Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers Preview & Prediction | BBL|14 | League Stage
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If Adelaide Strikers can pick up two points against an already qualified Sydney Sixers, they will move up into fourth-place.
Date & time: Wednesday January 15th 2025: USA PT – 12:30am / USA ET – 3:30am / UK – 8:30am
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia
Weather: Cloudy with occasional sunshine and temperatures dropping below 20c.
How to watch: USA – Willow TV / UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go / Australia – Seven Network, Foxtel & Kayo Sports
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Adelaide Strikers Preview: Back in play-off contention
Adelaide Strikers were looking like potentially fading away in the battle to finish inside the play-off places, but a recent spell of two wins from their last three has put them back in with a chance. But a loss here against the Sixers could well prove the death knell to their top four hopes with Brisbane Heat a point above them and Melbourne Stars two points.
The Strikers overcame Brisbane Heat emphatically in their last game, winning by 56 runs in total which is a crushing margin. This next match represents their first encounter of the season against the Sixers.
Sydney Sixers Preview: Battle on for top two finish
Sydney Sixers have successfully secured qualification through to the play-offs once again with two league stage games left to play, having accumulated 11 points and five wins from eight. Most importantly from the Sixers’ perspective though is that they got back to winning ways last time out after a sticky patch.
Heading into their game against Perth Scorchers, Moises Henriques’ side had failed to win in their last three BBL 14 matches, picking up just a point. But Steve Smith’s incredible unbeaten 121 from 64 balls parachuted them to an unassailable first innings score of 220/3, which they defended.
Adelaide Strikers Betting Analysis
Adelaide Strikers’ success has always hinged on the form of Matt Short, who is so critical for them at the top of the order. His hundred vs Brisbane Heat set his side off on their way to victory and it would be huge for them if he put together a sustained run of big knocks at the back end of this league stage. Consider backing Short to strike 30+ runs against the Sixers.
Sydney Sixers Betting Analysis
Whilst Steve Smith will attract the most attention if available for selection, Sean Abbott remains Sydney Sixers’ ace with the ball. His four wickets were key in them restricting Perth Scorchers’ run chase and the long-time BBL star could be starting to heat up at a key point of the competition. Explore backing Abbott to accrue over 1.5 match wickets at the Adelaide Oval.
Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers Expert Prediction
Whilst Sydney Sixers still have plenty to play for as they look to secure a top two finish, this match is far more important from an Adelaide Strikers perspective. They need to win if they are to keep their play-off qualification hopes alive and that desperately should serve them well here, not to mention home conditions playing into their favour. Their batters are hot following the weekend, so back Adelaide to secure a priceless two points.
Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers Top Tip: Adelaide Strikers to win
