アデレード・ストライカーズ対シドニー・シクサーズBBL 2024-25に先立って、アデレード・オーバルのリリースレポート

The Sydney Sixers will face the Adelaide Strikers in the BBL 2024-25 at Adelaide Oval on January 15. Both teams are coming off impressive wins and will look to maintain their momentum. The Strikers, despite a mixed season, delivered a dominant performance in their last match, defeating Brisbane Heat by 56 runs.

Skipper Matthew Short was sensational, smashing 109 off 54 balls with 10 fours and 7 sixes. Contributions from Chris Lynn (47 off 20) and Alex Ross (44 off 19) helped the Strikers post a mammoth 251/5. D’Arcy Short starred with the ball, claiming 4/15, supported by Liam Haskett and Lloyd Pope with two wickets each.

Meanwhile, the Sixers are in excellent form, boasting five wins from eight games. Steve Smith’s breathtaking 121 off 64 balls powered them to a 220-run total against Perth Scorchers, with Sean Abbott’s 4/43 ensuring a solid defense.

Adelaide Oval Pitch Report

The Adelaide Oval is a paradise for batters, offering a flat surface ideal for high-scoring matches. Recent games have seen totals as high as 251, showcasing the pitch’s batting-friendly nature. While the venue previously favored fast bowlers, that advantage has diminished over time. Spinners may find some assistance in the latter stages, but this isn’t always consistent. Bowlers have experienced mixed results in recent BBL outings here. Teams winning the toss are likely to opt for batting first, as three out of four matches this season have been won by sides setting a target, with only one successful chase recorded.

Adelaide Oval Stats in T20s