STR vs THU Dream11 Fantasy Predictions: Playing 11, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Head-to-Head, Best Picks, Match Updates – BBL 2020-21

STR vs THU Dream11 Fantasy Predictions: The 53rd match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 season will be played between Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide on January 25.

Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers have sealed their spot in the playoffs after Perth Scorchers won their previous thriller against the Melbourne Stars by 11 runs. If Adelaide Strikers win this match, they will have gotten one leg in the playoffs while a win for the Sydney Thunder could seal their spot in the playoffs.

It will be their second face-off in the ongoing tournament, in their first meeting, Adelaide Strikers defeated the Sydney Thunder by six runs. 

This is the perfect event for the fantasy sports enthusiast to switch on. So here are the match details, pitch report, weather forecast, head to head, top picks, probable playing 11 and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the match number 53 of the Big Bash League 2020-21 between Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder on January 21.

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STR vs THU Match Details

• Match: Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder, Match 53
• Date: 25 January 2021
• Time: 1:45 PM (IST)
• Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide  

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STR vs THU Weather and Pitch Report

Weather Condition 

It will not be a suitable day for cricket on Monday as there are more than 90% chances of rainfall during the game. The temperature will hover around 25 degree Celsius. 

Pitch Report 

The pitch at the Adelaide Oval has been fairly good for the batsmen through this BBL series. The average 1st innings score from the seven matches that have taken place here so far, stands at 171. The surface has also provided considerable support to the bowlers, with most innings seeing at least 5 wickets go down. 

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Average 1st Innings Score:

The average first inning score at this venue is 172.

Record of Chasing Teams:

80% of the matches have been won by the side batting first. 

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Teams Record in Ongoing Big Bash League 2020-21: 

Adelaide Strikers

• Matches Played: 13
• Won: 7
• Lost: 6

Sydney Thunder

• Matches Played: 13
• Won: 7
• Lost: 6

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Adelaide Strikers (STR) vs Sydney Thunder (THU): Head-To-Head

• Total Matches Played:12
• Adelaide Strikers Won: 6
• Sydney Thunder Won: 6
• No Result: 0

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STR vs THU Dream11 Probable Playing 11

Predicted Playing 11 For Adelaide Strikers 

Philip Salt, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (WK), Jonathan Wells, Jake Weatherald, Travis Head (C), Michael Neser, Daniel Worrall, Peter Siddle, Danny Briggs, Wes Agar.

Predicted Playing 11 For Sydney Thunder    

Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson (c), Sam Billings (wk), Brendan Doggett, Oliver Davies, Ben Cutting, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Adam Milne.

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Top Picks For Your Fantasy Team 

Adelaide Strikers (STR)

• Alex Carey 
• Matt Renshaw
• Wes Agar

Sydney Thunder (THU)

• Usman Khawaja 
• Alex Hales 
• Tanveer Sangha 

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BBL 2020-21 STR vs THU Dream11 Fantasy Team Predictions

• Wicket-Keeper: Alex Carey, Sam Billings
• Batsmen: Usman Khawaja, Philip Salt, Alex Hales, Jake Weatherald
• All Rounders: Matt Renshaw, Ben Cutting 
• Bowlers: Wes Agar, Peter Siddle, Tanveer Sangha 

• Captain: Alex Hales
• Vice-Captain: Alex Carey 

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Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder Squads 

Adelaide Strikers Squad 

Travis Head, Wes Agar, Danny Briggs, Alex Carey, Harry Conway, Rashid Khan, Jake Lehmann, Michael Neser, Harry Nielsen, Liam O’Connor, Matt Renshaw, Phil Salt, Matt Short, Peter Siddle, Cameron Valente, Jake Weatherald, Daniel Worrall, Jon Wells, Cameron White, Daniel Worrall.

Sydney Thunder Squad 

Jonathan Cook, Ben Cutting, Oliver Davies, Brendan Doggett, Callum Ferguson (c), Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Alex Hales, Usman Khawaja, Nathan McAndrew, Arjun Nair, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha, Chris Tremain, Adam Milne

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STR vs THU Probable Winner 

Adelaide Strikers are favourites to win this game. 

STR vs THU Broadcasting & Live Streaming Details: 

• TV Channel – Sony SIX and Sony SIX HD (India), Fox Sports and Seven Network (Australia), BT Sport (UK).
• Online platforms – Sony LIV (India).

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.