, Sean Abbott, Jafer Chohan, KW Richardson, Harjas Singh, R Kingsell

Adelaide Strikers

Jason Sangha, HJ Nielsen (wk), MW Short (C), J Overton, CA Lynn, AI Ross, Liam Scott, Henry Thornton, Hasan Ali, L Pope, L Wood

Bench : AT Carey, TM Head, Thomas Kelly, MW Harvey, CJ Boyce, Jordan Buckingham, J Wadia, Tom Straker

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney is a neutral surface. It is easier to bat in the first innings. In the second innings, the bowlers get help from the surface. Moreover, pitch slows down in the second innings, making it difficult to chase. Therefore, the team winning the toss often chooses to bat first to take advantage of the good early conditions. The toss plays a crucial role at this venue.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

158

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Josh Philippe SIX | WK

Philippe is an aggressive top-order batter who is in good form. He scored 28 runs in 18 balls in the previous game against the Perth Scorchers. Moreover, he scored 190 runs in the last season. He has the ability to deliver match-winning knocks.

9
VC

Matthew Short STR | ALL-ROUNDER

Matthew Short was the second-highest run scorer for the Strikers in the previous season. He has scored 236 runs in the 7 games. He has the ability to perform well with the bat and ball.

8.5

Moises Henriques SIX | ALL

The highest run-scorer for the Sixers last season was Moises Henriques. He is known for winning matches with his bat and balls. Fans will expect him to do well this season as well. Moreover, he has scored 236 runs in the last season.

7

Alex Ross STR | BAT

Alex Ross was the highest run scorer for the Strikers in the previous season. He has scored 256 runs in the 10 games. Fans will expect a good start from him in this season as well.

8

Ben Dwarshuis SIX | ALL-ROUNDER

Ben Dwarshuis is an excellent bowler. He took two wickets in the last game against the Perth Scorchers. Moreover, he took 12 wickets ‌last season at an economy rate of 9. Dwarshuis can perform well in many crucial matches as well.

7.5

Lloyd Pope STR | BOWL

Lloyd Pope is currently in excellent form; he took 15 wickets in the 10 games with an economy of 9.05 in the last season. He will definitely be a key player for the Adelaide Strikers.

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9

Hasan Ali

STR | BOWL

8.5

Jafer Chohan

SIX | ALL

Last Updated On - Dec 16 2025 12:23 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SIX

5 : 6

STR

Credits Left
10.5/100

Mega League
Josh Philippe
C

8.5

Daniel Hughes

7

Chris Lynn

8.5

Alex Ross

7

Jack Edwards

8

Moises Henriques
VC

8.5

Matthew Short

9

Jamie Overton

9

Ben Dwarshuis

8

Lloyd Pope

7.5

Luke Wood

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SIX

6 : 5

STR

Credits Left
11.5/100

Head To Head
Josh Philippe

8.5

Daniel Hughes

7

Chris Lynn

8.5

Alex Ross

7

Jack Edwards
C

8

Moises Henriques

8.5

Matthew Short

9

Jamie Overton

9

Joel Davies

7.5

Ben Dwarshuis
VC

8

Lloyd Pope

7.5

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