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As the Big Bash League 2021-22 draws to a close, a battle for fifth place in the points standings is expected between Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars. Adelaide Strikers are set to put up a strong fight against Melbourne Stars, with only one place available for qualifying for the second stage of the tournament.
The two teams are set to face off at the Adelaide Cricket Ground on December 15, Saturday. The match was originally scheduled for January, but had to be postponed due to the Covid-19 scare in both camps.
Adelaide Strikers
With 20 points, the Adelaide Strikers are currently in fifth place in the rankings.
They’ve won four league games and have lost as many as eight.
The Strikers are on a two-match winning streak and will look to keep it going on Saturday.
The team stunned the table-toppers Perth Scorchers by six wickets in their most recent match.
Melbourne Stars
Melbourne Stars are in second place in the points table, one point behind Adelaide Strikers.
Stars have 18 points after five victories and six losses.
Melbourne also won their most recent match, defeating Melbourne Renegades by six wickets.
In their most recent BBL 11 match, the Stars defeated the Strikers by five wickets.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Adelaide Oval can readily be described as a batter’s fantasy pitch. Regardless of the format, the surface has runs written all over it. Because the match is played at the Adelaide Oval, fans can usually expect a high-scoring thriller between the Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars.
The shorter boundaries on both sides will aid the hitters in putting up a large score, adding to the bowlers’ anguish. The deck, on the other hand, has plenty to offer seamen as well. To create an impact in the match, bowlers must have their length and line right. In the middle of an over, the spinners can enter the game. They can make a difference in the game by taking advantage of the turn on offer.
On Saturday, the Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars are expected to play a full game of cricket with little interruption from the weather. Rain has a ten percent possibility of disrupting the game at any one time.
Weather Forecast
The temperature will be approximately 27°C, with a wind speed of 21 km/h and a humidity level of around 54%. The players can also anticipate the presence of clouds, as the forecast for Saturday is for partly cloudy weather.
The Adelaide Strikers have a better record versus the Melbourne Stars than any other team in the Big Bash League’s history. Strikers have won seven games, while Stars have a chance to win six. Stars overtake Strikers in terms of average runs scored.
The average for the Adelaide Strikers is 144.4, with the top and lowest totals of 187 and 68 runs, respectively. The average for Melbourne Stars is 151.3. The team’s highest and lowest runs scored against the Hurricanes are 179 and 91, respectively.
Most Runs
Marcus Stoinis has a great deal of success against the Adelaide Strikers. The batsman for the Melbourne Stars has a total of 214 runs to his credit. The all-rounder, though, will miss the Monday encounter after testing positive for coronavirus. Glenn Maxwell, who has 223 runs to his credit, is in second position.
Jonathan Wells has the most runs for Adelaide Strikers versus Melbourne Stars, with 222. Alex Carey, the Strikers’ second-highest run-scorer, is unavailable due to the Ashes 2021-22. Against the Stars, he has a 189-run total.
With eight wickets, Melbourne Stars’ James Faulkner has the most success against Adelaide Strikers. Liam Plunkett and Scott Boland, who have seven and six wickets respectively, are in second and third position, respectively.
Ben Laughlin has taken the most wickets for the Adelaide Strikers, with 11. The bowler, on the other hand, is unlikely to play on Monday. With nine wickets, they have Adam Zampa at number two.
The Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars will face off on Saturday, January 15, in a match that is expected to be exciting. Both teams will be motivated to win the game since the winning franchise will have a better chance of qualifying for the competition’s second round.
Stars made news with their excellent performance in the previous meeting between the two teams. The game was won by Melbourne by five wickets. In their allotted 20 overs, the Adelaide Strikers could only score 139 runs while batting first.
Most Wickets
With 68 runs, Jonathan Wells was the team’s lone warrior, while Haris Rauf, Qais Ahmed, and Adam Zampa each took two wickets for Melbourne Stars. Glenn Maxwell’s side easily reached the goal with five balls to spare in the second innings.
Joe Clarke, who smashed 83 runs off 58 balls in the second innings, was the star of the show. Peter Siddle, the Strikers’ captain, was the only bowler to provide some fight, picking up two crucial wickets while bowling at an economy rate of 6.5.
Melbourne has won five and lost six league games this season. In their most recent match, they defeated Melbourne Renegades by six wickets. The Adelaide Strikers, on the other hand, have won four of their 12 league games.
Match Prediction
The Strikers must have acquired a lot of confidence and momentum after defeating the Perth Scorchers by six wickets in their last encounter. The Strikers will try to keep up their good run for the rest of the season.
Both Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers will be full of confidence after victories in their previous games. When comparing the two teams, though, the Stars have a better chance of winning the match than the Strikers.
Toss Prediction
On Saturday, the coin might fall in any team’s favour. The toss can be won by either the Adelaide Strikers or the Melbourne Stars. Both teams have equal chances based on the odds.
The toss is unlikely to have a significant impact on the outcome of the game. The captain who wins the toss can choose to bat first because chasing a large total can be difficult at times.