Sydney Thunder will be up against Adelaide Strikers in the 37th match of the Big Bash League, 2023/24. The match will be played at the Manuka Oval, Canberra on 14th January at 01:45 PM IST.
THU vs STR (Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers), Match 37 - Match Information
Match: Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers, Match 37
Date: 14th January, 2024
Time: 01:45 PM IST
Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
THU vs STR (Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers), Match 37 Preview
Sydney Thunder have played 8 matches in the series and they are currently ranked eighth on the points table, while Adelaide Strikers have also played 8 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table.
Big Bash League, 2023/24 Points Table
The points table of Big Bash League, 2023/24. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEA | 10 | 7 | 1 | 16 | +0.972 |
| SCO | 9 | 6 | 2 | 13 | +0.837 |
| SIX | 9 | 5 | 2 | 12 | +0.356 |
| STR | 9 | 4 | 4 | 9 | +0.145 |
| STA | 9 | 4 | 5 | 8 | -1.138 |
| HUR | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | -0.344 |
| REN | 9 | 2 | 6 | 5 | -0.289 |
| THU | 8 | 1 | 6 | 3 | -0.507 |
In their previous encounter in this series, Matthew Short was the Man of the Match and Cameron Bancroft scored the highest fantasy points for Sydney Thunder with 96 match fantasy points while Matthew Short topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Adelaide Strikers with 160 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Sydney Thunder against Sydney Sixers, Sydney Sixers beat Sydney Thunder by 19 runs. The top fantasy player for Sydney Thunder was Nathan McAndrew who scored 84 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Hobart Hurricanes, Adelaide Strikers beat Hobart Hurricanes by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Adelaide Strikers was Jake Weatherald who scored 117 fantasy points.
THU vs STR, Manuka Oval, Canberra Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Manuka Oval, Canberra is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 154 runs. The team winning the toss should look to bowl first as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the chasing side.
Weather Report for Manuka Oval, Canberra
The temperature will hover around 16°C and humidity is expected to be around 86%. Winds at a speed of 4.52 m/s are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
THU vs STR, Head-to-Head
In the 22 matches played between these 2 teams, the bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
THU vs STR Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 0 | 0 | 27, 0, 13, 36, 43 | - |
| Cameron Bancroft | 5 | 183 | 36.6 | 0 | 0 | 12, 21, 46, 30, 74 | - |
| Chris Lynn | 5 | 253 | 50.6 | 0 | 0 | 37, 50, 27, 83, 56 | - |
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Tom Kohler-Cadmore can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Tom Kohler-Cadmore has scored 119 runs at an average of 23.8 per match.
- Cameron Timothy Bancroft
Cameron Bancroft is a wicket-keeper with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 12, 21, 46, 30 and 74 runs averaging 36.6 per match.
- Christopher Austin Lynn
Chris Lynn is a batter with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. Chris Lynn is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 253 runs averaging 50.6 per match.
THU vs STR Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Thornton | 4 | 2 | 0.4 | 5 | 1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 | 2, 0, 1, 2, 0 |
| Gurinder Sandhu | 3 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0.2 | 2, 0, 13, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| David Payne | 4 | 8 | 1.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 8 | 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
- Henry Thomas Raphael York Thornton
Henry Thornton can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Henry Thornton bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 2, 0, 1, 2 and 0 wickets at an average of 1. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0, 5, 0 and 1 wickets in recent matches.
- Gurinder Singh Sandhu
Gurinder Sandhu can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Gurinder Sandhu has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 1 wicket at an average of 0.2.
- David Alan Payne
David Payne is a bowler with an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. David Payne is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 4 matches, he has taken 0, 1, 2, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.6. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 2 and 2 wickets in recent matches.
THU vs STR Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 27 | 5.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 1, 0, 25, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 5 |
| Jamie Overton | 4 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 5, 0, 0 | 2, 3, 0, 0, 2 |
| Matthew Short | 3 | 84 | 16.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 39, 0, 45, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- Daniel Richard Sams
Daniel Sams is an all-rounder with an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Daniel Sams is a batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 27 runs averaging 5.4 per match.
