THU vs STR Dream11 Prediction, BBL 2024-25, Match 3: Sydney vs Adelaide playing XI, fantasy team today's and squads

Match Preview 

Sydney Thunder (THU) will take on Adelaide Strikers (STR) in the third game of the ongoing Big Bash League 2024-25. Canberra’s Manuka Oval will host this game on December 17, at 1:15 PM (IST). It will be the campaign opener for both teams in the 14th edition of the tournament. 

Thunder are coming off a dismal run of form in the tournament’s previous edition; they faced four consecutive defeats followed by an abandoned game against Melbourne Renegades (REN) in the last five league games of their campaign in the tournament. They will aim to start their campaign in the 2024-25 edition on a winning note with success in their campaign opener against the Strikers.

On the contrary, the Strikers (STR) enjoyed a decent run of form in the last edition; they registered four consecutive wins followed by getting knocked out with a defeat in the ‘challenger’ game against Brisbane Heat. They will also be eyeing start their campaign with a taste of success in their first match.

Match Details:

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THU vs STR Head-to-Head in the Last 5 games 

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THU vs STR Pitch Report

The surface at the Manuka Oval in Canberra is expected to provide a level playing field for both batters and bowlers with a balanced nature. However, it will be slightly inclined towards the batters in the first half of the game. The average score at this deck in the last five games has been 151 runs while the overall average score is 146. So, it would be a wise move to bat first for the toss-winning skipper to defend the target under bowling-friendly conditions. 
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Dream 11: Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers Predicted XI 

Sydney Thunder(THU): 

M Gilkes (wk), Sam Billings, CT Bancroft, Nic Maddinson, David Warner (C), Jason Sangha, DR Sams, N McAndrew, WA Agar, Liam Hatcher, and Tanveer Sangha. 

Adelaide Strikers (STR):

AI Ross, J Weatherald, CA Lynn, DJM Short, J Overton, James Bazley, MW Short (C), Brendan Doggett, L Pope, HJ Nielsen (wk), and Thomas Kelly. 
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Dream11 Top Picks for Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers

Mathew Short:

The Strikers’ batter Matthew Short was one of the leading run-scorers for his side in the tournament’s last edition, scoring 541 runs. He can be selected as one of the ‘top picks’ in this game’s dream11 team.

Cameron Bancroft:

Thunder’s wicketkeeper-batter Cameron Bancroft played some crucial knocks with the bat for his team in the 13th edition of the Big Bash League. He can also be added to the fantasy team’s ‘top picks’ list.

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Dream 11 Budget Picks for THU vs STR

Jamie Overton:

STR’s Jamie Overton was one of the top wicket-takers for his side in the previous edition; he bagged 16 wickets in the tournament. Overton could pose some serious threat to the opponent batters while bowling with the new ball.

Daniel Sams:

Sydney Thunder’s Daniel Sams picked 12 wickets with the ball in the 2023-24 edition of the tournament. He can also be added as a ‘budget pick’ in the dream11 team for this game. 
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Dream11 Players to avoid for Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers

James Bazley:

STR’s all-rounder James Bazley has failed miserably in his last five T20 appearances, picking only 1 wicket with the ball, and scoring just 17 runs with the bat. It is advisable to avoid him while picking the dream11 team for this game.

Jordan Buckingham:

Strikers’ bowler Jordan Buckingham has failed to live up to his team’s expectations in the last couple of T20 appearances. He can also be ignored from this game’s dream11 team.

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Suggested playing No. 1 for THU vs STR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket

H Nielson, M Gilkes, David Warner (C), Chris Lynn, J Weatherald, Matthew Short (VC), Daniel Sams, D’Arcy Short, Lockie Ferguson, B Doggett, and Tanveer Sangha. 
 
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Suggested playing No. 2 for THU vs STR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket

Cameron Bancroft, H Nielson, M Gilkes, David Warner, Chris Lynn, J Weatherald, Matthew Short, Daniel Sams (VC), Lockie Ferguson (C), B Doggett, and Wes Agar.