Adelaide Strikers (STR) will take on Perth Scorchers (SCO) in the 27th game of the Big Bash League, 2023/24 at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide on 5th January at 01:45 PM IST.

STR vs SCO (Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers), Match 27 - Match Information

Match: Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers, Match 27
Date: 5th January, 2024
Time: 01:45 PM IST
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

STR vs SCO (Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers), Match 27 Preview

Adelaide Strikers have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table, while Perth Scorchers have also played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table.

Big Bash League, 2023/24 Points Table

The points table of Big Bash League, 2023/24. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
HEA 6 4 0 10 +1.943
SIX 6 3 1 8 +0.167
STA 7 4 3 8 -1.140
SCO 4 3 0 7 +1.707
HUR 5 2 3 4 -0.235
STR 5 1 3 3 -0.278
THU 6 1 4 3 -0.421
REN 7 1 5 3 -0.505

Both teams last played against each other in Match 48 of the Big Bash League, 2022/23 where Cameron Boyce scored the highest fantasy points for Adelaide Strikers with 63 match fantasy points while David Payne topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Perth Scorchers with 101 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by Adelaide Strikers against Melbourne Stars, Melbourne Stars beat Adelaide Strikers by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Adelaide Strikers was Chris Lynn who scored 119 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Melbourne Renegades, Perth Scorchers beat Melbourne Renegades by 13 runs. The top fantasy player for Perth Scorchers was Josh Inglis who scored 97 fantasy points.

STR vs SCO, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 157 runs. The pitch at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.

Weather Report for Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

The temperature will hover around 24°C and humidity is expected to be around 47%. 4.83 m/s winds are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The pacers have taken 75% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. 

STR vs SCO, Head-to-Head

In the 22 matches played between these 2 teams, the bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

STR vs SCO Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Chris Lynn 5 190 38 0 0 83, 56, 37, 14, 0 -
Josh Inglis 5 203 40.6 0 0 64, 17, 10, 2, 110 -
Zak Crawley 5 82 16.4 0 0 1, 65, 2, 2, 12 -
  1. Christopher Austin Lynn

    Chris Lynn can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Chris Lynn has scored 83, 56, 37, 14 and 0 runs at an average of 38 per match.

  2. Joshua Patrick Inglis

    Josh Inglis can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Josh Inglis has scored 203 runs at an average of 40.6 per match.

  3. Zak Crawley

    Zak Crawley is a batter with an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 1, 65, 2, 2 and 12 runs at an average of 16.4 per match.

STR vs SCO Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Jhye Richardson 4 2 0.4 3 0.6 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 0, 1, 0, 2, 0
Jason Behrendorff 4 0 0 10 2 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 1, 4, 3, 2
Jamie Overton 3 48 9.6 4 0.8 19, 0, 29, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 1, 3
  1. Jhye Avon Richardson

    Jhye Richardson can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Jhye Richardson has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6. Jhye Richardson has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 3, 3 and 0 wickets in recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue as in the last 4 matches this player played here, he has taken 7 wickets.

  2. Jason Paul Behrendorff

    Jason Behrendorff is a bowler with an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Jason Behrendorff bowls left-arm fast-medium and in the last 4 matches, he has taken 0, 1, 4, 3 and 2 wickets at an average of 2.

  3. Jamie Overton

    Jamie Overton is a bowler with an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, Jamie Overton has taken 0, 0, 0, 1 and 3 wickets at an average of 0.8.

STR vs SCO Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Aaron Hardie 3 162 32.4 1 0.2 57, 0, 85, 0, 20 0, 0, 0, 1, 0
Matthew Short 3 64 12.8 2 0.4 56, 0, 0, 8, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 2
Cooper Connolly 3 25 5 1 0.2 0, 0, 5, 0, 20 0, 0, 0, 1, 0
  1. Aaron Mark Hardie

    Aaron Hardie is an all-rounder with an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 57, 0, 85, 0 and 20 runs averaging 32.4 per match.

