Match Details
Date: 17 January 2023
Time: 1:45 PM IST
Venue: International Sports Stadium, Coffs Harbour
Live Scores: SportsTiger App
Preview
I n the 45th match of BBL 2022-23, Sydney Sixers will be up against Adelaide Strikers. The Sixers are coming on the back of a thrilling win over Perth Scorchers. On the other hand, suffered a defeat at the hands of Brisbane Heat. It was their second consecutive loss after two back-to-back wins. In the eleven games played, the Strikers have managed to win five. Meanwhile, the Sixers have managed seven wins in the same number of games. So, with the tournament into its business end, every game becomes really important for both teams.
Pitch Report
The International Sports Stadium in Coffs Harbour has not hosted a game yet. So, not much can be said about the nature of the wicket. However, considering how other Australian wickets behave, the pitch is expected to offer a balance between the bat and the ball.
Team Analysis
Sydney Sixers
Sydney Sixers had a tough start to the tournament as they lost two games in a row but that is a talk of the past for them. The Sixers now sit comfortably at the second position in the points table with seven wins in eleven games. They are almost certain to play the second round. In their last game, the Sixers took down table-toppers, Perth Scorchers. It was a neat bowling performance from the Sixers with Sean Abbott (3/18) leading the charge and Hayden Kerr (2/31) and Daniel Christian (2/7) aiding him.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Sydney Sixers
Josh Philippe (wk), Steven Smith, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Lyon, Steve OKeefe
Adelaide Strikers
The Strikers have not been consistent in terms of their performance this season. While they have won games in patches, they have lost in the same pattern. While they made a recovery after losing four consecutive games and won two games in a row, the Strikers have lost back-to-back games and have put themselves in fix. Now, they have to win every game from here to ensure they qualify for the second round. The defeat to Brisbane Heat in their last game would sting them the most.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Adelaide Strikers
Matthew Short, Travis Head (c), Chris Lynn, Alex Carey (wk), Adam Hose, Colin de Grandhomme, Ben Manenti, Cameron Boyce, Wes Agar, Harry Conway, Peter Siddle
Match Prediction
If Sydney Sixers bat: Score- 150-160; Sixers Win
If Adelaide Strikers bat: Score- 140-150; Sixers Win
Conclusion
The Moises Henriques-led team has played some really good cricket so far this season. They also took down Perth Scorchers in their last game and thus, will be brimming with confidence. Meanwhile, Adelaide Strikers lost to Brisbane Heat. So, the Sixers are expected to continue their winning momentum and beat the Strikers.
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