Dream11: STA vs STR Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing XIs and Pitch Report for Big Bash League 2024, Match 6

STA vs STR Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing XIs and Pitch Report for Big Bash League 2024, Match 6

By Ishaan Mahajan

Modified Dec 20, 2024 02:34 IST

Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers Dream11 Prediction

The sixth match of the Big Bash League 2024 will see Melbourne Stars (STA) square off against Adelaide Strikers (STR) at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Friday, December 20. Hre's all you need to know about the STA vs STR Dream11 Prediction, playing XIs, fantasy cricket tips and pitch report.

Adelaide had a poor start to the 2024 season, as they lost their last match to Sydney Thunder by two wickets. Sydney Thunder chased down a target of 182 in 19.4 overs. Melbourne, meanwhile, have lost their last two matches. They lost their last match to Brisbane Heat by eight wickets.

The two teams have played 18 head-to-head matches. Melbourne have won 10 and lost eight.

STA vs STR Match Details

The sixth match of the Big Bash League 2024 will be played on December 20 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: STA vs STR, 6th Match

Date and Time: December 20, 2024; 1:45 p.m. IST

Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Pitch Report

The pitch at Adelaide Oval is good for both batters and bowlers. The team batting first should look to bowl first and make the best use of swing in the initial overs. Fans can expect a high scoring match with wickets falling at both ends. The last T20 here between Australia and West Indies saw 448 runs scored for the loss of 13 wickets.

STA vs STR Form Guide

STA - L L

STR - L

STA vs STR Probable Playing XIs

STA

Joe Clarke is unavailable

Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Sam Harper (wk), Adam Milne, Tom Rogers, Glenn Maxwell, Beau Webster, Campbell Kellaway, Brody Couch, Hamish McKenzie

STR

Fabian Allen is unavailable.

Matt Short, Jake Weatherald, Jamie Overton, Brendan Doggett, Chris Lynn, Harry Nielsen (wk), Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope, James Bazley, Alex Ross

STA vs STR Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicketkeeper

Sam Harper

Harper is the best wicketkeeper pick. He's expected to bat in the top order. He scored 46 runs in the last match against Brisbane Heat. Harry Nielsen is another good option.

Batters

Jake Weatherald

Chris Lynn and Weatherald are the two best batter picks. Jake Weatherald is a hard hitter. He scored 40 off 19 in the last match against Sydney Thunder. Hilton Cartwright is another good option.

All-rounders

Marcus Stoinis

Stoinis and Matt Short are the best all-rounder picks. Stoinis is expected to bat in the top order and bowl. He has scored 63 runs and taken one wicket in the last two matches. Glenn Maxwell is another good option.

Bowlers

Jamie Overton

The top bowler picks are Henry Thornton and Jamie Overton. Overton took two wickets and scored 45 runs in the last match. Adam Milne is another good option.

STA vs STR match captain and vice-captain choices

Matt Short

Short is the most crucial pick from Adelaide, as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He bats in the top order and bowl a good number of overs. He has scored 1041 runs at an average of 38 and taken eight wickets in 32 matches at the venue.

Marcus Stoinis

Stoinis is one of the most crucial picks from Melbourne. He's in top form. He bats in the top order and completes his quota of overs.

Five must-picks for STA vs STR, 6th Match

Matt Short

Jamie Overton

Marcus Stoinis

Jake Weatherald

Tom Curran

Melbourne Stars 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.