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Adelaide Oval Pitch Report ahead of Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers BBL 2024-25

Adelaide Oval Pitch Report ahead of Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers BBL 2024-25

Ahead of the Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers match in Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25, here is the Adelaide Oval Pitch Report.

The Sydney Sixers will face the Adelaide Strikers in the BBL 2024-25 at Adelaide Oval on January 15. Both teams are coming off impressive wins and will look to maintain their momentum. The Strikers, despite a mixed season, delivered a dominant performance in their last match, defeating Brisbane Heat by 56 runs.

Skipper Matthew Short was sensational, smashing 109 off 54 balls with 10 fours and 7 sixes. Contributions from Chris Lynn (47 off 20) and Alex Ross (44 off 19) helped the Strikers post a mammoth 251/5. D’Arcy Short starred with the ball, claiming 4/15, supported by Liam Haskett and Lloyd Pope with two wickets each.

Meanwhile, the Sixers are in excellent form, boasting five wins from eight games. Steve Smith’s breathtaking 121 off 64 balls powered them to a 220-run total against Perth Scorchers, with Sean Abbott’s 4/43 ensuring a solid defense.

Adelaide Oval Pitch Report

The Adelaide Oval is a paradise for batters, offering a flat surface ideal for high-scoring matches. Recent games have seen totals as high as 251, showcasing the pitch’s batting-friendly nature. While the venue previously favored fast bowlers, that advantage has diminished over time. Spinners may find some assistance in the latter stages, but this isn’t always consistent. Bowlers have experienced mixed results in recent BBL outings here. Teams winning the toss are likely to opt for batting first, as three out of four matches this season have been won by sides setting a target, with only one successful chase recorded.

Adelaide Oval Stats in T20s

Total Matches19
Matches Won Batting First10
Matches Won Bowling First8
Average 1st Innings Score158
Average 2nd Innings Score140
Highest Total Recorded241/4 (20 Ovs) By AUS vs WI
Lowest Total Recorded66/10 (16 Ovs) By AUSW vs NZW
Highest Score Chased170/0 (16 Ovs) By ENG vs IND
Lowest Score Defended25/0 (4.1 Ovs) By ENGW vs AUSW
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