SCO vs STR Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – BBL 2020-21, Match 17

Jason Roy and Liam Livingstone are expected to play this match having completed their 14-day quarantine period.

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Jason Roy and Liam Livingstone are expected to play this match having completed their 14-day quarantine period.

Match Details

The 17th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Perth Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.

This match will start at 1:45 PM IST (6:45 PM local time). It will be live Sony Sports Network and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.

Preview

Match 17 of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) season will see the Perth Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers for the first time. Both the teams will lock horns once again on December 21 at the same venue in a return fixture. The Strikers are currently at the fifth position in the points table with two wins and as many losses in four matches so far. They have nine points in their kitty and a win here will propel them into the top four.

Perth Scorcher, on the other hand, are languishing at the seventh position in the table with only two points to their name thanks to Bash Boost rule in the BBL. One of their matches was washed out due to rain while they have lost a couple of matches. The Scorchers will be keen to get off the mark in terms of wins on Monday.

SCO vs STR Weather Report for Match 17

There is no chance of rain during this match. The sun will be out and the temperature will hover around 17 Degrees Celsius during the action in the middle.


Pitch Report

This is the first match at the Adelaide Oval this season. But if the last season is concerned, the surface was a great one to bat. With this being the start of the season, another flat pitch is expected to be on offer.

Average first innings score

177 (Last three BBL 2019-20 matches)

Record of the Chasing teams

Won – 0; Lost – 3

Injury & Availability News

Jason Roy and Liam Livingstone are expected to play this match having completed their 14-day quarantine period.

Rashid Khan is uncertain for this game. But he is the part of squad and will undergo fitness test ahead of the game.

SCO vs STR Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Perth Scorchers

Jason Roy, Colin Munro, Liam Livingstone, Josh Inglis (WK), Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner (C), Cameron Bancroft/Aaron Hardie, Andrew Tye, Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff, Fawad Ahmed.

Bench

Kurtis Patterson, Joel Paris, Matthew Kelly, Corey Rocchiccioli, Sam Whiteman, Cameron Bancroft/Aaron Hardie, Joe Clarke.

  

Adelaide Strikers

Jake Weatherald, Philip Salt, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (C & WK), Jonathan Wells, Matthew Short/Harry Nielsen, Rashid Khan/Liam Scott, Daniel Worrall, Danny Briggs, Peter Siddle, Wes Agar.

Bench

Liam Scott/Rashid Khan, Liam O Connor, Spencer Johnson, Cameron Valente, Harry Nielsen/Matthew Short, Harry Conway, Ryan Gibson.


SCO vs STR Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Jason Roy didn’t have a great South Africa series. But he is an explosive batsman having scored 5586 runs in 143 T20 matches in his career. His career strike-rate of 143.59 is the testament of his aggressive batting.

Liam Livingstone is also a brilliant batsman and can roll his arm if needed as well. He has played 114 matches in the shortest format amassing 2707 runs at a strike-rate of 141.43. He has also picked 42 wickets with the ball.

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Jhye Richardson has picked three wickets in as many matches so far. He has been pretty economical as well.

Peter Siddle has picked up 8 wickets including a five-wicket haul in four matches.

Alex Carey has scored 64 runs so far in only two outings at a strike-rate of 130.61 and can make an impact again.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection

Captain Options: Jason Roy, Alex Carey, Mitchell Marsh

Vice-Captain Options: Liam Livingstone, Colin Munro, Matt Renshaw

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

Keeper – Alex Carey (C)

Batsmen – Jake Weatherald, Ashton Turner, Jason Roy (VC)

All-Rounders – Liam Livingstone, Mitchell Marsh

Bowlers – Danny Briggs, Daniel Worrall, Peter Siddle, Jhye Richardson, Fawad Ahmed

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

Keeper – Alex Carey

Batsmen – Jonathan Wells, Phil Salt, Jason Roy, Colin Munro

All-Rounders – Matt Renshaw, Liam Livingstone (VC), Mitchell Marsh (C)

Bowlers – Daniel Worrall, Wes Agar, Fawad Ahmed

 


Expert Advice

Rashid Khan is uncertain to play this match as he sustained an injury in the previous game. He will take a fitness test before the match. If he is playing, you can pick him.

SCO vs STR Today’s Probable Winners

Perth Scorchers are expected to win this match.

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.

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