The sixth match of the Big Bash League 2024/25 will be played between Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. Both teams lost their previous matches and hope to open their account this season.

Adelaide Strikers lost their last match against Sydney Thunder by two wickets. At one point they were winning the game, but a wrong decision cost them the game.

Meanwhile, the Melbourne Stars have lost two in a row to start their campaign. They have done well in some stretches, but require a collective effort to pose a serious threat.

STR vs STA: Probable playing XI

Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (c), Jake Weatherald, Chris Lynn, D’Arcy Short, Ollie Pope (wk), Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope

Melbourne Stars: Ben Duckett, Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (c), Beau Webster, Tom Curran, Hamish McKenzie, Jonathan Merlo, Adam Milne, Brody Couch

STR vs STA: Launch Report and Weather Conditions

The average first innings score in Adelaide has been 170, with pacers capturing 61.96% of the wickets here. Expect another true batting platform, with occasional help for the speedsters. The team that wins the toss could choose to line up first, with a total of around 175 people fighting.

A temperature of around 26°C is forecast, with partly cloudy skies.

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Best Players Picked for STR vs STA Dream11 Prediction

Chris Lynn (STR):

Chris Lynn has 514 runs at an average of 39.53 and a strike rate of 152.07 in 16 innings against Melbourne Stars. He also has four fifties against them. Chris Lynn has 601 runs at an average of 35.35 and a strike rate of 147.30 in 20 innings in Adelaide. He also has five fifties here.

Jamie Overton (STR):

Jamie Overton will contribute with both bat and ball. He is a consistent performer. Jamie Overton scored 45 runs and took two wickets with the ball.

Glenn Maxwell (STA):

Glenn Maxwell has 313 runs at an average of 28.45 and a strike rate of 154.95 in 12 innings against Adelaide Strikers. He also has 7 wickets against them. Glenn Maxwell has 454 runs at an average of 41.27 and a strike rate of 173.94 in 13 innings in Adelaide. He also has 5 wickets here.

Top Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks for STR vs STA Dream11 Prediction

Short Matthew (STR):

Matthew Short is among the most popular captaincy options for this game. He will contribute with both the bat and the ball. Matthew Short has 1041 runs at an average of 38.55 and a strike rate of 146.82 in 31 innings for Adelaide. He also has 8 wickets here.

Marco Stoinis (STA):

Marcus Stoinis has 371 runs at an average of 37.10 and a strike rate of 133.93 in 11 innings against Adelaide Strikers. He also has 4 wickets against them. Marcus Stoinis has 312 runs at an average of 39 and a strike rate of 150.72 in nine innings in Adelaide. It also has 4 wickets here.

Tom Curran (STA):

Tom Curran will also contribute with bat and ball. He is a constant player in the league. Tom Curran has 6 wickets at an average of 22.83 and a strike rate of 15.66 in four innings against Adelaide Strikers. He also has a four-wicket haul against them.

STR vs STA player to avoid

Jonathan Merlo (STA):

Jonathan Merlo may not be as effective and can be avoided in this game.

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STR vs STA Dream11 Prediction

The Adelaide Strikers are a tough team to beat at home. However, Melbourne Stars will be stronger than the previous two games due to two quality additions. Eventually it will come down to which team bats better, but the Strikers will have home field advantage and should win the game.

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