BBL 2024-25 - Adelaide Strikers Playing XI & Key Players

Updated At: 2024/12/10

The T20 Cricket League season is about to get more exciting with the beginning of a new season of the Big Bash League. Big Bash League 2024-25 will begin with the first fixture between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars on 15th December at the Perth Stadium.

This year is expected to be more thrilling as all the franchises come with some minor changes in their squad for the new season. Adelaide Strikers will be in the spotlight again for the new season. The Strikers will play their first fixture on 17th December against Sydney Thunder at Manuka Oval, Canberra.

Adelaide Strikers have won the BBL trophy once in 2017-18 and have reached twice in the semi-final game. The Strikers have not made much of an impact in the league but every year they come out as one of the strong opposition. The cricket betting sites will have the best odds for the Adelaide Strikers for BBL 2024-25.

Every year the Strikers have a solid combination of players with some of the best cricketers from Australia and across the globe. In the previous edition of the league, Adelaide Strikers finished 4th at the league stage with 5 wins and 4 losses. Their net run rate stood at +0.331.

Adelaide Strikers reached the playoff stage and defeated Perth Scorchers in the first playoff. However, the Strikers were eliminated after witnessing a defeat in the 2nd playoff against Brisbane Heat, who eventually clinched the title.

As the new season goes on the floor, Adelaide Strikers will be hopeful to perform exceptionally well and reach the finals of the league. Check out all the match predictions of Adelaide Strikers for BBL 2024-25.

BBL 2024-25 - Squad of Adelaide Strikers

S.No	Name	Nationality	Bowling style	Notes
1	Travis Head	Australia	Left-handed	Right-arm off break
2	Henry Hunt	Australia	Right-handed	—
3	Thomas Kelly	Australia	Right-handed	—
4	Chris Lynn	Australia	Right-handed	Slow left arm orthodox
5	Alex Ross	Australia	Right-handed	Right-arm off break
6	Jake Weatherald	Australia	Left-handed	Right-arm leg break
7	Fabian Allen	West Indies	Right-handed	Left-arm Orthodox
8	James Bazley	Australia	Right-handed	Right-arm medium-fast
9	Jamie Overton	England	Right-handed	Right-arm fast
10	D'Arcy Short	Australia	Left-handed	Left-arm leg spin
11	Matthew Short	Australia	Right-handed	Right-arm off break
12	Alex Carey	Australia	Left-handed	—
13	Harry Nielsen	Australia	Left-handed	Right-arm off break
14	Ollie Pope	England	Right-handed	—
15	Cameron Boyce	Australia	Right-handed	Right-arm leg break
16	Ben Manenti	Italy	Right-handed	Right-arm off break
17	Lloyd Pope	Australia	Right-handed	Right-arm leg break
18	Jordan Buckingham	Australia	Left-handed	Right-arm fast-medium
19	Brendan Doggett	Australia	Right-handed	Right-arm medium-fast
20	Henry Thornton	Australia	Right-handed	Right-arm fast-medium

Adelaide Strikers - Probable Playing XI

Matthew Short (c), Fabian Allen, Cameron Boyce, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Travis Head, Chris Lynn, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Alex Ross, D’Arcy Short, Jake Weatherald

BBL 2024-25 - Key Players for Adelaide Strikers

1) Matthew Short

The skipper of Adelaide Strikers will be the biggest advantage for the team in the upcoming season of BBL. Matthew Short was the leading run-scorer in the previous edition of the Big Bash League and that makes him a fear in the hearts of every bowler who is part of the league. The Strikers skipper has a huge collection of shorts in his forte and can damage the opposition with his ability to score quick runs.

BBL Stats - 2023/24	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Matthew Short	11	541	60.11	153.25

BBL Stats	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Matthew Short	78	1950	28.67	140.38

2) Travis Head

When we talk about the key players for Adelaide Strikers, we can’t miss out on the ferocious Travis Head from the list. It is not just BBL, Travis Head has become a dominating batsman in the world across all the formats. He might not be available for the Strikers for the whole season but his presence will definitely keep the opposition on the back foot. After missing out on the previous season, Travis Head will be motivated to make headlines in the upcoming season of the league.

BBL Stats	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Travis Head	57	1394	27.88	130.40

3) Cameron Boyce

Cameron Boyce will be the key bowler for the Strikers in the upcoming season. Adelaide Strikers have a major void when it comes to their bowling and hence the team will be dependent on Cameron Boyce for a good performance.

BBL Stats - 2023/24	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Cameron Boyce	11	14	20.92	6.92

BBL Stats	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Cameron Boyce	97	108	23.70	7.46

Adelaide Strikers - Result summary v. opponent

Opposition	Matches Played	W	L	Win%
Brisbane Heat	19	9	10	47.36%
Hobart Hurricanes	23	14	8	63.63%
Melbourne Renegades	19	11	8	57.89%
Melbourne Stars	18	8	10	44.44%
Perth Scorchers	25	12	13	48.00%
Sydney Sixers	20	7	13	35.00%
Sydney Thunder	23	12	9	57.14%