After a thrilling opening encounter between the Sydney Thunder and the Melbourne Stars, the Big Bash League fans gear up for the second game between the Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Sixers. The Sydney-based franchise was the runner-up of the last edition as they lost to the dominant Perth Scorchers in the final. Whereas the Strikers had a few moments of brilliance but failed to make a deep run in the playoffs.
But before the two teams go head-to-head for the game, here look at the picture painted by numbers and statistics and who they depict could be the winner.
Toss Prediction
The Sydney Sixers have a better chance to win the toss as they have won two out of the last three tosses in Big Bash League games.
Win Possibility
The Adelaide Strikers will have a better chance to win the game as they have well a rounded squad. Yes, the Sydney Sixers are the runners-up of the last edition but they don’t have a game-changer player like Rashid Khan or Chris Lynn, who turn the game with a few moments of brilliance.
Team of the Day
As mentioned earlier, the Adelaide Strikers have a better team in comparison to the Sixers. The Strikers possess a big-hitting batting lineup along with some experience bowlers. But the Strikers’ ace against Sydney will be Rashid Khan, who can contribute with the ball and bat.
Predicted powerplay score and Average first inning total
The Adelaide Oval has always been a place where the batters have a slight advantage. The average 1st innings score is 165 in domestic T20 games. Whereas the predicted powerplay score is expected to be between 45-50.
Betting Odds
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