SIX vs STR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match? BBL 2020-21, Match 11

Both Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers have had similar starts in the 2020-21 edition of the Big Bash League. They started with a loss, but then came back to win their respective second games in the tournament.

The Sixers, led by Daniel Hughes, thrashed the Melbourne Renegades by 145 runs, bowling the opposition out for 60. In the meantime, Jason Holder has joined them for the next game. The Sixers will be high on confidence ahead of their clash against the Strikers on Monday, December 20 at the Bellerive Oval.

The Strikers couldn’t get over the line against Hobart Hurricanes but beat the same opponent in the reverse contest at the Aurora Stadium in Launceston. For the next encounter, they have left out Ryan Gibson and have roped in Harry Conway and Liam Scott.

Pitch and Conditions

The pitch at the Bellerive Oval has been an excellent one for batting thus far. The team, batting first has to score over 170 to give the opponent a run for their money. Both team’s batting is in decent enough to go over the average first innings score.

The playing conditions will be cloudy with around 45 per cent chances of rain. The temperature will be around 15 degrees Celsius mark. There could be rain delays.

Average first-innings score

169 (5 unaffected matches in BBL 2020-21)

Record of the chasing teams

Won – 2; Lost – 3

Playing Combinations for SIX vs STR

Sydney Sixers

Josh Phillippe (WK), Jack Edwards, James Vince, Daniel Hughes (C), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Carlos Brathwaite, Ben Dwarshuis, Steve O’Keefe, Ben Manenti, Gurinder Sandhu/Jason Holder

Bench– Lloyd Pope, Thomas Rogers, Justin Avendano, Nicholas Bertus, Lawrence Neil-Smith, Gurinder Sandhu/Jason Holder

Adelaide Strikers

Phillip Salt, Jake Weatherald, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (C and WK), Jonathan Wells, Cameron Valente, Rashid Khan, Daniel Worrall, Peter Siddle, Wes Agar, Danny Briggs

Bench– Matthew Short, Liam Scott, Harry Conway

Probable Top Performers for SIX vs STR

Josh Philippe– Sydney Sixers

Josh Phillipe was a tad scratchy to start his knock against the Renegades. But once he got the measure of the conditions, he flexed his muscles. He went on to score 95 runs, though he missed out on becoming the first Sixers’ batter to get a BBL century.

The youngster played at a strike-rate of 160 and got out in the death overs. The right-hander will be looking for another knock of substance.

Alex Carey– Adelaide Strikers

Alex Carey didn’t play the first game and the Strikers missed his services big time in the middle order. The southpaw played the previous game and showed exactly why he’s deemed as one of the best for them.

He played at a strike-rate of 137.50 and notched 55 runs in a tense run-chase. He started in a cautious way, but when he got his eyes in, he was unstoppable. The Sixers need to be wary of him.

Broadcast Details

Match timings – 11:10 AM local time, 05:40 AM IST

TV – Sony Ten Network

Live Streaming – Sony LIV

The prediction is for the team, batting first to win the match.

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.