- Jamie Overton
Jamie Overton is an all-rounder with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, Jamie Overton has scored 5 runs at an average of 1 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm fast and in recent matches, he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4 per match.
- Matthew William Short
Matthew Short is an all-rounder with an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Matthew Short has scored 84 runs averaging 16.8 per match.
THU vs STR Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Hales | 5 | 161 | 32.2 | 0 | 0 | 72, 3, 28, 40, 18 | - |
| Henry Thornton | 4 | 2 | 0.4 | 5 | 1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 | 2, 0, 1, 2, 0 |
| Matthew Short | 3 | 84 | 16.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 39, 0, 45, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Cameron Boyce | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 2, 1, 0, 0 |
| Nathan McAndrew | 3 | 7 | 1.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 7, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Chris Green | 3 | 42 | 8.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 9, 0, 33, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
The top point-getters for Sydney Thunder are Alex Hales with 100 match fantasy points, Nathan McAndrew with 56 match fantasy points and Chris Green with 42 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Adelaide Strikers are Henry Thornton with 64 match fantasy points, Matthew Short with 63 match fantasy points and Cameron Boyce with 60 match fantasy points.
THU vs STR Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 27 | 5.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 1, 0, 25, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 5 |
| Jamie Overton | 4 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 5, 0, 0 | 2, 3, 0, 0, 2 |
| Matthew Short | 3 | 84 | 16.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 39, 0, 45, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 0 | 0 | 27, 0, 13, 36, 43 | - |
| Henry Thornton | 4 | 2 | 0.4 | 5 | 1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 | 2, 0, 1, 2, 0 |
- Daniel Richard Sams
Daniel Sams is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Daniel Sams has scored 27 runs at an average of 5.4 per match.
- Jamie Overton
Jamie Overton is an all-rounder with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 0, 0, 5, 0 and 0 runs averaging 1 per match. Jamie Overton can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm fast and in recent matches, he has taken 2, 3, 0, 0 and 2 wickets at an average of 1.4 per match.
- Matthew William Short
Matthew Short is an all-rounder with an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 84 runs averaging 16.8 per match.
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Tom Kohler-Cadmore is a batter with an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Tom Kohler-Cadmore is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 27, 0, 13, 36 and 43 runs at an average of 23.8 per match.
- Henry Thomas Raphael York Thornton
Henry Thornton is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Henry Thornton bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 4 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 0, 5, 0 and 1 wickets in recent matches.
THU vs STR Squad Information
Adelaide Strikers (STR) Squad: Chris Lynn, David Payne, Cameron Boyce, Jamie Overton, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Matthew Short, James Bazley, Adam Hose, Henry Thornton, Henry Hunt, Wes Agar, Jake Weatherald, Brendan Doggett, D'Arcy Short, Lloyd Pope, Harry Nielsen, Benjamin Manenti, Josh Kann and Thomas Kelly.
Sydney Thunder (THU) Squad: David Warner, Alex Ross, Alex Hales, Pat Cummins, Gurinder Sandhu, Cameron Bancroft, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Chris Green, Liam Hatcher, Nathan McAndrew, Jason Sangha, Matthew Gilkes, Daniel Sams, Oliver Davies, Tanveer Sangha, Zaman Khan, William Salzmann, Liam Doddrell, Blake Nikitaras, Toby Gray and Sam Konstas.
THU vs STR Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Cameron Bancroft
Batters: Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Oliver Davies, Jason Sangha and Travis Head
All-Rounders: Jamie Overton, Matthew Short and Chris Green
Bowlers: Henry Thornton, Gurinder Sandhu and Benjamin Manenti
Captain: Benjamin Manenti
Vice-Captain: Travis Head
Photo credit: Alamy
