Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: BBL|13 Match 37:Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers - Jan 14

Here are the Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions for Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers, 37th Match, Big Bash League at Canberra, 14, January 2024, a match which Adelaide Strikers must win to have a chance of reaching the final stages.

Live Scores and Stats - Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers, 37th Match

The 37th Match of the Big Bash League will be held between Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers at Canberra on 14th January 2024. The match is expected to face light rain during play.

Head to Head

In their recent head-to-head encounters in the T20 format, Adelaide Strikers have had the upper hand over Sydney Thunder. The Strikers have won 4 out of their last 5 matches against the Thunder, with their most recent victory being by 6 wickets with 2 balls remaining.

Run Getters

When it comes to the highest run scorers in the last few years, Alex Hales leads the Sydney Thunder squad with 2288 runs in 87 matches, followed by Tom Kohler-Cadmore with 1582 runs in 64 matches. David Warner and Daniel Sams have also been consistent contributors to the team's batting lineup.

Among the Adelaide Strikers squad, Chris Lynn has been their top run scorer with 1700 runs in 47 matches, closely followed by Adam Hose with 1696 runs in 67 matches. Matthew Short and Jamie Overton have also made significant contributions with the bat for the Strikers this season.

Wicket Takers

In terms of bowling, Daniel Sams has been the leading wicket-taker for the Sydney Thunder in the last 2 years, with 113 wickets in 60 matches. Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, and Gurinder Sandhu have also been effective in taking wickets for the Thunder. \n\nFor the Adelaide Strikers, David Payne has been their most successful bowler with 71 wickets in 38 matches. Henry Thornton, Wes Agar, and Jamie Overton have also been key contributors in the team's bowling attack.

Recent Form

Adelaide Strikers are currently placed at the 4th position on the points table with 4 wins to their credit.

The top run scorer for Adelaide Strikers in the competition is Matthew Short with 435 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Adelaide Strikers in the competition is Jamie Overton with 13 scalps under his belt.

Adelaide Strikers have won their previous match against Hobart Hurricanes by 8 wickets.

Sydney Thunder are currently placed at the bottom most position on points table with 1 win to their credit.

The top run scorer for Sydney Thunder in the competition is Cameron Bancroft with 216 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Sydney Thunder in the competition is Daniel Sams with 12 scalps under his belt.

Sydney Thunder have lost their previous match against Sydney Sixers by 19 runs.

 Venue Stats

Looking at the historical venue stats in the last 2 years for the T20 format, the average first innings score at Canberra is 135 runs, with the highest first innings score being 178 runs. In the second innings, the average score is 131 runs, with the highest second innings score being 170 runs.

 Win Prediction

Considering the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, our win predictor gives Sydney Thunder a 52 percent chance of winning the match.

Squads

Sydney Thunder- Chris Green (c), Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davies, Liam Doddrell, Matthew Gilkes, Alex Hales, Liam Hatcher, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras, Alex Ross, William Salzmann, Daniel Sams, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha, Gurinder Sandhu, David Warner

Adelaide Strikers- Wes Agar, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Travis Head, Adam Hose, Henry Hunt, Thomas Kelly, Chris Lynn, Ben Manenti, Harry Nielsen, Jamie Overton, David Payne, Lloyd Pope, Matthew Short, D'Arcy Short, Henry Thornton, Jake Weatherald

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Adelaide Strikers 

Who will win? – Adelaide Strikers 

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Matthew Short, Adelaide Strikers; Alex Hales, Sydney Thunder

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Jamie Overton, Adelaide Strikers; Chris Green,  Sydney Thunder

Most Sixes – Chris Lynn, Adelaide Strikers; Alex Hales, Sydney Thunder

Player of the Match – Matt Short, Adelaide Strikers 

Team Scores Batting first – Adelaide Strikers 160+,  Sydney Thunder 150+

Match Handicap – Adelaide Strikers 

NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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