Dream11: SCO vs STR Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing XIs and Pitch Report for Big Bash League 2024, Match 17

SCO vs STR Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing XIs and Pitch Report for Big Bash League 2024, Match 17

By Ishaan Mahajan

Modified Dec 31, 2024 01:13 IST

Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers Dream11 Prediction

The 17th match of the Big Bash League 2024 will see Perth Scorchers (SCO) square off against Adelaide Strikers (STR) at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Tuesday, December 31. Here's all you need to know about the SCO vs STR Dream11 Prediction, playing XIs, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and pitch report.

Adelaide have had a poor start to the 2024 season, as they have won only one of their four matches. They lost their last match to Hobart Hurricanes by 11 runs. Perth, meanwhile, have won two of their last four matches. They won their last match against Brisbane Heat by 33 runs.

The two teams have played 25 head-to-head matches. Perth have won 13, while Adelaide have been victorious in 12.

SCO vs STR Match Details

The 17th match of the Big Bash League 2024 will be played on December 31 at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide at 1:45 p.m. IST. The live score and commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

Match: SCO vs STR, 17th Match

Date and Time: 31st December 2024; 1:45 p.m. IST

Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Pitch Report

The pitch at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide is good for both batters and bowlers. The team batting first should look to bowl first and make the best use of swing in initial overs. Fans can expect a high-scoring match with wickets falling at both ends. The last T20 match played here between Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes, saw 417 runs scored for the loss of 11 wickets.

SCO vs STR Form Guide

SCO - W L L W

STR - L L W L

SCO vs STR Probable Playing XIs

SCO

No injury update

Finn Allen, Keaton Jennings, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Matthew Spoors, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Matthew Kelly, Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye

STR

No injury update

Matt Short, Jamie Overton, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope (wk), Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope, James Bazley, Alex Ross, Darcy Short, Liam Scott

SCO vs STR Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicketkeeper

Ollie Pope

Pope is the best wicketkeeper pick. He's expected to bat in the top order. He has scored 81 runs in three matches. Finn Allen is another good option.

Batters

Darcy Short

Ashton Turner and Short are the two best batter picks. Turner is a hard hitter and has scored 106 runs and taken one wicket in three matches. Chris Lynn is another good option.

All-rounders

Jamie Overton

Overton and Matt Short are the best all-rounder picks. Overton is expected to bat in the top order and also bowl. He has scored 126 runs and taken seven wickets in four matches. Cooper Connolly is another good option.

Bowlers

Jason Behrendorff

The top bowler picks are Henry Thornton and Jason Behrendorff. Behrendorff has taken seven wickets in four matches. Lloyd Pope is another good option.

SCO vs STR match captain and vice-captain choices

Matt Short

Short is the most crucial pick from the Strikers, as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He bats in the top order and also bowl a good number of overs. He has scored 83 runs and taken five wickets in four matches.

Jamie Overton

Overton is another crucial pick from the Strikers. He's in top form. He bats in the top order and completes his quota of overs. He has scored 126 runs and taken seven wickets in three matches.

Five must-picks for SCO vs STR, 17th Match

Matt Short

Jamie Overton

Cooper Connolly

Jason Behrendorff

Lloyd Pope

Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be good to be well-balanced, it's advisable to make a team accordingly. Making hard hitters or all-rounders the captain or vice-captain could be the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues.