STR vs THU Dream11 Prediction for Today's Legends BBL 2023 Match 8, Playing XI, and Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

The Adelaide Strikers (STR) are set to play their first match in the 2023-24 Big Bash League (BBL) season after their opener against Brisbane Heat (HEA) was washed out. Matt Short leads the team, featuring new additions D’Arcy Short and Jamie Overton, as star Rashid Khan is unavailable due to injury. The Strikers aim for a fresh start after a disappointing previous season. Sydney Thunder (THU) seeks redemption after a dismal 15-all-out performance against the Strikers last season. Despite a shaky start this season, they rely on top-order batsman Alex Hales, who needs to deliver for the Thunder to enhance their chances of victory.

STR vs THU: Match Details

Match: Adelaide Strikers (STR) vs Sydney Thunder (THU), 8th Match, BBL 2023-24

Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Date & Time: 19th December, 1:45 PM IST

Live Streaming Details: Disney Plus Hotstar and Star Sports Network

STR vs THU: Pitch Report

Anticipate a cool and predominantly clear evening in Adelaide, with a forecast suggesting favourable conditions for batting on a true surface. The average first innings score in seven matches during the previous year's BBL stood at 171, indicating the pitch's propensity for supporting batsmen. Recognized as one of the best batting pitches in Australia, it has seen the team batting first emerge victorious on four occasions.

STR vs THU: Probable Playing XI

Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (c), D Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Jake Weatherald, Jamie Overton, Harry Nielsen (wk), Ben Manenti, Wes Agar, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce

Sydney Thunder: Alex Hales, Cameron Bancroft, Jason Sangha, Matthew Gilkes (wk), Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Chris Green (c), Nathan McAndrew,  Zaman Khan, Tanveer Sangha

STR vs THU: Full Squad

Adelaide Strikers: Wes Agar, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Travis Head, Adam Hose, Henry Hunt, Thomas Kelly, Chris Lynn, Ben Manenti, Harry Nielsen, Jamie Overton, David Payne, D’Arcy Short, Matt Short, Henry Thorton, Jake Weatherald

Sydney Thunder: Jason Sangha (c), Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, Matt Gilkes, Chris Green, Alex Hales, Liam Hatcher, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner, Zaman Khan

STR vs THU: Dream11 Fantasy Picks

Grand League:

Wicketkeepers: Cameron Bancroft

Batters: Chris Lynn, Alex Hales, Jason Sangha (C), Ollie Davies

All-rounders: Matthew Short (VC), Cameron Green, D Arcy Short

Bowlers: Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Zaman Khan

Head-to-Head:

Wicketkeepers: Cameron Bancroft (C)

Batters: Chris Lynn (VC), Alex Hales, Jason Sangha, Ollie Davies

All-rounders: Matthew Short, Cameron Green, Daniel Sams

Bowlers: Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Zaman Khan