STR vs STA Dream11 Prediction, Match 10, Big Bash League Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

The Adelaide Strikers are set to face the Melbourne Stars in the 10th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, on Tuesday, December 23.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 23 Dec 2025, 01:59 IST

1 Min Read

Table Of Contents

Preview

In the 10th game of the BBL 2025-26, Adelaide Strikers (STR) are set to face Melbourne Stars (STA). The Adelaide Strikers had an excellent start to this season, winning their first game against the Sydney Sixers by 3 wickets. They comfortably chased down a target of 160 runs. Liam Scott was the best performer for them as he scored 51 runs off 32 balls. Luck Wood did well with the ball and took three wickets.

On the other hand, the Melbourne Stars also had a good start, winning their first game against the Hobart Hurricanes. They comfortably chased down a target of 159 runs. Marcus Stoinis was the best performer for them as he scored 62 runs off 31 balls and took two wickets as well. While Peter Siddle also did well with the ball and took three wickets.

Match Information

Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars, Match 10

Big Bash League, 23 Dec 2025, Tue, 1:45 PM IST ,Adelaide Oval

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

Adelaide Oval

Clouds

20.8°C

46% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Adelaide Strikers

W
L
L
W
L

Melbourne Stars

W
L
W
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

62 Runs

1 Match

2

Liam Scott

STR - all

51 Runs

1 Match

41 Runs

1 Match

4

Tom Rogers

STA - bat

30 Runs

1 Match

5

Jamie Overton

STR - all

30 Runs

1 Match

6

Joe Clarke

STA - WICKETKEEPER

20 Runs

1 Match

1

200.00

1 Match

2

Hasan Ali

STR - bowl

200.00

1 Match

3

Tom Rogers

STA - bat

166.67

1 Match

4

Liam Scott

STR - all

159.38

1 Match

151.85

1 Match

6

Jamie Overton

STR - all

150.00

1 Match

1

Luke Wood

STR - BOWLER

3 Wkts

1 Match

2

Peter Siddle

STA - bowl

3 Wkts

1 Match

3

Jamie Overton

STR - all

2 Wkts

1 Match

4

2 Wkts

1 Match

5

Haris Rauf

STA - bowl

2 Wkts

1 Match

6

Lloyd Pope

STR - bowl

2 Wkts

1 Match

1

Jamie Overton

STR - all

5.50

1 Match

2

6.00

1 Match

3

Luke Wood

STR - BOWLER

6.50

1 Match

4

Glenn Maxwell

STA - all

7.33

1 Match

5

Peter Siddle

STA - bowl

7.50

1 Match

6

Henry Thornton

STR - bowl

7.67

1 Match

Probable Playing XI

Adelaide Strikers

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

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

Melbourne Stars

JM Clarke, Tom Rogers, Campbell Kellaway, MP Stoinis (C), GJ Maxwell, SB Harper (wk), TK Curran, Haris Rauf, Mitchell Swepson, PM Siddle, HWR Cartwright

Bench : Hamish McKenzie, Liam Hatcher, Mark Steketee, Austin Anlezark, SM Boland

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at Adelaide Oval generally offers a balanced surface. However, in the recent past, it has provided a slight upper hand to batters. This surface provides good pace and bounce. Bowlers can also be effective here, especially in the early stages of the game, but the pitch usually becomes more favourable to batsmen as the match progresses. Fast bowlers can take advantage of the bounce, while spinners will receive some assistance in the middle overs. Overall, the Adelaide Oval pitch is suitable for high-scoring games.

60%

Pace Bowling

40%

Spin Bowling

70%

Batting Pitch

165

Average Score

30%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Marcus Stoinis STA | BAT

Marcus Stoinis performed well in the last season and became the second-highest scorer for his team. Moreover, he scored 62 runs off 31 balls and took two wickets in the last game against Hobart. Fans will definitely hope for good performances from him this season.

9
VC

Matthew Short STR | ALL-ROUNDER

Matthew Short performed brilliantly in the previous season for the Strikers. He has scored 244 runs in the last 7 games. Moreover, he scored 15 runs and took a wicket in the last game as well. He has the ability to perform well with the bat and ball.

9

Glenn Maxwell STA | ALL

Maxwell was the highest run scorer in the previous season for the Stars. He has scored 325 runs in the 10 games. His form will definitely affect the team's performance this season.

9

Jamie Overton STR | ALL

Jamie Overton is an excellent all-rounder and is currently in excellent form. In the previous game against the Sixers, he scored 30 runs and took two wickets. Fans will expect good performances from him this season.

8

Peter Siddle STA | BOWL

Peter Siddle is an excellent bowler and is currently in good form. He has taken 14 wickets in the last 10 matches at an economy rate of 7.76. Moreover, he also took three wickets in the last game against Hobart. He has performed well in many crucial matches for Melbourne Stars.

7.5

Lloyd Pope STR | BOWL

Lloyd Pope is currently in excellent form; he took 17 wickets in the 11 games. Moreover, he also took two wickets in the previous game against the Sixers. He will definitely be a key player for the Adelaide Strikers.

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6.5

Harry Nielsen

STR | WK

9

Hasan Ali

STR | BOWL

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Dec 22 2025 1:59 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

STR

6 : 5

STA

Credits Left
13/100

Mega League
Joe Clarke
VC

8

Chris Lynn

8.5

Alex Ross

7

Tom Rogers

7

Marcus Stoinis
C

8

Matthew Short

9

Jamie Overton

9

Liam Scott

8

Tom Curran

7

Peter Siddle

8

Lloyd Pope

7.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

STR

6 : 5

STA

Credits Left
12.5/100

Head To Head
Joe Clarke

8

Chris Lynn

8.5

Alex Ross

7

Tom Rogers

7

Marcus Stoinis

8

Matthew Short
C

9

Jamie Overton
VC

9

Tom Curran

7

Peter Siddle

8

Lloyd Pope

7.5

Luke Wood

8.5

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