Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers, BBL T20 2022, Today Match Prediction 17 January 2023

sys vs ads Match Prediction & Analysis

BBL league phase is heating up with teams fighting hard for the top 4 places in the table with last few matches only remaining. Sydney Sixers are in second position in the points table and are in a 3 match winning streak. Sydney Sixers are in great rhythm and will look to continue their winning form in this match too. Adelaide Strikers on the other hand are in the fourth place in the points table and they lost their last 2 matches on a trot. Adelaide Strikers need to win this match to bring their campaign back on track.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Sydney Sixers Preview

Sydney Sixers posted a score of 151/5 in 20 overs in their last game. Josh Phillipe (54 runs) and Steven Smith (36 runs) set the tone of their innings with their 52-run opening partnership. Kurtis Patterson (23 runs) and Jordan Silk (17 runs) played some good cameos to keep the scoreboard moving and took their team to a competitive score.

Their bowlers had a good day as they restricted the opposition to 145/7 in their 20 overs. Hayden Kerr (2/31) and Dan Christian (2/7) picked up 2 wickets each and never allowed any momentum to the opposition. Sean Abbott was their pick of their bowlers with figures of 4-0-18-3. 

Key players: Josh Phillipe, Dan Christian, Hayden Kerr 

Sydney Sixers Predicted Playing XI:

Josh Phillipe, Steven Smith, Kurtis Patterson, Jordan Silk, Dan Christian, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Moises Henriques, Ben Dwarsius, Nathan Lyon, Steve O Keefe

Sydney Sixers Actual Playing XI:

Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Steve O'Keefe, Ben Dwarshuis, Daniel Christian, Moises Henriques, Steven Smith, Jordan Silk, Josh Philippe, Kurtis Patterson, Sean Abbott

Adelaide Strikers Preview

Adelaide Strikers failed to chase 155 runs in their 20 overs. Mathew Short took on the attacking route in the match scored 39 runs off 30 balls with 3 boundaries and a six. Chris Lynn (22 runs), Colin De GrandHomme (21 runs) and Adam Hose (19 runs) playing cameos at the other end to keep the scoreboard moving but failed to take them across the line. Their batters failed to chase the target and lost by 17 runs.

Their bowlers bowled the opposition to just 154 runs in their 19.3 overs. Pacers Harry Conway (3/36), Wes Agar (2/27), and Peter Siddle (2/24) took 7 wickets between them in the match. Cameron Boyce chipped in with crucial 2 wickets in the middle overs with figures of 2/27 in the match.

Key players: Mathew Short, Wes Agar, Adam Hose

Adelaide Strikers Predicted Playing XI:

Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Mathew Short, Travis Head, Colin De GrandHomme, Harry Conway, Wes Agar, Peter Siddle, Alex Carey, Ben Manenti, Cameron Boyce 

Adelaide Strikers Actual Playing XI:

Harry Conway, Travis Head, Adam Hose, Thomas Kelly, Matt Short, Wes Agar, Alex Carey, Colin de Grandhomme, Henry Thornton, Benjamin Manenti, Cameron Boyce

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Coffs Harbour is one of the placid pitches where the ball will fly off the bat. Bowlers will need execute their plans to perfection in this match. Coffs Harbour will have bright and sunny weather with no weather interruptions expected.

Venue Details

Coffs Harbour is the home venue for the Sixers and they will hope to take advantage of the conditions on offer. We expect the average scores to be around 180-190 runs in the match.

Toss: To Bowl

Chasing teams has a good win loss record in the league games recently. And both captains will look to continue the trend in this match too owing to the batting friendly surface.