The 43rd Match of Big Bash League (BBL) 2021-22 is all set to play between Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers on 10th January at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, 01:45 PM IST. Here is Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers Match Prediction.

PROBABLE PLAYING XI:

Melbourne Stars Predicted XI:

Qais Ahmad, Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Sam Elliott, Seb Gotch, Liam Hatcher, Clint Hinchcliffe, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (TBC)

Adelaide Strikers Predicted XI:

Matthew Short, Jake Weatherald, Matt Renshaw, Jonathan Wells, Henry Hunt, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielson (wk.), Rashid Khan, Wes Agar, Peter Siddle (c), Fawad Ahmed

INJURY UPDATES:

Glen Maxwell tested positive for Coronavirus. He is presently in Quarantine carrying out his recovery Process.

Note: Get the updates here if any, well before the play begins.

PREVIEW – MLS vs ADS

Melbourne Stars :

  • Stars’ are placed in 8th place in the standings with 10 points, despite winning only 3 out of 8 games.
  • They are experiencing a disappointing BBL season and the hopes to be alive in the ongoing race will be fading.
  • Qais Ahmad, Joe Burns, Cartwright, Coulter-Nile, Sam Elliott are the key players for the side.

Adelaide Strikers :

  • Strikers’ are placed in 7th place in the standings with 13 points, despite winning only 2 out of 9 games.
  • They recently defeated Hobart Hurricanes and hoping to carry the confidence to win the match.
  • Matthew Short, Hunt, Renshaw, Siddle, Rashid Khan are the key players for the side.

WEATHER AND PITCH REPORT:

The weather for the matchday is predicted to be between 28°-19°. The surface at the match venue is batting friendly, as a result, the bowler should be cautious to pitch in the accurate line & length. The team that wins the toss will look to chase on this surface.

HEAD-TO-HEAD Battle:

  • Total Matches Played: 13
  • Melbourne Stars Won: 06
  • Adelaide Strikers Won: 07
  • No Result: 0
  • Tie: 0

Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers, MATCH PREDICTION – WHO WILL WIN THIS GAME?

Melbourne Stars camp was hit by a COVID outbreak, as a result, the fixtures were postponed, and now will be able to see them in action again. On the other flip side, Strikers sit with a gap of 3 points with Stars in the standings and will be hoping to climb up the points ladder. Adelaide Strikers will be the favorites to win the match.

**DISCLAIMER: Please note that our Match predictions are based on our analysis and they do not guarantee positive results**