  2. Matthew William Short

    Matthew Short is an all-rounder with an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Matthew Short is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 56, 0, 0, 8 and 0 runs averaging 12.8 per match.

  3. Cooper Connolly

    Cooper Connolly can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. Cooper Connolly is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 25 runs at an average of 5 per match.

STR vs SCO Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Chris Lynn 5 190 38 0 0 83, 56, 37, 14, 0 -
Josh Inglis 5 203 40.6 0 0 64, 17, 10, 2, 110 -
Aaron Hardie 3 162 32.4 1 0.2 57, 0, 85, 0, 20 0, 0, 0, 1, 0
Matthew Short 3 64 12.8 2 0.4 56, 0, 0, 8, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 2
Andrew Tye 4 1 0.2 5 1 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 0, 2, 2, 1, 0
D'Arcy Short 4 148 29.6 0 0 25, 54, 0, 3, 66 0, 0, 0, 0, 0

The top point-getters for Adelaide Strikers are Chris Lynn with 119 match fantasy points, Matthew Short with 84 match fantasy points and D'Arcy Short with 44 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for Perth Scorchers are Josh Inglis with 97 match fantasy points, Aaron Hardie with 88 match fantasy points and Andrew Tye with 76 match fantasy points.

STR vs SCO Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Aaron Hardie 3 162 32.4 1 0.2 57, 0, 85, 0, 20 0, 0, 0, 1, 0
Jhye Richardson 4 2 0.4 3 0.6 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 0, 1, 0, 2, 0
Chris Lynn 5 190 38 0 0 83, 56, 37, 14, 0 -
Matthew Short 3 64 12.8 2 0.4 56, 0, 0, 8, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 2
Cooper Connolly 3 25 5 1 0.2 0, 0, 5, 0, 20 0, 0, 0, 1, 0
  1. Aaron Mark Hardie

    Aaron Hardie is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. Aaron Hardie is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 162 runs averaging 32.4 per match.

  2. Jhye Avon Richardson

    Jhye Richardson can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. Jhye Richardson is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 3, 3 and 0 wickets in recent matches. Jhye Richardson has bowled well at this venue as in the last 4 matches he played here, he has taken 1, 0, 3, 3 and 0 wickets.

  3. Christopher Austin Lynn

    Chris Lynn is a batter with an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Chris Lynn has scored 190 runs averaging 38 per match.

  4. Matthew William Short

    Matthew Short is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, Matthew Short has scored 56, 0, 0, 8 and 0 runs averaging 12.8 per match.

  5. Cooper Connolly

    Cooper Connolly can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Cooper Connolly has scored 0, 0, 5, 0 and 20 runs averaging 5 per match.

STR vs SCO Squad Information

Adelaide Strikers (STR) Squad: Chris Lynn, David Payne, Cameron Boyce, Jamie Overton, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Matthew Short, James Bazley, Adam Hose, Henry Thornton, Henry Hunt, Wes Agar, Jake Weatherald, Brendan Doggett, D'Arcy Short, Harry Nielsen, Benjamin Manenti, Josh Kann and Thomas Kelly.

Perth Scorchers (SCO) Squad: Laurie Evans, Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Gannon, Sam Whiteman, Jason Behrendorff, Ashton Agar, Matthew Kelly, Andrew Tye, Stephen Eskinazi, Jhye Richardson, Josh Inglis, Zak Crawley, Aaron Hardie, Lance Morris, Nick Hobson, Cooper Connolly, Hamish McKenzie and Liam Haskett.

STR vs SCO Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Josh Inglis and Alex Carey

Batters: Chris Lynn and Jake Weatherald

All-Rounders: Aaron Hardie, Matthew Short, Cooper Connolly, James Bazley and Ashton Agar

Bowlers: Jhye Richardson and Wes Agar

Captain: Matthew Short

Vice-Captain: Jhye Richardson

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